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Rustic Oak Whisky Barrel Planters

Please note that the dimensions are approximates as they are handmade and can slightly differ in sizes.

Collection from our warehouse in Blackmoor, Hampshire, GU33 6BP or we can arrange delivery for you.

Barrel care information -

Barrels and tubs are made from oak, which absorbs water like any other wood. The wooden staves from which the tub is made will therefore always have a moisture content. As water is absorbed in to the wood it swells and conversely as wood dries it shrinks.

A barrel consists of oak staves, steel hoops and oak ends. The oak staves remain in place because they are under compression created by driving steel hoops onto the barrel. Barrels which are used for holding water, liquor, beer, etc. rely on the moisture content of the wood to maintain the compression of the staves and thus they remain watertight. In fact it is the process of the staves absorbing water and their swelling which helps to seal a newly made barrel and it is the water from the contents of the barrel that maintains the moisture content of the staves.

If a barrel is emptied and allowed to dry out excessively then the staves will eventually shrink and become slack. The barrel will then no longer be watertight and may even collapse under conditions of extreme dryness. If the shrinkage is not too severe then by repeatedly filling the barrel with water the staves will swell again and the barrel will become watertight once more.

It is important therefore that the barrels should never be allowed to dry out.

If you are using your barrel as a water feature, please fill this up immediately with water even if you are not ready to use this yet.

If you are using the barrel as a planter, please fill with compost immediately and keep watered even if you`ve not planted yet.

By keeping the barrels watered means you are keeping them swollen and stopping them from drying out.

Common Problems and Solutions


My barrel has arrived and a hoop as fallen down or has come off the barrel.. What can I do?

An easy fix – Turn the barrel upside down and use a block of wood and hammer to even tap the ring back on the barrel.
Once in place, soak the barrel so the wood swells back up which will hold the hoop again.

- I am using my barrel as a water feature & have filled my barrel up with water but it is seeping out the sides..

This is caused by the wood starting to dry out from time of being cut in half to being delivered to your door.
Keep topping the barrel up with water and after a day or
two the wood will swell back up and the leaking will stop.
In very hot conditions this can take up to a week.

Can I drill holes in the base of my planter and will this affect the structure of the barrel?

We recommending drilling holes (if not already done so) to allow drainage . Simply by drilling 5 holes around the size of a penny coin will not affect the barrels structure and will be idea for drainage.

My barrels have arrived inside of each other and seem to be stuck.. How do I get them apart?

Simple lay the barrels on their side with the top opening facing yourself.
Then use a mallet / sledge hammer to knock the side of the barrel near
the top opening and roll the barrels left to right. This will free them up.


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Our full range can be viewed in person by visiting our warehouse in Hampshire.

We are based just off the main A3 which is the London to Portsmouth road and are very easy to get to whether your in London or the South of England.
Our showroom and warehouse is available for you to visit and have a good rummage around so you can find your perfect boxes from over 5000 which we have in stock.

The address of our showroom is:

Wine Boxes Etc
Unit A, The Wagon Yard
Blackmoor
Hampshire
GU33 6BP

You can call us on 01420 488501

Our opening hours are:

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturdays By Appointment Only
Sundays & Bank Holidays - Closed