Maker Bryan Weisberg of Thousand Oaks Barrel liked to play with alcohol flavors, and he turned to aging as a way to better control the taste and quality of spirits—and as a more accessible way for other folks to try their hand at home distilling. The foundation of these spirit-aging kits is, of course, the beautiful handcrafted barrels. Each is made with American white oak with a flavor-enhancing medium char and staves that have been air dried for two years. Combine a flavor essence, like Irish whiskey, Kentucky bourbon, or spiced rum with grain alcohol or vodka in the barrel and let the aging begin. These home-friendly barrels speed up the aging process so you can get to a tasty pour faster. Add a personalization to make for a statement gift that will stand out on any home bar.