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

SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Rivesaltes/Languedoc, France
WOOD: French Oak
SIZES: 27 l/55 l/110 l (resized)
AGE: 5 - 10 years (original cask)
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/ Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
27 L: 48 cm/38cm/33 cm
55 L: 66 cm/42 cm/34 cm
110 L: 78 cm/59 cm/47 cm
LASER BRANDING (BARREL HEAD): Please select option above and upload your logo file.
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days

HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS WITH FRUITY SWEETNESS & NUTTY DEPTH
Our reconditioned Rivesaltes barrels are handcrafted from original pre-seasoned Rivesaltes wine casks from the sun-soaked Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. In our cooperages, these 225L barrels are expertly transformed into smaller premium sizes – 27 l, 55 l, and 110 l – ideal for aging, finishing, and flavoring whisky, rum, beer, gin, or liqueurs.

Each handcrafted barrel preserves the authentic aromatic profile of the Vin Doux Naturel dessert wine with which it was previously seasoned: a fine balance of sweetness, fruit, and spice, highlighted by notes of raisins, dried plums, nuts, and honey. The result is a compact, aroma-rich cask that embodies southern French elegance and depth – perfect for distilleries and breweries seeking refined, complex maturation.

EXPERTLY REBUILT FROM ORIGINAL FRENCH WINE CASKS
During reconditioning, the original barriques are carefully dismantled, resized, and reassembled. The French oak staves remain fully intact, preserving the unique Rivesaltes flavor signature.

Thanks to the smaller volume, the contact between wood and spirit is intensified, ensuring faster, more even flavor development. These barrels release velvety sweetness, warm nutty tones, and subtle oxidative depth – ideal for finishing projects with a rich, wine-influenced character.

CRAFTSMANSHIP, QUALITY & SUSTAINABLE RECONDITIONING
Every reconditioned barrel is thoroughly inspected by our coopers for tightness, cleanliness, and aroma integrity. The staves are cleaned, finely sanded, and adjusted as needed, while hoops are replaced or renewed for a perfect fit.

The result: durable, visually stunning barrels that unite traditional craftsmanship, premium quality, and sustainable resource use. By reconditioning original Rivesaltes barrels, we reduce waste and extend the life of fine French oak – without compromising on performance or flavor.

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