10L American Oak Barrel - Ex Bourbon (Medium Char)

Name: 10L American Oak Barrel - Ex Bourbon (Medium Char)
Brand: adelaidewinebarrels
Price: 219.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$219.00 ~~$249.00~~

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Package Includes

10L Recoopered American Oak ex-Bourbon Barrel with medium char
Brass tap
Stainless steel bung/stopper
Wooden stand
New galvanised steel bands
Raw unsealed finish

Description

Introducing the 10L Recoopered American Oak ex-Bourbon Barrel — a characterful aging vessel for wine, port, and spirits enthusiasts who are after something a little different.

Each barrel is recoopered from larger 200L ex-Jack Daniel's bourbon barrels, broken down and rebuilt with care. As with any recoopered product, there may be minor surface imperfections — a natural result of the reconditioning process and a mark of the barrel's history. Rest assured these do not affect performance, and in fact contribute to a far more complex flavour profile than a standard virgin barrel can offer.

The reconditioning process involves shaving back the oak staves and re-charring, which reactivates the wood's natural compounds while preserving the deep bourbon influence absorbed during the barrel's previous life. The result is a vessel that delivers exceptional complexity from the very first use — rich with notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and subtle spice, all underpinned by the unmistakable character of bourbon.

At 10L, this barrel strikes an excellent balance between aging control and batch size, making it ideal for serious home enthusiasts, small-batch distillers, or anyone looking to add genuine depth and sophistication to their craft. The raw unsealed finish and new galvanised steel bands give it a rugged, authentic aesthetic that reflects the craftsmanship behind every barrel.

VIRGIN OAK VS RECOOPERED (RECYCLED) OAK

A "recoopered barrel" refers to a barrel that has been refurbished/remade. The term "cooper" comes from "cooperage," which is the craft of making barrels. Our recoopered barrels have been reconstructed from larger 200-300L barrels, the process involves breaking them down into smaller staves, assembling new steel bands, shaving back the oak to expose fresh oak and re charring. Resulting in essentially a brand new barrel, but still able to pass on the flavours from the previous liqour held along with subtle notes of oak and char. Resulting in a very unique flavour profile.

Our American Oak range is recoopered from ex Bourbon or Sherry barrels, whereas our French Oak range is recoopered from red wine barrels.

+ VIEW ALL Recoopered Range HERE

Virgin American Oak means that these barrels are constructed from unused brand new virgin American oak and then given a medium interior char which helps pass on the flavours of the oak and char to your liquor. These barrels typically impart stronger oak and char flavours compared to recoopered barrels which we also stock.

+ VIEW ALL Virgin American Oak Range HERE

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

RECOOPERED DIMENSIONS: SIZE AND WEIGHT CAN VARY SLIGHTLY DUE TO BEING HAND MADE PRODUCT

5L (3.5 KG)

Head width: 170mm

Middle width: 220mm

Length: 300mm

10L (6KG)

Head width: 200mm

Middle width: 220mm

Length: 350mm

15L (8kg)

Head width: 280mm

Middle width: 320mm

Length: 390mm

25L (12KG)

Head width: 310mm

Middle width: 380mm

Length: 460mm

50L (20KG)

Head width: 415mm

Middle width: 440mm

Length: 520mm

100L (32KG)

Head width: 415mm

Middle width: 500mm

Length: 800mm

INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

EVERY BARREL COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED

Can view our guide online here:

https://adelaidewinebarrels.com.au/pages/barrel-care

Good description

Good barrel well preserved and well packaged.

Great Barrels

We have set them up with cocktails at The MiTCH in Alexandria and they are already getting alot of gret feedback. We actually have space for 1 more so are going to order another 1

Have had it for a bit less than a week. Currently using some 38% ABV unflavoured unclorinated to wet the wood. Hasnt leaked much which i hope is a good sign. Received some good hints on preparation and preparing fortifieds. Tonight is the end of the 4 day preparation cycle. So tonight we clear the solution that is in it and prepare the port. Cant wait to wait for a few months and taste test. Im excited.

50L American oak barrel

I have had a great experience purchasing my 50L barrel from Adelaide wine barrel. They have been great to communicate with and transactions was smooth. They also give some awesome tips on how to get the best out of the barrel including some tips on additives like adding Jacks to my port in which has made a massive difference. The barrel and content safely arrived even tho the box was a bit damaged. The barrel was well sealed well with cling wrap to seal any air from shrinking the timber. There was clear indication on hydrating the barrel to seal up leaks and wax provided for the troublesome leaks. Thankfully my barrel only took about 5 hours to stop dripping and about 24 hours for the barrel to completely seal to the point where the outside of the barrel is completely dry. I am absolutely stoked with that. I have loaded my barrel with port and after 1 week can notice a difference already, can’t wait to taste it after 6 months to a years time. If I was to pick on anything, i mean nit picking, it would be the stand or cradle for the barrel. It appears to be a soft wood pine or something like that that doesn’t match the colour of the barrel. It would be nice if it was the same timber or similar looking timber as the barrel. Anyway I want to give a big thank you to Adelaide wine barrel for such a great product overall. Well done Adelaide barrels.

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10L American Oak Barrel - Ex Bourbon (Medium Char)

EVERY BARREL COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED

Can view our guide online here:

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