225 L - 500 L SPIRIT BARREL ACACIA
PRODUCTION: Hungary/Slovenia
WOOD/ORIGIN: Acacia/Hungary/Slovenia
SIZE: 225 l/300 l/400 l/500 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
Acacia wood distillation barrels are a powerful choice for the professional maturation of larger volumes of spirits. Acacia is among the hardest woods used in cooperage and is distinguished by its intense natural color and distinctly spicy aromatic profile. In larger barrel formats, acacia expresses its characteristics in a particularly balanced way, making it ideal for distilleries seeking to precisely control structure, depth, and character during aging.
For our acacia barrels, we use wood from the black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), also known as false acacia. This wood species offers properties comparable to true acacia, is sustainably available in Central Europe, and is exceptionally well suited for cooperage. True acacia trees are rare in Europe and play virtually no role in barrel making, whereas black locust provides a very dense, durable wood with a pronounced influence on spirit maturation.
During aging in an acacia barrel, the distillate develops a strong, luminous color and a characteristic spicy profile. Typical features include intense wood notes, slightly bitter accents, and a clear structural backbone that gives the spirit definition and expression. In barrel sizes of 225 liters, 300 liters, 400 liters, and 500 liters, the aromatic impact remains controlled and even, making acacia barrels ideal for longer aging periods, primary maturation, and larger production volumes. Spirits that benefit most are those intended to gain body, tension, and a distinctive wood-driven character.
Our new acacia wood distillation barrels are handcrafted by experienced international master coopers with meticulous attention to detail. Wood selection, barrel construction, and craftsmanship are precisely adapted to the unique properties of this hard, aromatic wood. Before delivery, every barrel undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to ensure tightness, workmanship, and material quality.
By choosing a new acacia wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in a robust aging barrel that combines intense spice, expressive color development, and outstanding craftsmanship - an ideal solution for producers who want to achieve character-driven maturation and a clear sensory signature in larger barrel formats.
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø BILGE/Ø HEAD):
225 L: 95 cm/69 cm/57 cm
300 L: 104 cm/75 cm/62 cm
400 L: 108 cm/84 cm/69 cm
500 L: 116 cm/89 cm/74 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.
