Northwest distilleries have heard the calls of their thirsty patrons and are appeasing the masses with a variety of “age your own” options–just in time for the holidays too. From Washington to Oregon, craft-distilleries are offering unique ways to customize spirits with “age your own” take-home casks and white dog whiskey, ideal for a personalized craft-spirit experience. These all-inclusive kits come with everything you need for aging your elixir to perfection, and because the casks vary in size, you can age enough for a boisterous party, some solo fireside sipping, and everything in between. Sip Northwest‘s publisher Kristin Ackerman was even able to take advantage with our own cask-conditioned vodka!
• Woodinville Whiskey Co. in Woodinville, Wash. offers the Age Your Own Woodinville Whiskey Kit, complete with two 750ml bottles of un-aged, white dog whiskey, ready for aging to the oakey perfection of your preference in the included two-liter cask that comes with the kit. Also included with the kit is a funnel, two tasting glasses, and instructions for creating your own uniquely aged whiskey. Due to the smaller size of the barrel, the aging process is accelerated, and in as few as three months your whiskey will be ready for some satisfying sipping. || $149.99
• Located in Gig Harbor, Wash., Heritage Distilling Company invites whiskey lovers to join their Cask Club, where they will enjoy aging whiskey in a private 10-liter oak cask. Once the aging process has been determined as complete by the Cask Club member, Heritage Distilling will bottle the whiskey with a label donning a whiskey name of your choice. And, if you want to take it one step further, Heritage Distilling also offers the My Batch program, which provides a unique experience for individuals interested in crafting their own spirits (legally). Become a member of My Batch and the Cask Club, and not only can you age your own whiskey, but you can still it, too. It’s also rumored HDC will be opening up more cask club locations in Roslyn, Eugene and more. || $389 for annual membership
• Washingtonians will also enjoy Wishkah River Distillery’s Mini Whiskey Aging Kits. Complete with instructions, these mini aging kits make it easy to age your own. And, with a variety of sizes available, purchase a one-liter American oak cask perfect for aging your own secret stash, or get generous with a five-liter and enjoy sharing with friends. || $45-75 depending on size of cask
Age your own whiskey kits are a great way to take experimenting with spirits to the next level, and the miniature casks make great gifts for the whiskey lover on your holiday shopping list.
