Oak Barrels - Whiskey Barrels - Spigots - Treatments

PREMIUM American Oak Wine Barrels - Made for Quality Wine and Ale Supply by a small, family owned cooperage. Our Oak Wine Barrels are made of smooth, clear,premium, slow growing Minnesota White Oak. They're beautiful, inside and out. Built by hand and toasted to perfection. Every barrel is tested before shipping for that final step in quality assurance.
Available in 5, 10, 15, 30 and 59 gallon sizes.
Premium Wine Oak Barrels

Every oak barrel is made out of bent planks of oak (called staves). Only the highest quality of oak is used in the oak barrels we sell, and the staves used are always chosen by hand. The reason these are hand selected, is that the quality of the completed oak barrel lies heavily in these staves.

The toasting level is achieved based upon the heating time (around 30 minutes). The flavors of the wine partially depend on this. When heated longer than 30 minutes the toast level is heavier. When heated less than 30 minutes, it is lighter. There are multiple toasting levels, which can be adjusted according to what you need. These levels are heavy, medium, medium+, and light. The toasting process happens when a caramelization in the wood occurs (during the heating of the staves). Some examples of the aromas this brings, are: a touch of nut, vanilla, fresh bread, or buttered bread. When one tastes a wine, they will often find these amazing aromas. Our barrels are toasted to medium or medium +.

  2 gallon: Not available at this time

  5 gallon: 14 x 18 with 11 inch head - 27 lbs - Ships UPS

10 gallon: 16 x 17 with 14 inch head - 30 lbs - Ships UPS

15 gallon: 17 x 24 with 14 inch head - 30 lbs - Ships UPS oversize rate

30 gallon: 21 x 29 with 16 inch head - 65 lbs - Ships UPS oversize rate

59 gallon: 27 x 35 with 22 inch head - 130 lbs - Ships by truck

Each 2 pack treats up to 6 gallons of wine. Full oak barrel flavor in 6 weeks!

The Original Oak Infusion Spiral delivers as good or better results than American and French Oak barrels currently used to create premium wines. A perfectly created toasted oak alternative, made in a way that gives you unrivaled taste and aroma! No compromise. No kidding. The Original Infusion Spiral is the best alternative to barrel oaking. Made from the finest American and French Oak, and toasted to perfection. The unique spiral shape allows the Infusion Spirals to achieve maximum extraction time in 6 weeks. Suggested application: One package of 2 oak spirals is enough to flavor a total of 6 gallons right in a carboy. Perfect for the home wine maker. Use one stick for every 3 gallons of wine. Place directly into the wine for full barrel oak flavor (to the strength of a new oak barrel). Full extraction is accomplished in 6 weeks. Withdraw sooner for a milder taste. Infusion Spirals are made of ultra premium American or French Oak. No sapwood, no bark, no knots. The unique process distributes the flavor evenly and can fully flavor a carboy or flavor tank in as little as six weeks. Deep-toasted to perfection with time saving grooves. Cut from the best air-dried oak available. Each piece is hand-picked and examined, insuring perfection and avoiding any imperfections such as knots, sapwood or bark. Flawless, beautiful Oak. They are toasted to perfection, and they're toasted 100 per cent through the wood. We guarantee the accuracy of each stick, allowing you the assurance of uniformity in each of your batches. See for yourself. Snap one in half. Available in light, medium, medium plus and heavy toast. Customize oak extraction levels by increasing or decreasing the number of sticks. Spirals can also be snapped in half for added flexibility. The original Infusion Spiral is the best oak alternative.

Toast Levels
• Light Toast fresh oak, coconut and fruit flavors.
• Medium Toast has less tannins but more bouquet, so will impart more aroma than flavor. A warm, sweet character with strong vanilla overtones.
• Medium Plus Toast is between Medium and Heavy Toast. It has aromas of honey, roasted nuts and a hint of coffee and spices. Ideal toast level for most red wines
• Heavy Toast brings pronounced caramelized, carbonized and toast flavors very quickly. It is most often used in big, bold red wines

Oak Infusion Spirals - 6 pack BARREL PACK - American or French Oak - Treats 59 Gallons. Same quality as smaller version above but these are SERIOUS! Each 6 pack treats up to 59 gallons of wine. Nylon wrapped and tied together for easy use in a stainless steel tank or neutral oak barrel.

