World Cooperage

Original whisky barrel, made of 18-month air-dried American Oak by Independent Stave Company (ISC - World Cooperage) in the USA – hewed in Ozars / Missouri.These barrels have been toasted with the classic gas toast charring.In the standard segment, these barrels are equipped with Char 1, Char 3 or the "Alligator" Toast (Char 4), which is a very dark char, designed to provide more extractives for the spirit while offering a unique flavor profile, which tastes like bourbon vanilla, toast or nuts together with sweet smoke aromas. The color release is excellent, leading to a dark gold color.These barrels have been toasted with the classic gas toast charring.In the standard segment, these barrels are equipped with Char 1, Char 3 or the "Alligator" Toast (Char 4), which is a very dark char, designed to provide more extractives for the spirit while offering a unique flavor profile, which tastes like bourbon vanilla, toast or nuts together with sweet smoke aromas. The color release is excellent, leading to a dark gold color.Due to the charring and the thin stave thickness (20 mm), your distillate matures quickly.Charred heads. Bung made of wood Toast:- Char 1- Char 3- "Alligator" Toast (Char 4) Char levels—Or how long the barrel’s interior is exposed to intense heatLevel 1 Char—15 secondsLevel 2 Char—30 secondsLevel 3 Char—35 seconds (this is the most common charring)Level 4 Char—55 seconds (this is also referred to as “alligator char,” as it produces a wood texture similar to an alligator’s hide)  

This barrel is toasted Medium Plus and has been charred afterwards with Char #1 or #4. The difference between the different char levels is the depth to which the charring is burned into the wood. These different depths can be achieved by using a longer or shorter Charring. The carbon layer is thinnest at Char 1 (flash char) and deepest at Char 4 (aligator char). Thanks to a spiral milling in the surface of the barrel has been increased. The remaining chips have been left in the barrel. The chips are a part of the barrel thus it’s no aromatization and is allowed. This combination offers more flavors in less time. Producer: Independant Stave company (ISC)

Distillate barrels 100 l - made from American White Oak. The barrel interior is toasted/charred and the exterior of the barrel is raw. They are perfect for your beer distillate, whisky, corn and other distillates which need a fine vanilla note with roasted aroma during maturation.Available toastings:MediumMedium PlusChar 3 Please note, the content indicated for wooden casks do not correspond with net capacity. The capacity can be higher or even less. Balances are not reason for reclamations. Supplied without barrel storage or racks. Delivery without spigot.Please note that the oak wood will release its aromas to the beverage stored in the barrel after a short time. If you do not want any change in the taste, we recommend ornamental barrels or barrels with inner stainless steel bubble.

Distillate barrels 30 l – ca. 50 l - made from American White Oak. The barrel interior is toasted/charred and the exterior of the barrel is raw. They are perfect for your beer distillate, whisky, corn and other distillates which need a fine vanilla note with roasted aroma during maturation. Toast: Heavy Please note, the content indicated for wooden casks do not correspond with net capacity. The capacity can be higher or even less. Balances are not reason for reclamations. Supplied without barrel storage or racks. Delivery without spigot.Please note that the oak wood will release its aromas to the beverage stored in the barrel after a short time. If you do not want any change in the taste, we recommend ornamental barrels or barrels with inner stainless steel bubble.

A hybrid barrel made of American and German oak. The German oak was used for the staves and the American oak for the heads.The barrel was crafted for the producer who wants softer oak flavors with increased complexity after extended aging. Heavy Toast with a light Char finish The barrel has been toasted slowly over an oak fire for 30 minutes before it catches on fire to create the light char level on the surface. Longer aging is required for this toast to maximize flavor and complexity. The barrel is equipped with a silicone bung as standard.  Supplied without barrel storage or racks. Please note, the content indicated for wooden casks do not correspond with net capacity. The capacity can be higher or even less. Balances are not reason for reclamations. 

