Bourbon barrel 190 l new

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.

Based on the open-pored oak and the relatively thin stave diameter (20mm), this barrel is “breathing” a lot, i. e. your distillate will ripen quickly.

Charred heads.

Bung made of wood

Toast:

- Char 1
- Char 3
- "Alligator" Toast (Char 4)

Dimensions ca.:
Ø Head: 54 cm
Ø Belly: 65 cm
Length of dove: 89 cm
Ø Bung: 50 mm

Char levels—Or how long the barrel’s interior is exposed to intense heat

Level 1 Char—15 seconds

Level 2 Char—30 seconds

Level 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)