{"product_id":"thflaskbarrel","title":"European Oak Flask Barrel, Real-Time Aging","description":"Meet the TARU HOLIC Flask Aging Barrel, a handcrafted European oak barrel that lets you watch aging in real time and shape aroma and depth to match your taste. Choose 0.7L or 1.2L, add three removable fruitwood flavor sticks, and explore profiles from cherry's soft sweetness to pear's mellow depth and apple's crisp lift. Medium-charred, 18 mm thick staves and rust-resistant steel hoops support repeated use. The small format means flavor changes in days, with up to 100x faster aging reported in tests. Each barrel is built without glue, includes a guidebook, and pairs with optional funnel, beeswax, and storage tablets. Back TARU HOLIC Flask Aging Barrel on Kickstarter now. \u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003eI'm Tetsuya. My journey began not as an entrepreneur, but as a whiskey enthusiast endlessly fascinated by how time and wood transform a spirit. I searched for a barrel that felt honest - something crafted with care, not mass-produced. When I couldn't find one, I decided to create it myself. What started as a personal passion became something bigger: a mission to bring handmade, small-batch aging barrels to those who dream of creating their own unique flavor stories. I work closely with Ukrainian artisans who share my belief in real craftsmanship and timeless quality. It isn't just about aging spirits - it's about slowing down, savoring the process, and experiencing the quiet joy of transformation. I built this not just for myself, but for anyone who wants to make time their secret ingredient.\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to back a project (pledge)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you back a project, you are pre-ordering the product. That means you will get it once it's produced. Besides getting the product itself, you're also joining a community. Follow along the production process, take part in important surveys and give the creator valuable feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Kickstarter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKickstarter is a launchpad for creators to raise funds for the initial production of their invention. Backers (that's you!) can support the creator by pre-ordering the product at a discounted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I pledge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to pledge, click that green button that says  Back this project . You will get to select your shipping country and choose your desired pledge level and reward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Backer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388195438816,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7732\/8864\/files\/CL30_e97059de-ee23-4563-a0bb-ee80c1e75275.jpg?v=1775692263","url":"https:\/\/first-backer.com\/products\/thflaskbarrel","provider":"First Backer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}