200L Oak Barrel — Virgin American & European Oak for Whisky Maturation

The 200L barrel is the classic whisky maturation size — delivering optimal wood contact and flavour development for premium spirit production. Each cask will have an ID number where will show the name of the cooperage, year of manufacture, type of oak (American, European or Spanish) and name of the cellar or distillery as well as any other further information requested by the customer. In case of seasoned casks, the type of wine contained. Made by request in any desired quantities.

Available Types of Wood:

• American Oak (Quercus Alba)
• European Oak (Quercus Robur & Quercus Petraea)
• Spanish Oak (Quercus Robur) – sourced from Galicia and Asturias
• French Oak (Quercus Robur & Quercus Petraea) – from Normandie or Limousin
• Acacia

Toasting Levels: Medium / Heavy / Heavy Char

Bung Hole Position: On the stave / On the head

Impact on the spirit:

• American oak enhances notes of vanilla, coconut, and caramel.
• European and Spanish oak provide greater structure, tannins, and spicy undertones.
• French oak, depending on its origin, can offer sweeter and silkier notes (Limousin) or more elegance and subtlety