20L (5.28 gal) Handcrafted Canadian White Oak Barrel for Spirits & Wine
The BarrelsWood 20L (5.28 gal) Oak Barrel is coopered using traditional fire-bending techniques from dense, slow-growth Canadian white oak (Quercus alba). Because a 20-liter vessel provides a higher wood-to-liquid contact ratio (Commercial pilot & serious home-cellar ratio (2x faster maturation)), your spirit or wine extracts rich vanillins, caramelized wood sugars, toasted coconut lactones, and warm spice in 5 to 9 months.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Volume Capacity | 20 Liters (5.28 gal US) |
| Wood Species | 100% Air-Seasoned Canadian White Oak (Quercus alba) |
| Interior Toast / Char | Fire-toasted & Medium Charred |
| Exterior & Hoops | Classic Natural Canadian White Oak Finish & Galvanized Steel Hoops |
| Dimensions & Weight | 30 × 32 × 39 cm | 8 kg |
| Recommended Aging Cycle | 5 to 9 months |
| Included Accessories | Wooden Cradle Stand + Tapered Hardwood Spigot Tap + Oak Bung Stopper |
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.
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