Traditional Barrel

225-litre barrel, transport model, French oak
The staves and ends are made with French oak, washed and dried in the open air for 24 to 30 months.

Characteristics / Dimensions:

End diameter: 56.5 cm  (22.24”)
End circumference: 177.5 cm  (69.88”)
Bilge diameter: 69.5 cm   (27.36”)
Bilge circumference: 218 cm  (85.82”)
Barrel height: 95 cm  (37.40”)
Bung hole diameter: 5 cm (1.96”)
Stave thickness: 27 mm  (1.06”)
Number of staves: 24 to 32 (staves bent over a fire)
Weight: 48kg approx.(21.81lb)
Hoops: 6 galvanised steel hoops
Thickness: 20/10ths
width: top hoop = 55 mm (2.16”)
shoulder hoop = 35 mm  (1.37”)
bilge hoop = 45 mm (1.77”)

Staves toasted to your specifications:
(over oak-chip fires)
Light, moderate, moderate+, strong.

Same smoking levels possible for barrel ends (to be specified).
Wood or silicone bungs provided.

We can also make the 225L models (59.43 US liquid Gallons)
"Barrique Château Férré" and "Barrique Château Tradition".

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