We typically have a hundred or so or each size barrel in stock, which can be sent out within 2 business days.

All of our wood is sustainably and responsibly sourced in the US and FSC certified. Most of our American White Oak is from Northern Missouri while a portion is sourced right here in Minnesota. As one of the leading cooperages in the US, our company has its roots in the lumber business (over 100 years of experience) so you can rest assured that your barrels delivery quality, consistency and repeatability in every batch.

We select the finest American White Oak from the highest-quality staves produced in the US – using thicker staves to reduce evaporation loss and increase the quality of the barrel. Each stave is air-dried up to two years, individually molded, traditionally fired bent, toasted and charred to your specifications. We used galvanized steel hoops that are custom made in house. Our heads are put together with tongue and groove joints, charred and sealed with local, organic beeswax. In short, we cooper each barrel with care.

Upon completion, each barrel is hand stress-tested with high temperature, pressurized filtered water to ensure there are no leaks. From the first stave to the final assembly, The Barrel Mill’s commitment to quality has no equal.

Smaller barrels can mean bigger ROIs due to increased amount of the spirit coming in contact with the barrel. Our smaller Premium White Oak barrels can help you get your product to market faster without sacrificing quality. We currently offer 5 gal, 10 gal, 15 gal and 30 gal barrels.

Well, straight up – it shouldn’t because we test each and every one. That said, if your barrel sits too long unfilled it can become dehydrated and will need to be swelled with water. Before you fill, follow the barrel care instructions that were sent with your barrel. No leaks should occur if you follow these instructions.

Very much so. Not only has the design been around for years, it’s been used by many top distilleries (many of which have won the industry’s highest honors) and ETS Labs in California has tested the specific toast and char levels.

Because new Oak barrels are scarce. Using The Infusion Spiral® in a through-bung insertion can enhance old barrels. Many customers also use the spirals with new barrels to get product to market faster as well as imparting different finishes on popular spirits to make unique products.

Of course! They are ideal for imparting Oak attributes in whiskey in either stainless steel or plastic tanks. Our customers have used spirals in these applications with great success.

Following the dose recommendations on the label will get you roughly the same Oak color, flavor, and aroma in 6 weeks as you would 8 months in a 53 gallon charred Oak barrel. It is easy to over-oak, so please follow the label instructions – you can always add more later.

Liquids penetrate wood eight times faster when exposed to the end grain of the wood versus the side grain, like barrels and other Oak alternatives.

Our products are shipped from stock, packaged in sealed plastic bags for freshness, and usually arrive in four business days by ground transport from our Minnesota facility.

No, charred oak barrels are required for bourbons. Please check with TTB labeling guidelines. Many distilleries are making bourbon-like products with specialty applications.

One tank pack per 270 gallons of spirit.

Two 8” spirals are recommended per six gallons of spirits.

We suggest using a stainless steel eyelet that is screwed into the bottom of your normal bung and using the included food-grade zip-tie to connect the end of the mesh bag to the eyelet. Another option is to use about three feet of fishing line (20-30 lbs. strength) to tie to one end of the mesh and staple to the other end on the outside of the barrel, next to the bung hole.

Yes, if you are a commercial distillery. Please contact us to start a trial. All we ask for is a sample of your results.