Wine & whiskey barrels are a small handmade work of art, just like our lovingly handcrafted Skypak trolleys. The uniqueness of these barrels lives on here. There are many factors that make this wood so special and valuable. The whiskey and wine is stored in the oak barrels for years and absorbs many flavours that later shape the taste. Maturation takes place over many years, in barrels of different origins.
Although more and more machines are being used in the production of barrels, the actual manufacturing process remains in human hands.
The boards for the staves cannot be cut out of a tree trunk like rectangular timber, which is used for building. It is important to pay attention to the grain of the wood when cutting out the staves. Otherwise the alcohol will evaporate or there will be a leak. Only oak is suitable for production so that the breathing of the barrels is not hindered. In addition, other types of wood give off an unpleasant flavour. The logs used should be 70 to 200 years old.
The wood only comes to life through heat treatment. Heating in an oven breaks open the wood structure, the barrel matures and begins to come to life. The barrel is burnt from the inside, which activates the wood. This means that the flavour is activated by the heat.
All of this also contributes to the individual appearance of our Skypak trolleys with. Each one is unique due to the different barrels, because each barrel looks different and has a different origin.
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