For many of us, the thought of slipping into our own ice bath on a scorching day or taking a dip in a hot tub on a chilly evening sounds nothing short of bliss. But with such tubs often costing hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds, it can be tricky to find a good quality affordable option - not to mention something that's compact enough to fit squeeze into our gardens.
This is where The Barrelman comes in to the rescue. The Welsh family-run business, which opened at the start of the first lockdown, delivers empty whiskey barrels all over the UK, including ones which have been converted for use as ice baths and woodfired hot tubs. Two years later and the company, which is based in Aberbeeg, has been a roaring success with both individual buyers and other companies, such as garden centres and craft breweries.
