Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Barrel (Head Bung) - Fresh Dumped, Once Used
After aging Old Elk Straight Wheated Bourbon for 5+ years, these used bourbon barrels will impart smooth, well-balanced flavors on barrel-aged brews.
Please note: The barrels currently in stock have head bungs only and do not have head stamps.
Old Elk Wheated Bourbon Barrel (Head Bung) - Fresh Dumped, Once Used
Louisville, KY
1001 Glengarry Dr
Suite B
Louisville KY 40118
United States
Please note: The barrels currently in stock have head bungs only and do not have head stamps.
Old Elk Wheated Bourbon barrels aged a well-balanced, high-quality bourbon that lets the flavors of each of its ingredients shine. The used barrels aged the spirit for 5+ years before being freshly emptied and sent to our warehouse.
Now, after being used only once to age bourbon, these oak barrels are waiting to be filled with your beer, cider, wine or other beverage.
Mash Bill
- 51% corn
- 45% wheat
- 4% malted barley
Notes
Aroma: Toffee, vanilla, caramel and floral notes
Taste: Cream, toffee, vanilla, toasted almond, clove
FREIGHT
Fresh barrels will be shipped via a LTL motor freight provider. To ensure safety and freshness of your barrels, they are wrapped in plastic and strapped down to a pallet with a label identifying the pallet contents.
Barrels can be shipped up to 4 barrels per pallet and 8 barrels per skid (two pallets high).
Shipment transit times vary depending on location, weather and carrier capacity. For specific delivery dates, expedited shipping, preferred shipping carrier or unique delivery requests contact us directly to arrange your shipment prior to ordering.
At checkout you will be asked to confirm your delivery location type. If you do not have a loading dock or forklift, a liftgate will be required. Offloads by hand are not available.
LOCAL PICKUP
Local pickup is available from our Louisville (Fairdale), Kentucky location.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Volume | 53 gallons |
Age of Barrels | 5+ years |
Origin | Colorado |
Wood Type | American white oak, French oak |
Char/Toast Level | Heavy |
Bung Hole Location | Head |
Weight | 120 lbs |
Dimensions | 26x26x35 |
Bung Hole Size | 2 in. |
Bung Recommendation | #11 |