OAK BARRELS
We craft wooden barrels ranging from 5 to 500 litres in French, American and European oak, with the option of chestnut as well.
Our oak barrels are traditionally made, relying solely on the skill of our coopers to ensure they are completely watertight. Chestnut barrels, however, require a food-safe paraffin coating to prevent leakage.
All our barrels feature galvanized hoops, a toasted interior and full pressure testing. We offer a range of char levels (from light to alligator) and unlike many modern cooperages that use gas flames, our charring is done using a wood fire – a testament to our deep respect for traditional barrel-making techniques. Each barrel reflects the skill, craftsmanship and pride that define our cooperage and we encourage clients to visit and experience the quality firsthand.
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We also supply used oak barrels sourced from wine, spirits and fortified wine, with a speciality in used Port wine barrels – thanks to our close proximity to the Douro Valley, the heart of Port wine production.
In addition to virgin oak barrels, we produce STR casks (Shave, Toast & Rechar). These are refurbished red wine barrels, where the interior is shaved to expose semi-fresh wood before toasting and recharring. STR casks offer a cost-effective alternative to virgin oak while delivering a unique flavour profile.