Special Edition 225L (59.4 gal) Handcrafted Canadian White Oak Barrel for Spirits & Wine
The BarrelsWood Special Edition 225L (59.4 gal) Oak Barrel is coopered using traditional fire-bending techniques from dense, slow-growth Canadian white oak (Quercus alba). Because a 225-liter vessel provides a higher wood-to-liquid contact ratio (Traditional Bordeaux barrique standard (225L / 59.4 US gal)), your spirit or wine extracts rich vanillins, caramelized wood sugars, toasted coconut lactones, and warm spice in 24 to 48+ months.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Volume Capacity | 225 Liters (59.4 gal US) |
| Wood Species | 100% Air-Seasoned Canadian White Oak (Quercus alba) |
| Interior Toast / Char | Fire-toasted & Medium Charred |
| Exterior & Hoops | Artisan Vintage Exterior Finish & Heavy-Duty Cooperage Hoops |
| Dimensions & Weight | 70 × 70 × 95 cm | 48.0 kg |
| Recommended Aging Cycle | 24 to 48+ months |
| Included Accessories | Solid Oak Bung Stopper (Winery/Distillery Barrique) |
3-Step Water Curing & Leak Prevention Protocol
- Swell the Staves (24–72 Hours): Insert the spigot and fill the barrel completely with cold water so the dry oak fibers hydrate and expand tightly against the steel hoops.
- Verify Seal & Drain: Once dry on the exterior for 24 hours, drain completely.
- Fill Immediately: Fill with your whiskey, bourbon, rum, or wine. Read our Barrel Seasoning & Preparation Protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the Oak Barrels 225 L | Special Edition?
The Oak Barrels 225 L | Special Edition ($990 USD) ships complete from our Canadian cooperage with a matching white oak cradle stand, a turned hardwood pouring spigot, a tapered oak bung stopper, and curing instructions.
How do I cure the Oak Barrels 225 L | Special Edition before aging whiskey, bourbon, or wine?
Insert the spigot and fill the barrel completely with cold tap water for 48 to 96 hours so the air-seasoned Canadian white oak staves hydrate and seal tightly against the steel hoops before draining and filling with spirits or wine.
How many times can I reuse the Oak Barrels 225 L | Special Edition for aging?
This charred Canadian white oak cask can be reused for 3 to 5 spirit or wine aging cycles over 5 to 8+ years, and is backed by our 30-day structural warranty across the US and Canada.
Thomas Becker
Exceptional Canadian white oak cooperage on the Oak Barrels 225 L | Special Edition. Sealed completely after a 48-hour cold water cure, and the medium-charred interior imparted rich vanilla, toasted caramel, and spice notes into our bourbon in weeks.
Rachel Mercer
Thick quarter-sawn Quercus alba staves, tight steel hoops, and a sturdy oak cradle stand. Best small-batch aging cask we have used in our home cellar.