TOKAJI BARRELS

The historic Tokaj wine region in northeastern Hungary is world-renowned for its noble sweet wines, known for their complex aromas and centuries-old aging traditions. At OAKBARRELS.SHOP, we offer authentically seasoned Tokaj casks – sourced directly from acclaimed wineries within the protected Tokaj-Hegyalja appellation.

These oak barrels, made from Hungarian or European oak, were used for years to age Tokaji Aszú wines. This long contact allows the wood to absorb the wine’s distinctive character, making the casks an exceptional choice for secondary aging and finishing projects.

Tokaji wine is crafted from late-harvest, botrytized white grapes – mainly Furmint, Hárslevelű, and Sárga Muskotály (Yellow Muscat). Aged traditionally in oak barriques, these wines develop deep, layered flavors. The barrels preserve and impart these nuances during the maturation of whiskies, rums, gins, craft beers, liqueurs, or fruit brandies.

AROMA PROFILE OF TOKAJ CASKS
These barrels offer a complex, well-balanced bouquet characterized by sweetness, fruit depth, and gentle oxidative notes:

I Honey, candied orange peel, apricot
I Dried fruits like figs and raisins
I Nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon
I Elegant wood tones, walnut, almond
I Delicate floral accents and subtle spice

BENEFITS OF TOKAJ CASKS FROM OAKBARRELS.SHOP
I Seasoned with authentic sweet Tokaji wine from protected origins
I Made from Hungarian/European oak with high flavor retention
I Freshly emptied, quality-checked & ready to use
I Perfect for finishing and crafting small-batch or specialty products
I Directly sourced from traditional Tokaj wineries

Add rich, sweet depth and historic elegance to your aging process – with premium Tokaj casks from OAKBARRELS.SHOP.

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN
Hungary

WOOD
Hungarian/European Oak

SIZE
225 l
Optional resizing to variable sizes (27 l, 55 l, 110 l)

AGE
6 - 10 years

In our Dessert and Sweet Wine Cask category at OAKBARRELS.SHOP, you'll find an exclusive selection of originally seasoned oak barrels, previously filled with high-quality sweet wines or aromatized spirits. These barrels offer exceptionally rich flavor profiles and are ideal for finishing and aging whisky, rum, gin, liqueurs, craft beer, or fruit brandies.

In addition to classic Tokaji and Sauternes casks, we also recommend the following highly aromatic specialty barrels:

I Apricot Brandy Casks – rich in fruity notes of apricot, vanilla, and dried fruits
I Cherry Brandy Casks – marked by ripe cherries, almonds, red berries, and sweet oak
I Pineau Casks from Charente – harmoniously sweet with grape, nut, and caramel aromas
I Triple Sec Casks from Cyprus – fresh orange peel, citrus zest, spices, and floral sweetness

All barrels are sourced directly from selected producers, freshly emptied, carefully inspected, and professionally prepared for reuse.

Explore our range of rare barrel seasonings and take your maturation projects to a new level of depth and individuality – with premium casks from OAKBARRELS.SHOP.