Craft Your Own Barrel-Aged Orange Brandy at Home

The Orange Brandy Barrel Aging Kit is a complete DIY brandy making system designed for home spirit enthusiasts who want to craft rich, citrus-forward orange brandy with authentic oak-aged depth.

This all-in-one orange brandy kit combines:

• Premium Orange Brandy Essence

• Authentic American Oak Aging Barrel

• Barrel Restoration & Cleaning Kit

• Bung & Spigot

• Cradle Stand

• Storing Tablets

• Complete Instructions

• The Bootlegger’s Bible Aging Guide

With this home brandy kit, you can transform neutral spirits into smooth, oak-aged orange brandy layered with bright citrus zest, vanilla sweetness, warm oak, and caramelized finish.

What Is Orange Brandy?

Orange brandy is a traditional citrus-infused spirit combining the warmth of aged brandy with vibrant orange peel aromatics. Popular in classic cocktails and enjoyed neat or over ice, orange brandy offers:

• Bright orange zest

• Subtle sweetness

• Vanilla undertones

• Warm oak structure

• Smooth caramel finish

This kit allows you to recreate that premium flavor profile at home — enhanced through real barrel aging.

How It’s Made

Step 1: Add Neutral Spirit

Start with vodka or neutral grain alcohol.

Step 2: Mix in Premium Orange Brandy Essence

Our professionally formulated essence blend delivers concentrated citrus oils, natural flavor compounds, and brandy-style warmth.

Step 3: Age in the Oak Barrel

The included American oak barrel accelerates aging through increased wood-to-liquid contact. Over days to weeks, the spirit absorbs:

• Oak tannins

• Vanilla notes

• Toasted caramel tones

• Softened alcohol edges

Mini barrels age spirits 8–10 times faster than commercial 53-gallon barrels.

Step 4: Bottle & Enjoy

Once desired flavor is achieved, bottle your custom orange brandy or continue aging for deeper oak character.

The Role of Essence in Flavor Development

The Orange Brandy Essence is the heart of the flavor profile. It provides:

• Concentrated orange zest brightness

• Balanced sweetness

• Brandy-style warmth

• Layered citrus aromatics

Barrel aging enhances the essence by adding:

• Authentic oak depth

• Natural vanilla extraction

• Rounded mouthfeel

• Smooth finish

The result is a professional-quality orange brandy with complexity that rivals commercial distilleries.

Premium Oak Barrel Construction

Each barrel is crafted from:

• New American white oak staves

• Air-dried wood for structural integrity

• Medium char interior for optimal flavor extraction

• Black steel hoops for durability

• Exterior protective finish to reduce evaporation

Includes wooden cradle stand for stability and elegant presentation.

Perfect For

• Home distilling hobbyists

• DIY craft spirit enthusiasts

• Cocktail lovers

• Old Fashioned & Sidecar fans

• Gift for whiskey or brandy lovers

• Father’s Day gifts

• Christmas gifts

• Groomsmen gifts

• Home bar upgrades

Flavor Profile

Bright citrus orange zest layered with smooth oak-aged brandy warmth, subtle vanilla sweetness, and a lingering caramel finish.