5L American Oak Barrel (Medium Char)

Package Includes

• 5L Virgin American White Oak Barrel with medium char
• Upgraded stainless steel stopper/bung
• Gold or silver metal tap (your choice)
• Stainless steel or black bands (your choice)
• Branded wooden stand (Adelaide Wine Barrels)
• Barrel wax (beeswax)
• Superior 18–20mm thick oak staves

Description

Introducing the 5L Virgin American White Oak Barrel — a premium aging solution for wine, port, and spirits enthusiasts. Crafted from select American oak with no liner or bladder, this barrel delivers an authentic aging experience from the very first use. Finished with a natural, light food-grade exterior varnish, it's available with black or stainless steel bands to suit your preference.

Featuring a medium char, the barrel imparts a refined balance of toasty richness and subtle smokiness, drawing out notes of vanilla, caramel, and gentle oak spice to elevate your chosen wine, port, or spirit.

At 18–20mm thick, the oak staves are significantly superior to the 10mm staves found in many competing products. This added thickness reduces the risk of leaking, minimises unwanted leaching, and extends the overall lifespan of the barrel — ensuring consistent, high-quality results over time.

With a 5L capacity, this barrel is well suited to home enthusiasts, distillers, and brewers looking to experiment and refine their craft. The compact size promotes faster maturation, allowing your wine, port, or spirit to develop depth and character without the long wait. Whether you're enhancing a home bar or elevating your production process, this barrel is built to deliver an exceptional and repeatable flavour experience.

Many customers pair this product with our decanters/glassware. Explore our 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

A "recoopered barrel" refers to a barrel that has been refurbished. 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

1.5L (1.5kg)

Head: 130mm

Middle: 160mm

Length: 200mm

3L (2.5kg)

Head width: 160mm

Middle width: 200mm

Length: 240mm

5L (3.5KG)

Head width: 190mm

Middle width: 220mm

Length: 270mm

6.8L Stainless Steel Barrel (2kg)

Head width: 210mm

Back Width: 170mm

Length: 260mm

10L (6.5KG)

Head width: 240mm

Middle width: 280mm

Length: 330mm

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

EVERY BARREL COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED

Can view our guide online here:

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

Check out our selection of Fortified Wines and New-Make Whisky here

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

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