Half Whiskey Barrel Planters: How to Prepare & Plant in Oak Barrels
Every cask at BarrelsWood is coopered in Canada from slow-growth, air-seasoned Canadian white oak (Quercus alba) using traditional fire-bending and tongue-and-groove joinery with…
How to Ferment & Pickle Cucumbers and Vegetables in an Oak Barrel
Quick pickling is a popular method of preserving the flavors of vegetables while adding a tangy, acidic kick. And while you can easily make quick pickles in a jar or container,…
Pickle Barrels: A Time-Honored Tradition of Pickling
Authentic lacto-fermentation depends on breathable, uncharred hardwood staves and natural oak tannins that keep cucumbers, garlic dills, cabbage, and garden vegetables crisp without…
How to Age Brandy & Cognac in a Toasted Oak Barrel: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own brandy barrel, you’re in for a rewarding journey of craftsmanship and tradition. Crafting a barrel from scratch may seem like a daunting…
Types of Wooden Barrels for Sale: Whiskey, Wine, Pickle & Vinegar Oak Casks
Every cask at BarrelsWood is coopered in Canada from slow-growth, air-seasoned Canadian white oak (Quercus alba) using traditional fire-bending and tongue-and-groove joinery with…
Are Wooden Oak Barrels a Good Investment for Aging Whiskey & Wine?
Every cask at BarrelsWood is coopered in Canada from slow-growth, air-seasoned Canadian white oak (Quercus alba) using traditional fire-bending and tongue-and-groove joinery with…
How do you keep a wooden barrel from rotting?
Every cask at BarrelsWood is coopered in Canada from slow-growth, air-seasoned Canadian white oak (Quercus alba) using traditional fire-bending and tongue-and-groove joinery with…
Your Guide for Oak Barrels: Whiskey vs Wine
Wooden barrels are pot-bellied vessels made of staves. Many sorts of wine and whiskey need to go through the process of aging in oak barrels.
Oak Barrel Winemaking Secrets: How to Ferment & Mature Wine at Home
Winemaking is an art in which secrets take years to learn, but anyone can make homemade grape wine. It is clear that it will not be a masterpiece worthy of world exhibitions, but if…
Crafting Beer Like a Pro: Insider Tips for Homebrewers
Every cask at BarrelsWood is coopered in Canada from slow-growth, air-seasoned Canadian white oak (Quercus alba) using traditional fire-bending and tongue-and-groove joinery with…
How to Age Homemade Whiskey & Bourbon in a Small Oak Barrel
Whiskey is distinguished from other noble beverages by its long aging in oak barrels for whiskey. While a wide variety of crops and grains are suitable as raw materials, the process…
Why Oak-Aged Homemade Wine Is Healthier: Natural Tannins & Antioxidants
It should be noted that winemaking began as a domestic industry, and only over time has become a branch of the food industry. Modern winemaking, unfortunately, has lost a very…