SPIRIT BARRELS
MADE FROM
CHERRY WOOD

Cherry wood (Prunus avium), also known as wild cherry, is a rare but increasingly popular wood type for aging premium spirits. While less common than oak, cherry wood barrels offer a uniquely refined, fruity-sweet aroma profile—ideal for whisky, rum, fruit brandies, and liqueurs seeking new sensory dimensions.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF CHERRY WOOD
I Fine Grain & Moderate Density: Cherry wood has a smooth texture and lower porosity than oak, allowing for slow, controlled aroma transfer and a gentle, harmonious maturation process.

I Low Tannin Content: With fewer tannins than oak, cherry wood delivers soft, rounded flavors without bitterness or astringency. The wood influence remains subtle and elegant.

I Rich in Natural Aromatics: Cherry wood contains natural compounds that develop sweet, fruity, and nutty notes such as cherry, almond, marzipan, and delicate spices.

AROMA PROFILE OF WILD CHERRY BARRELS
Cherry wood barrels bring a mild, elegant, and multi-layered flavor profile to your spirit:

I Fruity: Ripe cherries, red berries, dried fruits'
I Sweet: Marzipan, almond, toffee, gentle caramel
I Woody & Spicy: Light wood tones, vanilla, cinnamon, cloveThese flavors are always well-balanced, soft, and rounded—perfect for spirits that aim for character with refinement.

AGING TIME & TOASTING EFFECTS

AGING DURATION
Cherry wood releases aromas slowly and evenly, making it ideal for medium to long aging periods where fruity and sweet notes can fully develop.

TOASTING LEVELS
I Light Toast: Highlights cherry, berry, and marzipan notes
I Medium Toast: Accentuates caramel, almond, and gentle spice
I Heavy Toast: Adds roasted aromas like cocoa, toasted almond, dark sugar

COMPARISON WITH OTHER WOODS
I Cherry vs. American Oak: Less vanilla and sweetness; more subtle, fruity, and nutty
I Cherry vs. French Oak: Softer and sweeter, with more marzipan and fruit, less spice
I Cherry vs. Chestnut: Chestnut is more intense and tannic; cherry is lighter, smoother, and more aromatic

APPLICATIONS OF WILD CHERRY BARRELS IN SPIRIT AGING
Cherry wood barrels are an excellent choice for distillers seeking refined, fruit-forward, and sweet-toned flavor profiles:

I Whisky: Adds elegance and fruity sweetness to light single malts
I Rum: Balances and enriches fruity, sweet rums
I Fruit Brandies: Enhances natural aromas in cherry, apple, pear, or mirabelle brandies
I Liqueurs: Harmonizes sweet and fruity liqueurs with soft woody accents

CHERRY WOOD – THE GENTLE ALTERNATIVE TO OAK
Cherry wood offers a soft, fruity-nutty aromatic signature with refined sweetness and mild spice. It's the perfect choice for distilleries that value balanced, elegant, and subtly playful flavors. As a character-rich alternative to oak, cherry wood barrels open new creative possibilities for aging modern, premium spirits.

PRODUCTION
France/Italy/Slovenia

WOOD
Slovenia/Hungary

SIZES
40 l - 600 l

TOASTING
Light/Medium/Medium+/Heavy