28 L - 112 L SPIRIT BARREL WILD CHERRY

PRODUCTION: France/Slovenia/Hungary
WOOD/ORIGIN: Wild Cherry/Slovenia/Hungary
SIZE: 28 l/40 l/56 l/112 l
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
DELIVERY TIME: approx. 20 work days

FRUIT-FORWARD ELEGANCE FOR DISTINCTIVE MATURATION
Cherry wood distillate barrels in sizes from 28 L to 112 L offer an exceptional way to naturally enhance premium spirits. Compared to traditional oak casks, cherry wood delivers a noticeably fruitier, softer, and more elegant cask influence. These barrels are ideal for distilleries and craft producers seeking to create unique flavor profiles and give their spirits a distinctive character.

The prized wood of the European wild cherry tree has been valued for centuries in fine woodworking and is increasingly gaining recognition as an exceptional barrel wood for spirit maturation.

RIPE CHERRIES, DARK FRUIT & DELICATE SWEETNESS
Cherry wood is known for its exceptionally harmonious aroma profile. During maturation, elegant notes of ripe cherries, dark berries, and dried fruits develop and integrate beautifully with the spirit.

These fruit-driven aromas are complemented by subtle natural sweetness, gentle hints of vanilla, and refined wood spice. The cask influence remains smooth and balanced, adding depth and complexity without overshadowing the spirit’s original character.

The result is a rounded and multi-layered flavor profile with remarkable freshness and elegance.

GENTLE MATURATION WITH BALANCED WOOD INTEGRATION
The medium-porous structure of cherry wood promotes consistent micro-oxidation and supports controlled flavor development throughout maturation. Unlike more tannic barrel woods, cherry wood focuses on refining and softening the spirit rather than imposing a dominant wood character.

This makes cherry wood barrels particularly attractive for producers seeking elegant flavor development and a harmonious balance between wood and spirit.

28 L TO 112 L – FLEXIBLE BARREL SIZES FOR CUSTOM MATURATION PROJECT
The available barrel sizes allow precise control over maturation intensity and aging time. These formats are ideal for craft distilleries, small-batch producers, and premium finishing projects.

SUSTAINABLY SOURCED EUROPEAN CHERRY WOOD
Our cherry wood barrels are crafted exclusively from high-quality wood sourced from sustainably managed European forests. Careful raw material selection ensures not only outstanding maturation performance but also responsible use of natural resources.

The European wild cherry tree plays an important role in biodiversity and sustainable forest development, making it an environmentally responsible choice for barrel production.

TRADITIONAL COOPERAGE CRAFTSMANSHIP & PREMIUM QUALITY
Each barrel is handcrafted by experienced coopers with exceptional attention to detail. From wood selection and stave preparation to final assembly and quality inspection, every step is carried out to the highest standards.

The result is a durable and high-performance distillate barrel that excels both technically and sensorially.

IDEAL FOR FRUIT BRANDY, WHISKY, GIN, GRAPPA & LIQUEURS
Cherry wood barrels are perfectly suited for a wide range of spirits. Fruit brandies, whisky, gin, grappa, grain spirits, and premium liqueurs particularly benefit from the fruity cask influence and elegant wood integration.

For producers looking to explore new sensory dimensions and introduce distinctive fruit character into their spirits, cherry wood barrels offer an exciting alternative to traditional oak casks.

CHERRY WOOD BARRELS – DELICATE FRUIT, NATURAL ELEGANCE & DISTINCTIVE MATURATION
With their characteristic combination of fruit-forward aromatics, gentle spice, and balanced cask influence, cherry wood distillate barrels provide ideal conditions for creating premium spirits with a unique identity and exceptional recognition value.

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.