225 L SPIRIT BARREL BALSA

PRODUCTION: France
WOOD/ORIGIN: Balsa/Brazil
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: Upon Request

A distillation barrel made from balsa wood is a true specialty in cooperage and is designed for producers who intentionally want to explore new paths in spirit maturation. Balsa wood, botanically known as Ochroma pyramidale, originates from the tropical regions of South America and is sustainably cultivated there. Its exceptionally lightweight wood with a fine, homogeneous structure is only rarely used for distillation barrels, opening up aromatic possibilities that differ significantly from those of traditional oak barrels.

During maturation, a balsa wood barrel interacts with the distillate in an especially gentle manner. Flavor development remains subtle and elegant, characterized by delicate sweet wood notes, floral nuances, and a soft, rounded mouthfeel. Tannins are extremely mild and support a harmonious fullness without dominating the spirit. As a result, balsa wood distillation barrels are ideally suited for distilleries aiming to create refined, balanced, and modern spirit profiles or to set distinctive accents for limited-edition releases.

Our new balsa wood distillation barrels in the 225-liter size are crafted with exceptional care. Experienced international master coopers work this demanding wood by hand, precisely tailoring barrel construction and design to the unique properties of this lightweight and aromatically sensitive material. Each barrel is individually produced and subjected to a rigorous quality inspection prior to delivery to ensure tightness, workmanship, and material quality.

By choosing a new balsa wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in an extraordinary maturation tool that gives your distillates a fine, elegant aromatic profile and allows you to clearly differentiate your products from classic barrel aging approaches.

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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.