Quality

In the end, a barrel is judged by the quality of the wood. EBC sources its wood within a 50-mile radius of the cooperage. The mountainous Kentucky terrain yields tight-grained oak that, when slowly toasted, produces excellent flavors. Barrel Builders and EBC have worked closely to develop a set of specifications - from wood selection to hoop placement - to ensure the Barrel Builders’ brand barrel is of highest quality.

Consistency

Winemakers want a barrel that provides consistent flavors year after year. Because EBC sources wood from a relatively small region, the terrain where the oak is grown is very consistent. At the cooperage, EBC has acres of drying yards where stave wood is aging under perfect conditions - plenty of rain and long, cold winters. All wood is air-dried for a minimum of 36 months.

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