Home barrel-ageing aid that brings authentic cask flavours to spirits and wines, ideal for small-batch experimentation. Barrel enthusiasts can achieve tropical fruit, vanilla and spice notes without a full-size barrel. Are five hand-made spirals, sourced from Mauritian rum barrels, the right choice for your bottlings, and how quickly will they work with your recipe? AlcoFermBrew Oak Infusion Spirals
⚡ At a Glance
- • Aroma Profile: Tropical fruits, vanilla, woody caramel, toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg and floral notes
- • Best for: Home distillers and small-batch winemakers wanting rapid barrel character
- • Not ideal for: Large-scale producers needing full-barrel maturation and volume consistency
Five hand-made spirals are cut from freshly emptied rum barrels from Mauritius, with a medium toast. Dosage guidance covers spirits and wines, with maturing times from a few days to one month.
Rapid barrel flavour development – thanks to medium-toast rum-barrel wood
Medium toast wood from freshly emptied Mauritian rum barrels concentrates compounds associated with vanilla, caramel and spice, while the spiral form exposes fresh oak to liquid contact. Aromas listed include tropical fruits, vanilla, woody, caramel, toffee, spices and floral notes.
Achieve noticeable rum-cask character within a few days to around one month, ideal for speeding up small-batch ageing without using a full barrel.
Controlled intensity for different drinks – with clear per-litre dosing guidance
Recommended dosing is 1 oak spiral per 0.75 to 5 litres for spirits such as rum, brandy, gin, calvados, schnapps and grappa, and 1 oak spiral per 3 to 30 litres for wine, cider or beer.
Adjust the number of spirals and contact time to match desired flavour strength, allowing precise control across spirits and fermentations.
Practical size and craftsmanship – with hand-made spirals from emptied rum barrels
Each spiral measures approximately 2.2 cm in diameter and 18.5 cm in height, hand-made from freshly emptied rum barrels sourced from Mauritius and finished with a medium toast.
Compact dimensions fit bottles and small carboys, while five pieces per pack support multiple trials or staggered ageing experiments.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for AlcoFermBrew Oak Infusion Spirals
- Barrel-sourced oak - Delivers genuine rum-cask character from real barrel wood
- Medium toast - Produces caramel, spice and vanilla notes without heavy char
- Compact spiral shape - Fits standard bottles and small carboys for easy ageing
- Five-piece pack - Enables multiple experiments or staggered ageing across batches
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Home barrel-ageing spirals
- Brand: AlcoFermBrew
- Quantity per package: 5 pcs
- Material: Freshly emptied rum barrels from Mauritius
- Toasting: Medium toast
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many spirals come in a pack?
A: Five spirals are included per package, listed as quantity per package: 5 pcs.
Q: Which drinks are suitable for ageing with these spirals?
A: Spirals are suitable for spirits such as rum, brandy, gin, calvados, schnapps and grappa, and for wine, cider or beer with different dosing guidance.
Q: How long does ageing typically take with the spirals?
A: Maturing time ranges from a few days up to one month, depending on dosage and desired intensity.
🏆 Our Verdict
Ideal for home distillers and small-batch winemakers who want rapid, authentic rum-cask flavours. Genuine oak from Mauritian rum barrels, medium toast and compact spirals deliver tropical, vanilla and spice notes in a short timeframe. Five hand-made spirals offer flexible dosing for experimentation, making the pack a practical, long-term addition to a home ageing kit.
