Oak Barrel 30 L (Paxarette) ex-Port Wine

Professional oak barrel with a capacity of 30 liters, designed for aging young spirits such as whisky, chacha, cognac, calvados, bourbon, and fruit distillates. This barrel has been seasoned with sweet varietal Port Wine aged for 20 years, following the traditional Scottish Paxarette technique. The wood pores have been deeply impregnated with wine under high pressure. Barrel production begins with careful wood selection. The oak trees are sourced from forests in Transcarpathia and Bukovina. The barrel features a medium char level, imparting subtle aromas of vanilla, toasted bread crust, or lightly roasted coffee to the aged spirit. The staves are crafted by splitting logs — the only method that preserves the long oak fibers intact, ensuring the barrel's airtight seal. The resulting staves are air-dried outdoors for several years. Sun and rain both contribute positively to the wood's quality. The staves dry naturally, becoming exceptionally strong. The density of the oak's annual rings is crucial: oak with sparse annual rings, grown in nutrient-rich soil, releases its flavors slowly and gradually, enriching the aroma of the spirits with each passing year. The barrel is delivered with a wood moisture content of approximately 12.5%. It requires no lengthy preparation before filling with aromatic distillates. It bears no resemblance to the souvenir-type products widely available on the market.