THE PREMIUM BRAND AMONG AMERICAN COOPERAGES!
PRODUCTION: Speyside Bourbon Cooperage®/Jackson, Ohio, USA
WOOD/ORIGIN: American White Oak/Northern/Appalachians/Ozark, USA
SIZE: 200 l
DIMENSIONS: 90 cm (Height)/65 cm (Ø Bilge)/56 cm (Ø Head)
TOASTING: Medium
CHARGING: 3/4
WOOD DRYING: 18 Months
DELIVERY TIME: On Request
“Classic” Spirit Barrels from Speyside Bourbon Cooperage® – Traditional Quality with Balanced Maturation
Since 1947, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage® has been synonymous with exceptional barrel craftsmanship and innovative cooperage. With the “Classic” Barrels, the company offers a high-quality solution for distilleries that value proven quality and excellent aging potential.
A key feature of these barrels is the wood used: carefully selected American white oak that has been air-dried outdoors for 18 months before processing. This natural drying process reduces undesirable bitter compounds, refines the oak’s aromatic profile, and creates a stable foundation for barrel construction.
The oak is sourced from the most renowned growing regions in the United States – the Northern Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Ozark Mountains – and is hand-selected. A significant portion is locally sourced from the area surrounding the cooperage’s facility in Jackson, Ohio.
The combination of open-air drying and controlled kiln drying in the company’s own systems ensures consistent quality and optimal workability. State-of-the-art CNC technology enables precise stave assembly, resulting in barrels that are dimensionally accurate and virtually leak-free – a benchmark in modern barrel production.
The “Classic” series unites traditional craftsmanship with efficient manufacturing, making it the ideal choice for distilleries seeking reliability, functional quality, and nuanced flavor development.
WE IMPORT THESE NEW BARRELS EXCLUSIVELY BY THE CONTAINER LOAD. EVEN WITH THESE HIGH-QUALITY CASKS, WE PLACE GREAT IMPORTANCE ON DEMAND-BASED DELIVERY AND DELIBERATELY DO NOT MAINTAIN STOCK. PLEASE NOTE THAT AN ORDER CAN ONLY BE FULFILLED IF A SUFFICIENT PRE-ORDER QUANTITY IS REACHED.
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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.