These barrels were built in the characteristic cigar shape to achieve a faster and more effective maturing. The barrels are available in German (brings spice and emphasizes the fruit) or American oak (brings vanilla and increases the mouthfeel). Due to the elongated design with the same volume, the inner surface is larger than that of a 110 l barrel of the classic design. This larger surface serves both for micro-oxygenation and the release of wood aromas. Several tests and tastings have shown a more balanced, harmonious result. Due to their design, the relatively small barrel heads are, like the staves of the barrel, also treated with medium toast (Fine tannic structures, toasted bread, vanilla, light caramel).  The barrel is equipped with a silicone bung as standard. Our toastings are applied very slowly, you can see it in the uniformity inside the barrel and without burn bubbles on the stave! Please note, the content indicated for wooden casks do not correspond with net capacity. The capacity can be higher or even less.Balances are not reason for reclamations. 

These barrels made from American white oak from German production are not only particularly attractive due to their soft and vanilla-like sensory characteristics, but also due to their optimized cost structures. Toastings:MediumMedium PlusChar 3Medium Plus + Char 3 (Double Toast)Forte Toast   Toasted heads, with silicon bung 

The staves of this hybrid barrel were made from American oak and the heads from European oak. The barrel was developed for users in the distillate sector who want to achieve a softer oak influence with greater complexity after longer maturation.Char 1 or Char 4 with charred headsThe reserve barrel is slowly toasted over an oak fire for 30 minutes. It then catches fire to create a slight char level on the surface. With this toast, the distillate must be left in the barrel for longer to maximize aroma development and complexity.Galvanized hoops - toasted headsPlease note that the nominal size of wooden barrels does not always correspond to the net capacity, which may be higher or lower. Deviations do not constitute grounds for complaint.

Barrel staves stored for 24 monthsBarrel hoops: 6 hot-dip galvanised tyresWood origin: USA (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)Toasting technique: Traditional with toasted headsAromas: rich oak wood and roasted aromas, vanilla, spices, brown sugarPalate: balance between fruit and roasted aromas, rich in structure and with a fine finishPerfect for: strong red and white wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, SyrahWe recommend a maturation period of: 12-18 monthsWe have put together a selection of these toastings for you with brief information:These profiles represent a selection of very popular toasting variants in Europe. Many of these used alone are too much for one wine, therefore the combination must be sought and selected. The application to other types of wine is also conceivable! For further toasting profiles please contact us!Profiles 11:This toasting is designed for really fine wines, it adds body and length while creating a nice balance between fruit and wood. This toasting on the classic American barrel brings complexity and finesse! Can be used for example with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay.Profile 33:Developed by a European oenologist, designed for medium to very complex body red wines. This toast is applied in a relatively short time with great heat. Characteristic are vanilla aromas, light toasted characters, slightly wood characters on the tongue. To be applied e.g. with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.Profile 37:A toast made by slowly and steadily applying heat. This toast enhances the toasted aromas, it brings a mix between dark toast, toffee and caramelized sugar. This toast gives the wine a typical barrique taste. To be used for example with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay.Profile 52:A toasting developed to reduce the lactone character in American oak. By increasing the toasting time and temperature, the lignin breakdown is increased and this profile pronounces vanilla notes. It is a toasting that offers the fruity character and light notes of dark toast and smoke aromas.Profile 105:Corresponds to the Medium Plus Toasting and is a further development of this, with a somewhat rounder finish.Profile 107:This toast is an intermediate between Profile 52 and Profile 33, it offers mild vanillin and roasted aromas, has its best results in Pinot Noir. 

shape: Export 300, 102 cm stave lengthBarrel staves stored for 24 monthsbarrel hoops: 8 hot-dip galvanised hoopsWood origin: USA (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)Toasting technique: Traditional with toasted headsAromas: rich oak wood and roasted aromas, vanilla, spices, brown sugarPalate: balance between fruit and roasted aromas, rich in structure and with a fine finishPerfect for: strong red and white wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, SyrahWe recommend a maturation period of: 12-18 months