Craft Authentic Barrel-Aged Créole Orange Rhum at Home

Experience the bold character and tropical elegance of the Caribbean with the Créole Orange Rhum Barrel Aging Kit™ — a complete home rum making and barrel aging system designed for enthusiasts who want to craft premium small-batch orange rum with authentic oak-aged complexity.

This all-in-one rum aging kit combines premium Créole Orange Rhum essence with a charred American white oak aging barrel, allowing you to create a smooth, citrus-forward, barrel-aged spiced rum at home in as little as 7–14 days.

No distilling required.
No complicated equipment.
Just authentic flavor, real oak, and traditional barrel aging science.

What Is Créole Orange Rhum?

Créole Orange Rhum is inspired by traditional Caribbean rum-making heritage, blending:

• Bright citrus zest

• Sweet candied orange peel

• Warm baking spices

• Subtle vanilla

• Tropical sweetness

• Light caramel undertones

• Gentle oak tannins

Historically, rhum (French Caribbean style rum) is known for its expressive aromatics and sugarcane-forward character. Orange-infused rhum variations became popular in island regions where citrus was abundant, creating a naturally balanced spirit combining sweetness, spice, and vibrant citrus oils.

This kit captures that heritage while enhancing it with American white oak barrel aging for added depth, structure, and smoothness.

Flavor Profile – Bold, Bright & Barrel-Finished

Your finished Créole Orange Rhum delivers:

✔ Fresh orange zest on the nose
✔ Sweet candied citrus mid-palate
✔ Soft vanilla from charred oak
✔ Warm clove and baking spice notes
✔ Light caramel and toasted sugar
✔ Smooth tropical finish
✔ Balanced sweetness with subtle tannin structure

The charred oak barrel enhances oxidation, caramelization, and vanillin extraction, transforming a neutral spirit into a complex, layered, barrel-aged orange rum.

How the Créole Orange Rhum Kit Works

This is a barrel infusion and aging system — not a distillation kit.

Step 1 – Add Essence

Pour the included premium Créole Orange Rhum essence packets into the oak barrel using the provided funnel.

Step 2 – Add Neutral Spirit

Fill the barrel with vodka or neutral grain spirit (alcohol not included).

Step 3 – Seal & Age

Insert the bung and allow the spirit to age in the charred American white oak barrel for 7–14 days.

Small barrels age spirits 8x to 10x faster than large commercial barrels due to higher surface area to liquid ratio.

Step 4 – Taste & Adjust

Begin tasting after 7 days. Continue aging for deeper oak influence.

Step 5 – Pour & Enjoy

Dispense directly from the spigot and enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in premium cocktails.

No alcohol is included in this kit.

Why American White Oak Matters

Your barrel is crafted from real American white oak staves, air-dried 18–24 months and charred internally.

Charring:

• Removes undesirable raw wood flavors

• Creates a natural charcoal layer for filtration

• Releases vanillin and spice compounds

• Produces color through oxidation

• Enhances caramel and toasted sugar notes

Uncharred barrels do not properly age spirits.

Age Spirits 8x to 10x Faster Than Commercial Barrels

Because small barrels have greater wood-to-liquid contact, maturation accelerates significantly. You achieve:

• Faster flavor infusion

• Enhanced aroma development

• Richer mouthfeel

• Deeper color

• Complex spice layering

Perfect for home bars, kitchen counters, or gifting.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Authentic American White Oak Aging Barrel (multiple size options available)

• Cradle Stand

• Bung & Spigot

• Créole Orange Rhum Premium Essence Packets (quantity varies by barrel size)

• Barrel Restoration Kit (Barrel Klean, Neutralizer, Storing Tablets)

• Paper Funnels

• 28-Page Bootlegger’s Bible Aging Guide

Barrel Sizes Available

Choose from: 1 Liter
2 Liter
3 Liter
5 Liter
10 Liter
20 Liter

Approx. fifteen 2oz pours per liter.

The Bootlegger’s Bible – Included Guide

Inside the 28-page guide, you’ll learn:

• History of rum & whiskey aging

• Science of barrel maturation

• Differences between rum, bourbon, rye & Scotch

• Barrel maintenance best practices

• How to age cocktails

• Flavor layering techniques

• Storage and reuse methods

Perfect For:

• Rum enthusiasts

• Bourbon lovers expanding into rum

• Home bartenders

• Cocktail hobbyists

• DIY craft spirit makers

• Groomsmen gifts

• Father’s Day gifts

• Wedding decanting stations

• Tailgating & camping

• Home bar décor

Infuse Natural Barrel Notes

During aging, the oak barrel contributes:

Vanilla
Caramel
Clove
Light floral undertones
Toasted spice
Warm wood sugars

Each batch develops its own unique character.

Assembled in the USA

Barrels are handcrafted using new American white oak staves for superior flavor extraction and durability.

Backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.