Wine Thief Ø 22 cm length 96 cm

A wine thief, also known as a barrel thief or valinch. It is the oldest tool of a distiller working with barrels. It allows you to effortlessly draw a sample of the spirit from the heart of the barrel, in order to assess its readiness. How to use: insert the wine thief into the barrel, then plug the upper opening with your thumb, creating a vacuum inside the device that prevents the liquid from spilling out. Remove the wine thief from the barrel and lower its bottom end into a glass. Lift your thumb from the upper opening and voilà – your drink sample is now in the glass. Compatible with most barrels from 96 to 500 litres.