27 L/55 L/110 L ARMAGNAC BARREL (RESIZED)

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Armagnac/Gascony, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZES: 27 l/55 l/110 l (resized)
AGE: 10 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

FRENCH OAK WITH DEPTH & CHARACTER
Our reconstructed barrels made from Armagnac casks crafted from French oak combine traditional cooperage craftsmanship with the reuse of exceptionally aromatic wood. In our cooperages, original casks that previously matured Armagnac over many years are transformed into carefully crafted small-format aging barrels with capacities of 27, 55, and 110 liters. These compact French oak barrels are ideal for the professional aging, finishing, and flavor refinement of whisky, rum, brandy, gin, beer, or other spirits.

The long-term maturation with Armagnac leaves a lasting imprint on the wood, creating a complex, warm, and fruit-driven aroma profile. Typical notes include dried fruits, ripe grapes, plum, and apricot, complemented by delicate spice, vanilla, subtle nutty nuances, and an elegant oak structure. This combination gives the rebuilt barrels a deep, rounded, and precisely controllable flavor profile that transfers harmoniously to new distillates and beverages.

FROM ARMAGNAC CASK TO COMPACT AGING BARREL
For the reconstruction process, original French oak Armagnac casks are professionally dismantled. The staves are carefully shortened, newly fitted, and then reassembled using traditional cooperage techniques to create smaller aging barrels.

The reduced volume creates a highly active barrel: the increased ratio of wood surface to liquid ensures faster and more intensive flavor interaction. This makes these small-format barrels particularly suitable for finishing projects, experimental batches, or targeted maturation concepts with clearly defined flavor profiles.

ARTISAN RECONDITIONING & MAXIMUM QUALITY
Our experienced coopers refurbish each reconstructed barrel with the utmost care. The staves are inspected and reworked if necessary, the exterior surfaces are finely sanded, and the barrel hoops are adjusted or renewed. Special attention is given to tightness, wood quality, and sensory performance.

The result is technically flawless, highly aromatic French oak barrels that preserve the character of the original Armagnac while offering optimal conditions for refilling and maturation.

Rebuilt Armagnac casks made from French oak offer a characterful alternative to conventional small-format barrels. The sizes 27, 55, and 110 liters allow precise flavor control and are ideal for producers seeking to integrate fruit-driven, spicy, and deeply structured Armagnac notes into their maturation projects.

French oak in a compact format – reconstructed barrels with fruity depth, refined spice, and versatile applications in distilling and brewing.

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