We build hundreds of iStill Barrels per year for customers all over the world. Have you always wanted to see how they are made? Please see below:

Staves ...

Grinding ...

And shaving ...

Results in prepared staves ...

The now prepared staves meet the temporary hoops ...

And the barrels-to-be get toasted ...

Resulting in fully toasted iStill Barrels ...

Last temporary hoops are fitted and tightened ...

Crozing is next ...

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Staves for the barrel heads ...

Making barrel heads ...

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Placing the barrel heads into the barrel ...

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Filling and pressure testing the iStill Barrels ...

Temporary hoops removal ...

Sanding and hoop replacement ...

Behold, eight 110 liter iStill Barrels ...

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