225 L MADEIRA BARREL

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Port/Ruby/Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 5 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
LASER BRANDING (BARREL HEAD): Please select option above and upload your logo file.
SANDING: We also offer the option to have the exterior of your used barrel sanded. Please select this option above.
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

COMPLEX AROMAS WITH DEPTH & ELEGANCE
Our Madeira casks made from French oak combine the refined structure of European wood with the distinctive aroma of Madeira wine - the world-famous fortified wine from the Atlantic island of the same name. These original 225-liter barrels were previously seasoned with Madeira wine, which develops an exceptionally complex and multi-layered flavor profile through oxidative aging.

Over years of maturation, the oak has absorbed rich notes of honey, vanilla, chocolate, and roasted coffee. Blended with the natural spice and smooth tannins of French oak, this creates a harmonious, velvety, and warm aroma profile - ideal for aging and finishing whisky, rum, beer, gin, or liqueurs.

FRENCH OAK MEETS ATLANTIC WINE TRADITION
The fine-grained texture of French oak ensures slow, even maturation and subtle aroma integration. It enhances the development of soft vanilla, gentle spice, and delicate tannins, perfectly complementing the caramel sweetness and nutty depth of Madeira wine.

The result is a cask that imparts balanced warmth, smooth sweetness, and rich complexity - with tasting notes of cocoa bean, dried fruit, toffee, and a refined, lingering finish.

CRAFTSMANSHIP & QUALITY ASSURANCE
Our Madeira barrels are sourced directly from selected wineries on the island of Madeira and then professionally inspected in our cooperages. Each cask is carefully tested for tightness, structure, and aroma integrity to ensure consistent and premium maturation results.

By combining traditional winemaking heritage, expert cooperage craftsmanship, and finely structured French oak, we create exceptional aroma casks — perfect for finishing projects that seek sweetness, depth, and refined complexity.

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