Oak whisky barrels make excellent decorative, environmentally-friendly water butts. Rainwater is ideal for use in any garden; it’s not subject to a hose-pipe ban, it’s free, natural and organic. We supply a beech tap to fit into a hole cut at the base of the barrel. There is also a 100mm hole in the top to take a standard downpipe. Finishes, colours and sizing may vary slightly as these are produced from natural materials. They feature a variety of finishing touches, all are based around a core design that include standard, hand curved staves and metal bands, but finishing specifications do differ and some may be daubed with paint around the bilge.