Oak Infusion Spirals - 6 pack BARREL PACK - American - MEDIUM Toast - Treats 59 Gallons. Each 6 pack BARREL PACK treats up to 59 gallons of wine. Nylon wrapped and tied together for easy use in a stainless steel tank or neutral oak barrel. The Original Oak Infusion Spiral is better all around for use in neutral barrels or stainless steel tanks and captures 100 per cent of new barrel flavor in as little as six weeks. The one-of-a-kind spiral shape allows for rapid, controllable, predictable results. The Infusion Spiral barrel pack is meant to be used in conjunction with a neutral 59 gallon wine barrel and can be inserted through the bung without removing the head or of course used in stainless steel wine storage tanks. The spirals are incased in a food grade mesh for ease of use. The unique spiral shape of our nine inch barrel packs achieve maximum excelerated extraction time. Oak flavor is extracted in six weeks and can be withdrawn sooner for a milder taste. Suggested application is one barrel pack ( six - 9 inch Spirals) per 59 gallon (225 liters) barrel. These are NOT just another Oak Alternative.

Toast Levels
• Light Toast fresh oak, coconut and fruit flavors.
• Medium Toast has less tannins but more bouquet, so will impart more aroma than flavor. A warm, sweet character with strong vanilla overtones.
• Medium Plus Toast is between Medium and Heavy Toast. It has aromas of honey, roasted nuts and a hint of coffee and spices. Ideal toast level for most red wines
• Heavy Toast brings pronounced caramelized, carbonized and toast flavors very quickly. It is most often used in big, bold red wines

StaVin is the industry leader in fire-toasted oak products. They import high quality French and Hungarian oaks and select premium American white oak from Missouri and Minnesota. All their oak is seasoned naturally for three years and fire-toasted by hand using proprietary methods. Recommended usage is 2 - 2.5 oz per 5 gallons, 5 oz per 10 gallons and 8 oz per 15 gallon demi john. Leave for a minimum of two months. Oak cubes by design have a longer contact time with wine than chips making them better for long term aging of wine and even beer. Longer contact time equals better extraction of flavors usually 3 to 6 months contact and leads to more complex oak flavors. Choose from American, French or Hungarian and three levels of toast. Medium, House (Medium Plus) and Dark.

High quality Italian wood spigots with nice tight cork insert with 'T' twist handle. SIze '0' usable diameter is 11/16 min. to 7/8 max.. Length is 5.5 inch. Size '0' is usually used on 1 and 2 gallon barrels. SIze '3' usable diameter is 15/16 min. to 1-3/8 max.. Length is 8.5 inch. Size '3' is usually used on 5 gallon and larger barrels.

For treatment of barrels to remove excess tannin. Required usage of 1 pound per every 5 gallons of hot water. 50 gallon barrel will require 10 lbs of Barolkleen. New barrels need to be treated in the following way:

• Fill the barrel with a solution of Barolkleen mixed to a strength of 1 pound to every 5 gallons of hot water & leave for at least 48 hours.
• Drain the barrel & flush it with clean water until water runs clear from the barrel.
• Mix a solution of two ounces of sodium metabisulfite & one ounce of citric acid in two gallons of warm water and pour this solution into the barrel. Roll it around so it comes in contact with all interior surfaces.
• Drain the sulphite solution, rinse the barrel well & immediately fill with wine.

This acid is popular among winemakers. It is the primary acid found in fruits such as lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, pineapple and others. Citric acid is also used in smaller doses along with metabisulfite or campden tablets to enhance their sterilizing effectiveness. One teaspoon of citric will raise the titratable acid in a gallon of wine by .15 per cent tartaric.

Here is one way to use suplhur sticks in barrels. Hang a lighted sulfur stick in the barrel, placing the bung on very loosely. Pressure will build up with the burning of the sulfur stick and can blow out the bung. After about 5 minutes, remove the burnt sulfur stick and place bung in tightly. The burning of the sulfur stick uses up the oxygen in the barrel, killing bacteria and mold.