225 L - 500 L CASKNOLIA® SPIRIT BARREL SPANISH OAK
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PRODUCTION: Casknolia® Spain
WOOD/ORIGIN: Spanish Oak/Northern Spain
SIZE: 225 l/250 l/450 l/500 l
CHARRING: 1 - 3
DELIVERY TIME: approx. 30 work days
A WOOD WITH CHARACTER FOR THE MATURATION OF HIGH-QUALITY DISTILLATES
Spanish oak is one of the most exclusive and characterful types of wood for the maturation of high-quality distillates. The oaks for our premium barrels grow in the sustainably managed forests of northern Spain. Their wood is characterized by a strong, rather dry aroma profile with moderate tannins, making it an ideal choice for distillers who seek an expressive yet harmonious flavor development.
AROMATIC DIVERSITY AND PERFECT BALANCE
The wood of the Spanish oak offers an impressive variety of aromas and gives spirits like whisky, brandy, or rum an intense, spicy note. Its fine pore structure allows for even maturation, during which the distillate interacts with the wood in perfect balance.
These special characteristics make Spanish oak barrels an excellent choice for distilleries that want to enrich their spirits with intense, natural aromas.
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY – RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FUTURE
The Spanish oaks for our barrels come from sustainably managed forests in northern Spain, where they grow under ideal climatic conditions. Sustainability is the top priority – for every tree felled, new oaks are purposefully planted to preserve the natural stock and ensure a long-term supply of raw materials.
We work closely with certified forestry operations that use environmentally friendly methods and respect the natural growth cycle of the trees. This responsible forestry actively contributes to the protection of biodiversity and ensures that future generations can also benefit from the quality of Spanish oak.
The production of these top-quality barrels takes place at the renowned Tonelería del Sur, a traditional cooperage based in Montilla Moriles, southern Spain. The company was founded in 1974 by the experienced master cooper Rafael Cabello and has stood for top craftsmanship and innovation for decades. Since 2005, the premium barrels have been marketed worldwide under the CASKNOLIA brand and are now synonymous with uncompromising quality in barrel making.
As the exclusive partner and distributor of Casknolia barrels, OAKBARRELS.SHOP offers direct access to these exceptional maturation barrels. Our customers benefit from tailor-made solutions – whether different toasting and charring levels or customized barrel sizes, each barrel is crafted to the highest standards and only shipped after strict quality control.
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
225 L: 95 cm/69 cm/57 cm
250 L: 105 cm/75 cm/57 cm
450 L: 118 cm/85 cm/69 cm
500 L: 130 cm/90 cm/70 cm
DOWNLOAD: Guidelines for new barrels
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.