Jack Daniel's Whisky Barrel

[Jojo]

We were recently asked this question: "I m trying to get a value for a whiskey barrel that is sitting in my game room. It has tax stamps from 1893 and has Jack Daniels signature on an inspection label. I would like to sell it before it degrades any further."

Our Jack Daniel's Whisky.com Expert, Raapio had this to say:

"Attached I have sent some pics of the barrel how it should look like in original condition. Some of the items are easy as they are the reproduction labels. A couple of the items were sold in the hardware store in the mid to late 1970's and into the early 1980's, such as small posters (about 8" X 10") that are repros of labels or larger posters. I believe the Hardware store sold these barrels already decorated with that old Jack paperwork.

Attached also a copy of the General & Hardware store catalogue showing the barrel.

But a value is very hard to give..... in this condition it's not worth more than $ 100,- the barrel condition is bad and the labels are torn. It's a pity. In good condition a barrel like this another story it would easily go for $ 350,- I guess...."

[Jojo]

More photos...

[Jojo]

A bit more information here - our contact at the Jack Daniel's Distillery had this to say: "These were called decoupage barrels. This style was from the 60s and 70s. We still make decoupage barrels with old whiskey labels, but they don’t have the old small posters and letters on them. Today’s decoupage barrel sells for $174.00. USD