American Chestnut 6.4L Barrel *EXPERIMENTAL*

Enhance Your Spirits with Our 100-Year-Old American Chestnut Barrel

This barrel is crafted from rare, 100-year-old American Chestnut, sourced from reclaimed wood in Ohio. A customer provided this incredible material, salvaged from barns and churches that once stood along the country side but are now vanishing at an alarming rate. This wood carries a deep history, and now, it has a second life, infusing your spirits with its unique character.

American Chestnut was once a dominant species in the U.S., prized for its durability and fine grain before it was nearly wiped out by blight. Now, working with this wood is a rare opportunity, and we're excited to explore its potential for aging spirits.

If this barrel doesn’t perform as expected, we’ll replace it with a standard oak barrel. Your participation in this experiment isn’t just appreciated, it’s essential in discovering how this historic wood shapes aging.

Important Hydration Note:

This wood has been found to be very dry, meaning you’ll need to hydrate the barrel longer than usual before filling it with spirits. I highly recommend filling the barrel with water for at least a week before use. Initial leaking is more common than normal, but once properly soaked, the barrel will hold tight and continue aging your spirits for years.

Features:

• 100-Year-Old American Chestnut imparts a distinct flavor profile, different from oak, with warm, toasty notes and a hint of natural sweetness.
• Stainless Steel Can and Spigot provide an inert environment, ensuring the wood is the only flavor influence.
• White Oak Bung and Beeswax Seal create a tight, secure closure for optimal aging.

Capacity:

With a 1.8-gallon (6.5 L) capacity, this barrel is ideal for achieving exceptional results.

Extras:

Includes the bung used for testing and an additional new unused bung.

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