MADEIRA BARRELS

Our Madeira barrels come directly from renowned wineries on the island of Madeira, a region celebrated for its centuries-old winemaking tradition and the exceptional quality of its fortified wines. We source these barrels from various vineyard areas across the island – including São Vicente, Câmara de Lobos, and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos – working exclusively with trusted producers who age their wines in carefully selected oak casks.

Approximately 80% of our Madeira barrels are made from French oak, prized for its fine tannin structure, subtle vanilla notes, and elegant wood influence. The share of American oak barrels is steadily growing, offering a distinct profile with gentle sweetness, warm spice, and coconut undertones, making them an exciting alternative for spirit maturation.

Madeira wine is a fortified sweet wine, enriched with cane spirit or grape brandy to reach an alcohol content of 17–20% ABV. While reminiscent of Port, Madeira offers its own rich identity, remarkable complexity, and exceptional aging potential. Depending on classification, the wine matures in casks from 18 months up to 20 years, deeply infusing the wood with layered notes of fruit, oak, and gentle oxidation.

AROMA PROFILE OF MADEIRA BARRELS
I Sweet wine notes with dried fruit, caramel, honey, and roasted tones
I Light oxidative characteristics – ideal for complex spirits
I Smooth oak influence – French oak offers elegance, American oak adds richness

APPLICATIONS
Our used Madeira barrels are ideal for refilling with whisky, rum, gin, liqueurs, fruit brandy, or craft beer. Their balanced combination of sweetness, acidity, and oak character makes them particularly well-suited for finishing projects and innovative barrel aging.

BENEFITS OF MADEIRA BARRELS FROM OAKBARRELS.SHOP
I Direct imports from leading Madeira wineries
I Available in both French and American oak
I Richly seasoned sweet wine barrels with long-term usage
I Perfect for maturing and finishing spirits and beer
I Trusted by distilleries, breweries, and aging facilities

Discover how a genuine Madeira cask, rich in history and flavor, can add a distinctive signature to your next product.