28 L - 112 L SPIRIT BARREL WILD CHERRY
PRODUCTION: Slovenia/Hungary
WOOD/ORIGIN: Wild Cherry/Slovenia/Hungary
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
Distillation barrels made from cherry wood offer an exciting, fruit-forward alternative to traditional oak barrel aging. The wood of the wild cherry tree - also known as sweet cherry - is medium in weight, features medium-sized pores, and is distinguished by a particularly vibrant aromatic profile. These characteristics make cherry wood barrels increasingly attractive for the maturation of distillates and spirits, especially for producers seeking to create distinctive, character-driven products.
During aging in a cherry wood barrel, the spirit develops a pronounced fruity flavor profile with balanced sweet-and-tart nuances. Delicate cherry and stone fruit notes combine with gentle wood influences, giving the distillate freshness, elegance, and natural depth. The tannin structure remains subtle, allowing the barrel to support the original character of the spirit without overpowering it. For this reason, cherry wood distillation barrels are especially well suited for fruit brandies, premium fruit spirits, gin, experimental whisky aging, and other spirits where fruitiness and finesse are key.
Our new cherry wood distillation barrels are available in sizes of 28 liters, 40 liters, 56 liters, and 112 liters, providing ideal conditions for small batches, trial runs, and limited editions. Each barrel is handcrafted by experienced international master coopers with great attention to detail. Wood selection, barrel construction, and craftsmanship are precisely aligned to ensure even maturation and accurate flavor development. Before shipping, every cherry wood barrel undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to guarantee the highest artisanal standards.
By choosing a new cherry wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in an exceptional aging barrel that gives your spirits a distinctive fruity signature, individuality, and strong recognition value - ideal for producers who want to move beyond classic oak aging and introduce new sensory accents.
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.
