225 L CASKNOLIA® MADEIRA BARREL AMERICAN OAK

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Madeira/Casknolia® Portugal
WOOD: American Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 10 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
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

These premium barrels made from American oak originate directly from the island of Madeira, where they were seasoned with Madeira wine. Immediately after being emptied, the barrels are transported without intermediate storage to Andalusia, where they are carefully inspected, professionally refurbished, and prepared for re-filling by Casknolia.

The combination of high-quality American oak, intensive Madeira pre-filling, and direct processing ensures a particularly stable, expressive, and versatile aromatic profile.

Depending on quality level and style, Madeira wine matures in cask for periods ranging from 18 months up to 20 years. During this time, the wood absorbs intense and highly stable aromas that become deeply embedded in the barrel structure. Typical flavor notes include honey, vanilla, caramel, and dried fruits, accompanied by chocolate, coffee, and a warm, slightly oxidative sweetness. The American oak further enhances this profile with pronounced vanilla and caramel notes as well as a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.

Due to the different classifications of Madeira wine based on residual sweetness, these barrels offer varying levels of intensity and depth, allowing them to be precisely matched to different aging concepts. This provides producers with a high degree of sensory flexibility and control during re-filling.

These American oak Madeira barrels are ideally suited for finishing as well as for the storage and maturation of spirits such as whisky, rum, and brandy. Barrel-aged beers and ciders also benefit from the sweet, warm aromatics, oxidative depth, and harmonious oak integration that give these barrels their distinctive character.

All barrels are carefully inspected and expertly prepared in our cooperages prior to delivery to ensure optimal conditions for successful re-use.

These premium Madeira barrels are the perfect choice for producers seeking an aromatically intense oak cask with exceptional aging potential, clear provenance, and versatile applications for spirits, beers, and cider—rooted in the rich winemaking tradition of Madeira.

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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.