225 L SPIRIT BARREL PEAR

PRODUCTION: France/Italy/Slovenia
WOOD / ORIGIN: Pear/France/Hungary/Slovenia
SIZE: 225 l
DIMENSIONS: 95 cm (Height)/68 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
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. We will then send you the file for the laser for your approval.
DELIVERY TIME: On Request

A pear wood distillation barrel offers a refined and truly distinctive way to enhance spirits with precision. Pear wood is one of the classic premium fruit woods of Europe and Asia, yet it is only rarely used in cooperage. This rarity makes pear wood barrels especially appealing for distilleries that value individuality, elegance, and a clearly differentiated aromatic profile.

The yellowish to reddish pear wood features a dense, uniform structure and a pleasantly sweet, fruity aromatic character. During maturation, a pear wood barrel imparts delicate fruit notes, subtle sweetness, and a soft, warm wood influence to the distillate. Tannins are extremely mild, resulting in a smooth, harmonious texture that enhances the spirit without masking its original character. Fruit brandies, premium fruit spirits, fine eaux-de-vie, as well as experimental whisky or brandy aging projects particularly benefit from this subtle and elegant wood impact.

Our new pear wood distillation barrels in the 225-liter size are crafted with the highest level of artisanal precision. We recommend using these pear wood barrels in their natural, untoasted state to fully express the wood’s natural fruitiness and finesse. However, light to heavy toasting options are available on request to fine-tune the aromatic profile. Each barrel is handcrafted by experienced international master coopers and precisely adapted to the unique properties of pear wood. Before delivery, every barrel undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to ensure tightness, workmanship, and wood quality.

By choosing a new pear wood distillation barrel from OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you invest in a rare aging barrel that combines delicate fruit expression, elegance, and artisanal quality - an ideal choice for producers seeking to gently refine their spirits and give them an exceptional, unmistakable character.

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