Used barrels for whisky

The rules governing whisky production round the world are generally pretty byzantine and the regulations regarding what kind of barrels can be used in different countries is just one example. Here we will look at some of the rules and traditions regarding used barrels for whisky production. In some countries (Ireland and Scotland for example)

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Support Fairtransport! The engine-less sailing fleet for transport of cargo

Fairtransport transports goods from one side of the Atlantic to the other using ancient sailing boats, so that brands that wish to minimise their carbon footprint can use their services. We have been delighted to supply Fairtransport over the years with used madeira barrels, which they use to make their Tres Hombres rum (made in

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Refurbished wine barrels for sale (shave, toast and rechar or STR barrels)

New wine barrels cost a lot of money – high quality oak is in restricted supply and high demand and coopering a barrel is a highly skilled and time-consuming operation. So we have available a lower cost option, known as STR barrels, available for clients who are looking for new barrel characteristics (so no flavours

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Oak chips & alternatives

We have a range of oak chips and alternatives available in both French and American oak, with various toast options. As well as oak chips, we also have oak powder, cubes, sticks and staves all available untoasted, medium toast or extra toast. We also provide strainer bags appropriate to the size of oak alternative that

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Price update for our used Port wine barrels (+ used Maderia & Sherry barrels)

Here are our latest prices for used port wine barrels (and also used sherry barrels and used madeira barrels). Used Tawny Port Barrels500L – €770225L – €510128L – €31040L – €286 Used Ruby Port Barrels225L – €320128L – €28540L – €260 Used Madeira Barrels225L – €342128L – €31240L – €289 Used Sherry BarrelsOloroso 500L –

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