23L (6.07 gal) Handcrafted Canadian White Oak Barrel for Spirits & Wine
The BarrelsWood 23L (6.07 gal) Oak Barrel is coopered using traditional fire-bending techniques from dense, slow-growth Canadian white oak (Quercus alba). Because a 23-liter vessel provides a higher wood-to-liquid contact ratio (Standard 6-gallon carboy equivalent for full wine kits), your spirit or wine extracts rich vanillins, caramelized wood sugars, toasted coconut lactones, and warm spice in 6 to 10 months.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Volume Capacity | 23 Liters (6.07 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 | 31 × 32 × 42 cm | 8 kg |
| Recommended Aging Cycle | 6 to 10 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the Oak barrel 23L?
The Oak barrel 23L ($220 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 barrel 23L 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 barrel 23L 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.
Hannah Lindqvist
Exceptional Canadian white oak cooperage on the Oak barrel 23L. 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.
Marcus Vance
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.