PRODUCTION: France/Slovenia/Hungary
WOOD/ORIGIN: Acacia/Slovenia/Hungary
SIZE: 28 l/40 l/56 l/112 l
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
DELIVERY TIME: approx. 20 work days
ELEGANT MATURATION WITH REFINED SPICE
Our acacia wood distillate barrels in sizes from 28 L to 112 L offer an exceptional alternative to traditional oak casks. Crafted from premium Robinia wood - commonly referred to as acacia wood - these barrels are ideal for the maturation and finishing of premium spirits such as whisky, fruit brandy, rum, gin, brandy, and liqueurs.
Acacia wood is valued for its exceptional hardness, warm color, and elegant spicy-floral aroma profile. Compared to classic oak barrels, the oak influence is more subtle and refined, allowing the spirit’s original character to remain more prominent.
FLORAL AROMATICS, HONEY & DELICATE SPICE
The unique wood structure of acacia allows for slow and harmonious maturation. During aging, elegant and multi-layered aromas develop, adding depth and complexity to the spirit.
Typical characteristics include delicate floral notes, honey aromas, and subtle peppery spice. Depending on the toasting level, gentle hints of vanilla and caramel may also develop, rounding out the aroma profile beautifully.
Unlike more dominant oak casks, the wood influence remains pleasantly restrained, supporting the spirit’s natural aromas without overpowering them.
28 L TO 112 L – IDEAL FOR CONTROLLED MATURATION
The smaller barrel sizes create a more intense interaction between wood and spirit, leading to faster flavor development.
These sizes are ideal for craft distilleries, small-batch producers, and demanding finishing or maturation projects.
SUSTAINABLE ROBINIA WOOD FROM EUROPE
Our acacia barrels are made exclusively from high-quality Robinia pseudoacacia wood sustainably grown in Europe and known for its exceptional durability.
Robinia is one of Europe’s most resilient wood species and, thanks to its natural properties, requires no chemical treatment. Sustainable forestry and responsible wood sourcing make these barrels an environmentally conscious choice for premium maturation projects.
HANDCRAFTED QUALITY & TRADITIONAL COOPERAGE
Each barrel is handcrafted by experienced coopers and individually finished with precision. Carefully selected wood and tailored toasting levels allow the casks to be matched precisely to the desired maturation profile.
Before delivery, every barrel is thoroughly inspected to ensure the highest standards of tightness, stability, and sensory performance.
ACACIA CASKS FOR DISTINCTIVE DISTILLATES
Acacia wood barrels are the ideal choice for producers seeking an elegant and unique maturation cask with refined spice, floral aromatics, and subtle wood integration.
The combination of sustainable Robinia wood, traditional cooperage craftsmanship, and distinctive cask influence makes these barrels an exceptional solution for premium spirits and creative maturation concepts.
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
28 L: 50 cm/38 cm/30 cm
40 L: 55 cm/40 cm/35 cm
56 L: 61 cm/47 cm/37 cm
112 L: 75 cm/56 cm/46 cm
DOWNLOAD: Guidelines for new barrels
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.