28 L - 112 L SPIRIT BARREL ACACIA
PRODUCTION: Hungary/Slovenia
WOOD/ORIGIN: Acacia/Hungary/Slovenia
SIZE: 28 l/40 l/56 l/112 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: Approx. 30 working days
Acacia wood distillation barrels stand for bold, spicy maturation and are aimed at producers who deliberately want to give their spirits a powerful and distinctive profile. Acacia is one of the hardest woods used in cooperage and is valued for its intense natural color and pronounced aromatic impact. For our acacia barrels, we use wood from the black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), also known as false acacia, which is particularly well suited for spirit maturation and is sustainably available in Central Europe.
During aging in an acacia barrel, the distillate develops a characteristically spicy aromatic profile with strong wood notes, subtle bitterness, and a lively structure. At the same time, the wood promotes rapid and noticeable color development. Tannins are present yet well integrated, making acacia wood especially suitable for spirits that are intended to gain structure, expressiveness, and a clear sensory edge. Acacia distillation barrels are commonly used for fruit brandies, premium fruit spirits, herbal liqueurs, rum, and experimental whisky maturation.
Our new acacia wood distillation barrels are available in sizes of 28 liters, 40 liters, 56 liters, and 112 liters, making them ideal for small batches, targeted aging, finishing processes, and experimental series. Thanks to the high wood-to-liquid ratio, these barrel sizes allow for intensive yet well-controlled flavor extraction. Each barrel is handcrafted by experienced international master coopers and precisely tailored to the specific properties of acacia wood. Before shipping, every barrel undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to ensure tightness, workmanship, and wood quality.
By choosing a new acacia wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in an expressive aging barrel that combines intense spice, strong color development, and artisanal quality - an ideal choice for distilleries and producers looking to clearly differentiate their spirits from classic oak barrel aging.
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
28 L: 50 cm/37 cm/29 cm
40 L: 50 cm/46 cm/40 cm
56 L: 61 cm/47 cm/41 cm
112 L: 75 cm/56 cm/46 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.
