The Barrel Mill

The Barrel Mill is a cooperage based in Central Minnesota, specializing in crafting high-quality oak barrels for the craft spirit industry. The company also holds the patent for The Oak Infusion Spiral, which is an oak alternative used to infuse flavor and aroma into fine wine, whiskey, rum, and beer. The barrels are made from premium oak, carefully selected for its tight grain and aged outdoors for a minimum of 24 months to achieve optimal tannin reduction, moisture content, and complex wood compounds.

With a family legacy of over a century in the lumber business, the company acquired the cooperage in 2004 and leveraged its extensive expertise to revitalize the business. By making substantial investments in state-of-the-art machinery and technology, The Barrel Mill has established itself as a leading brand renowned for providing quality products to the beverage industry.

The innovative Oak Infusion Spiral has garnered widespread recognition for its ability to impart exceptional flavors and aromas to wines, with successful applications in numerous wines across North America's major wine regions. The unique spiral-cut design maximizes surface area, facilitating rapid extraction of toasted oak's aromatic compounds and their seamless integration into the wine.

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