225 L SPIRIT BARREL MIZUNARA OAK

PRODUCTION: France
WOOD/ORIGIN: Mizunara Oak/Japan
SIZE: 225 l
DIMENSIONS: 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
CHARRING: 1 - 4
LASER BRANDING (barrel head): Please select the option above and email us your logo file separately to [email protected] stating the order number. 
DELIVERY TIME: on Request

New distillation barrels made from Japanese Mizunara oak are among the most exclusive and sought-after barrel types in high-end cooperage. This rare Japanese oak is renowned for its exceptionally hard wood, its demanding workability, and its extremely limited availability. These very characteristics make Mizunara oak barrels a distinctive investment for distilleries and producers seeking to give their spirits a truly unique and unmistakable character.

During maturation, a distillation barrel made from Mizunara oak develops a highly complex and singular aromatic profile. Naturally high vanillin levels are complemented by delicate floral notes, hints of exotic spices, sandalwood, and incense, along with an exceptionally refined and elegant tannin structure. This rare combination results in an extraordinarily smooth, multi-layered, and long-lasting maturation process. Mizunara oak is especially prized in the world of premium whisky, while its significance for other high-quality distilled spirits continues to grow.

Our new Japanese Mizunara oak distillation barrels in the 225-liter size are individually crafted to the highest quality standards. Each barrel is handmade by experienced international master coopers who carefully account for the unique properties of this exclusive wood. The barrel construction is specifically designed to ensure controlled aging and optimal flavor development. Before shipping, every Mizunara oak barrel undergoes a rigorous quality inspection, including checks for tightness, wood quality, and craftsmanship.

By choosing a new Japanese Mizunara oak distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in a rare premium oak barrel that gives your spirits exceptional depth, elegance, and individuality - positioning them clearly in the high-end segment of barrel maturation.

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