225 L - 500 L SPIRIT BARREL CHESTNUT

PRODUCTION: Hungary/Slovenia
WOOD/ORIGIN: Chestnut/Hungary/Slovenia
SIZE: 225 l/300 l/400 l/500 l 
TOASTING: Light/Medium/Medium +/Heavy
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: Upon Request

Chestnut wood distillation barrels stand for balanced, elegant spirit maturation and offer an exciting alternative to classic oak when working with larger volumes. Chestnut is a medium-weight wood with a fine structure and a natural sweetness that adds structure to spirits without overpowering them. In barrel sizes of 225 liters, 300 liters, 400 liters, and 500 liters, chestnut wood expresses its qualities in a particularly harmonious way and is ideally suited for the professional aging of larger batches.

During storage in a chestnut barrel, the distillate develops a mild, gently sweet aromatic profile with subtle wood and spice notes. The tannin structure is moderately pronounced and supports a smooth, well-balanced texture. Especially over longer maturation periods, chestnut wood contributes clarity, freshness, and elegant depth, making these distillation barrels well suited for fruit brandies, premium fruit spirits, whisky, rum, and other distilled spirits. The natural character of the spirit remains clearly recognizable and is carefully refined.

For our new chestnut wood distillation barrels, we use sustainably grown sweet chestnut sourced from selected regions in Hungary and Slovenia. The origin of the wood and the management of the growing areas are regularly monitored to ensure consistently high material quality. Each chestnut barrel is handcrafted by experienced international master coopers and precisely tailored to the requirements of large barrel volumes. After production, every barrel undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to verify tightness, workmanship, and material quality.

By choosing a new chestnut wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in a versatile aging barrel that combines gentle sweetness, balanced aromatics, and high artisanal quality - an ideal solution for producers seeking controlled maturation, elegant wood influence, and excellent value for money in larger barrel formats.

DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
225 L: 95 cm/69 cm/57 cm
300 L: 104 cm/75 cm/62 cm
400 L: 108 cm/84 cm/69 cm
500 L: 116 cm/89 cm/74 cm

DOWNLOAD: Guidelines for new barrels

NOTE: Our products are only sold to companies or traders following § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are clearly excluded from completion of a contract! Actual barrels/casks may differ from displayed sample images! Net prices per unit ex works. Subject to availability.