Oak Wine & Whiskey Barrel Ice Baths
At Celtic Timber, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We source our timber from FSC and PEFC certified forests, ensuring responsible management and protection of natural resources.
We also actively contribute to reforestation and rewilding projects across the UK, planting over 12,000 trees on our own land. By choosing our products, you’re supporting a company dedicated to reducing environmental impact and preserving the planet for future generations.
At Celtic Timber, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We source our timber from FSC and PEFC certified forests, ensuring responsible management and protection of natural resources.
We also actively contribute to reforestation and rewilding projects across the UK, planting over 12,000 trees on our own land. By choosing our products, you’re supporting a company dedicated to reducing environmental impact and preserving the planet for future generations.
We offer a hassle-free 30-day returns policy for all non-bespoke items. If your product arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us immediately, and we'll arrange a replacement or discuss compensation.
To qualify for a refund or replacement, notify us within 30 days of receipt, and ensure the item is returned unused, in its original packaging.
Please note, return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility, except in cases of damage or error on our part.
We offer a hassle-free 30-day returns policy for all non-bespoke items. If your product arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us immediately, and we'll arrange a replacement or discuss compensation.
To qualify for a refund or replacement, notify us within 30 days of receipt, and ensure the item is returned unused, in its original packaging.
Please note, return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility, except in cases of damage or error on our part.
Immerse yourself in a repurposed oak barrel - previously used to age wine or whisky - for an invigorating cold therapy session. Perfect for athletes and wellness enthusiasts, these barrels offer natural insulation and help reduce inflammation, accelerate muscle recovery, and enhance circulation.
Key Information
- Responsibly sourced, FSC-certified oak
- Thoroughly tested to order for watertight performance (Current lead-time is approx. 2-3 weeks)
- Lift-off lid crafted from the original barrel top
- Brass tap for convenient draining and cleaning
- Steel bands pinned for structural strength
- Whisky/larger wine barrels retain authentic charring inside
- Wine barrel lids have wooden handles; whisky barrel lids have rope handles.
Size options
- 55-Gallon Wine Barrel
- 55-Gallon Hogshead Barrel
- 70-Gallon Large Wine Barrel
- 120-Gallon Dumpy Puncheon
- 120-Gallon Tall Butt
For detailed dimensions, weights, and care recommendations, see our Full PDF Size Guide.
Frequently asked questions
Full dimensions are provided for every barrel. If you’re unsure about access, our team is happy to help check before you order.
Full dimensions are provided for every barrel. If you’re unsure about access, our team is happy to help check before you order.
Each barrel is handcrafted, so slight variations in size and weight are normal. Please use the listed dimensions as a guide.
Each barrel is handcrafted, so slight variations in size and weight are normal. Please use the listed dimensions as a guide.
Large orders are delivered safely via pallet to your driveway or kerbside. We'll work with you to arrange a smooth delivery.
Large orders are delivered safely via pallet to your driveway or kerbside. We'll work with you to arrange a smooth delivery.
Your barrel will be delivered safely to your driveway or kerbside. As drivers aren’t able to move barrels to the rear of your property, we recommend having someone ready to help. If you need any advice, we’re happy to assist.
Your barrel will be delivered safely to your driveway or kerbside. As drivers aren’t able to move barrels to the rear of your property, we recommend having someone ready to help. If you need any advice, we’re happy to assist.
We’ll do everything we can to make your delivery smooth. If redelivery is needed, a small £50 fee may apply. To avoid any additional fees, we recommend ensuring someone is available to receive your ice-bath. If you have any concerns, just let us know and we’llbe happy to help.
We’ll do everything we can to make your delivery smooth. If redelivery is needed, a small £50 fee may apply. To avoid any additional fees, we recommend ensuring someone is available to receive your ice-bath. If you have any concerns, just let us know and we’llbe happy to help.
We recommend keeping the barrel filled with water when not in use, especially during warmer weather, to prevent staves from shrinking and leakage.
We recommend keeping the barrel filled with water when not in use, especially during warmer weather, to prevent staves from shrinking and leakage.
Minor leaks can usually be resealed naturally as the wood swells with water. Sawdust or beeswax can be used temporarily if needed too.
Minor leaks can usually be resealed naturally as the wood swells with water. Sawdust or beeswax can be used temporarily if needed too.
Hard water may react with wood, causing a slightly milky appearance. Using water-softening products can help minimise the effects of hard water if desired.
Hard water may react with wood, causing a slightly milky appearance. Using water-softening products can help minimise the effects of hard water if desired.
Yes, the authentic aroma of whisky or wine remains as part of the barrel heritage and character.
Yes, the authentic aroma of whisky or wine remains as part of the barrel heritage and character.
We recommend treating your barrel like a hot tub - refreshing the water regularly and carrying out occasional pH or chlorine checks if using chemical treatments.
We recommend treating your barrel like a hot tub - refreshing the water regularly and carrying out occasional pH or chlorine checks if using chemical treatments.
Log stumps are selected for their stability but may rock slightly on uneven surfaces. Please step carefully, especially when exiting the ice bath.
Log stumps are selected for their stability but may rock slightly on uneven surfaces. Please step carefully, especially when exiting the ice bath.
The demonstrator in our video is 80kg (12 stone 9lbs) and 5ft11, giving a helpful sense of scale for the barrels.
The demonstrator in our video is 80kg (12 stone 9lbs) and 5ft11, giving a helpful sense of scale for the barrels.
Great looking product.
Had it about 3 weeks now and does what it says on the label- with no leaks.
Instructions very intuitive
Got into cold water plunging a while ago with one of those plastic tubs with aluminium poles for support - which didn't last long. So glad I took the plunge (see what I did there there?) and invested in one of these. It's fantastic and not only is it the best plunge experience but it also looks great in my garden. Get one!
Not much to say other than that the pre-sales advice and service was fantastic and extremely helpful and the product itself is amazing. Absolutely love it. Cherry on top is that it's a great price for what you get!
Lovely barrel - a real enhancement to the garden
Got the puncheon barrel and it is a great size for chilling out - with space to move about. The folk at Celtic Timber were super helpful when it came to ordering. I wonder if the seat should be slightly lower but with this size barrel there’s space to comfortably move off the seat and crouch lower.