27 L/55 L/110 L RED WINE BARREL CABERNET-MERLOT (RESIZED) - AMERICAN OAK

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Cabernet - Merlot/France/USA/Spain
WOOD: American Oak
SIZES: 27 l/55 l/110 l (resized)
AGE: 3 years (original cask)
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/ Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
27L: 48 cm/38cm/33 cm
55L: 66 cm/42 cm/34 cm
110L: 78 cm/59 cm/47 cm
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DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

Our rebuilt red wine barrels made from American oak are premium small-format casks with a bold and expressive aroma profile. In our cooperages, original oak wine barrels that previously matured red wine are carefully reconstructed into compact aging barrels in sizes of 27, 55, and 110 liters - ideal for refining and aging whisky, rum, gin, beer, and other spirits.

Originally used for the maturation of powerful red wines, these barrels carry a distinctive aromatic profile of dark berries, plum, and spicy oak, combined with the classic characteristics of American oak such as vanilla, caramel, and gentle toasted notes. Through the rebuilding process, these aromas remain embedded in the wood, giving the new barrels a balanced, fruit-forward, and warmly spiced character.

FROM RED WINE BARREL TO COMPACT MATURATION CASK
For the rebuilding process, original American oak red wine barrels are professionally dismantled. The staves are precisely shortened, reworked, and then reassembled using traditional cooperage techniques to create smaller oak barrels.

Thanks to the reduced barrel size, the ratio of wood surface to liquid increases significantly. This results in a highly active maturation environment with faster and more intense flavor interaction, making these barrels particularly attractive for finishing projects, experimental casks, and small-batch production.

TRADITIONAL COOPERAGE & QUALITY CONTROL
Our experienced coopers carefully refurbish each rebuilt barrel. The staves are inspected and refined, the exterior surfaces are sanded, and the hoops are adjusted, replaced, or renewed where necessary. Special attention is given to tightness, structural stability, and the preservation of the wood’s aromatic integrity.

The result is a technically flawless, durable, and aromatically active barrel that preserves the character of the original red wine cask while being fully prepared for a new maturation cycle.

Rebuilt red wine barrels made from American oak combine sustainable barrel reuse with traditional cooperage craftsmanship. The compact sizes of 27, 55, and 110 liters offer an intense fruit-spice aroma profile and are perfect for producers seeking small maturation barrels with strong oak character.

Small format with big character – rebuilt red wine barrels for precise aging and creative barrel projects.

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