25L French Oak Barrel (Medium char)

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25L recoopered French oak barrels, handmade and medium charred. These are remade from larger ex red wine barrels and have a more rustic appearance. Comes raw exterior with galvanised steel bands and a bung. Great for storing and maturing Beer, Wine and Spirits. 

 

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The 25L French Oak Barrel is available for shipping Australia-wide, including:

  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Hobart, Tasmania
  • Darwin, Northern Territory
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • & regional areas in all of the states above

 


    RECOOPERED BARREL PREPARATION AND CURING PROCEDURE

    Recommended to begin this process within 2 weeks of receiving your barrel and to store in a cool dry place in the mean time

     

    1. If your barrel requires a tap install it first.
    2. Fill the barrel with 10%  of the capacity of the barrel with boiling water (2.5 litres for a 25 litre, 5 litres for a 50 litre and 10 litres for a 100 litre barrel). Do not use chlorinated water as it can be detrimental to the quality of the barrel. Replace the bung and swirl the water for approximately 10 minutes ensuring that all surfaces make contact with the water.  You can now empty the boiling water from the barrel.
    3. Fill the barrel with cold water (not chlorinated water) and allow the oak to swell to seal any leaks. This can take from a few hours up to four days and the barrel must be kept full until any leaks are resolved. Once any  leaks stop you can empty the barrel.
    4. Fill the barrel to 10% of capacity with non chlorinated water and replace bung. Shake the barrel briskly for a minute or two to dislodge any loose charred oak and then empty the barrel.
    5. You are now ready to add your favourite drop within 7 days of this process. Remember to never let your barrel go completely dry as it may lose its ability to reseal.

     

    TIPS
    To age wines or liquors, simply fill the barrel with your favourite product and store in a humid and cool place where it is not exposed to sunlight or heat. If your barrel is in direct sunlight or in a warm area, the rate of evaporation inside the barrel will increase. The time required to age your drop depends on your choice and taste.  This can be anywhere from a month to years. Ageing wine or liquor in a barrel has the effect of transmitting the taste of the oak to your product inside the barrel.  The longer you store a wine or liquor the stronger the oak taste that you will get from the wood and also the darker the colour will become.

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

    1.5L (1.5kg)

    Head: 130mm

    Middle: 160mm

    Length: 200mm

    3L (2.5kg)

    Head width: 160mm

    Middle width: 200mm

    Length: 240mm

    5L (3KG)

    Head width: 190mm

    Middle width: 220mm

    Length: 270mm

    10L (4KG)

    Head width: 240mm

    Middle width: 280mm

    Length: 330mm

    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

    Customer Reviews

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    john roberts
    Love this barrel

    I really like the rustic look of this barrel and the discreet aroma of French wine has infused a wonderful flavour to my port . Extremely happy with this purchase.

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    Andrew
    25l French oak barrel

    Barrel was not the best quality with extra holes in the hoops and the 2 end hoops both overhanging the barrel by about 12mm. Not a barrel I will display due to not looking great but I’m sure it will work fine for aging spirits as it is water tight.