40 L - 130 L CASKNOLIA® MOSCATEL BARREL
SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Moscatel/Casknolia® Spain
WOOD: American Oak
SIZE: 40 l/50 l/64 l/130 l
AGE: 12 months (40 l - 64 l)/18 months (130 l)
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 30 working days
These Moscatel wine barrels with capacities from 40 to 130 liters rank among the most aromatically intense sweet wine casks for precise and expressive maturation projects. The barrels are crafted at the renowned cooperage Tonelería del Sur in Andalusia and are then deliberately seasoned with Moscatel wine in nearby bodegas for 12 to 18 months.
Moscatel is one of the most traditional sweet wine styles of southern Spain and is celebrated for its intense fruit character, floral aromas, and natural sweetness. During seasoning, the wine leaves a lasting imprint on the oak, creating a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe grapes, orange blossom, honey, dried fruits, and subtle spicy nuances.
The use of American oak enhances this aromatic profile perfectly. It amplifies the sweet and fruity components with vanilla and caramel notes, gentle toasted aromas, and a warm, rounded oak spice. The result is a barrel profile that is powerful yet well balanced, expressive without becoming overpowering.
The available barrel sizes of 40, 50, 64, and 130 liters offer different maturation dynamics. In all cases, the high ratio of wood surface area to liquid volume ensures fast, effective, and highly precise aroma transfer - ideal for short to medium aging periods and targeted finishing applications.
After seasoning, the barrels are freshly emptied, carefully inspected, and professionally prepared for re-use. Condition, tightness, and sensory performance meet the highest professional standards.
These Moscatel wine barrels made from American oak are perfectly suited for the storage and aging of a wide range of spirits, including whisky, rum, and brandy. Barrel-aged beers and ciders also benefit from the fruity sweetness, floral elegance, and warm oak integration these casks impart. They are an excellent choice for creative, aroma-driven maturation concepts.
These Moscatel-seasoned sweet wine barrels from Andalusia are ideal for producers seeking a compact, intensely aromatic cask with flexible aging dynamics and versatile applications for spirits, beers, and cider - fruity, elegant, and sensorily expressive.
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
40 L: 54 cm/44 cm/35 cm
50 L: 56 cm/46 cm/37 cm
64 L: 60 cm/49 cm/39 cm
130 L: 80 cm/62 cm/48 cm
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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.
