midwest barrel company authentic kentucky bourbon/whiskey barrel (53 gallon) used genuine american oak wood barrel midwest barrel company our authentic, 53 gallon used whiskey/bourbon barrels are ideal for use as decor, furniture, rain barrel or for parts to use during your next diy project. distilleries send these 100% american oak barrels to us here at midwest barrel company, where we’ve inspected and retired them from barrel-aging. but when it comes to decor – especially when inspired by rustic and farmhouse design themes – you can’t get more genuine than a real, used whiskey or bourbon barrel! each barrel is unique and may have dirt, scratches, scuffs and other minor imperfections. some may have aged a craft stout beer, too. the barrels are great accent or decor pieces next to rustic farmhouse furniture in a home bar, kitchen, man cave, front porch or outdoor patio. barrels will have distillery markings and stamps. these barrels are 53 gallons (standard, full size), 120 pounds and have dimensions of 26x26x35. bung hole size is 2 inches.