Barrel: The most common type of barrel used for maturing whisky is the American standard barrel, which has a volume of 190-200 liters. These barrels are made from virgin American oak and are known to impart flavors of vanilla, spice, and sweet oak to the whisky.
Hogshead: Hogsheads are larger than barrels, with a volume of 225-250 liters. They are also made from American oak and are typically used for maturing bourbon.
Butt: Butts are the largest type of barrel used for maturing whisky, with a volume of 475-500 liters. They are made from European oak and are commonly used for maturing sherry.
Port Pipe: Port pipes are large barrels with a volume of up to 600 liters. They are made from French oak and are used for maturing port wine. Whisky matured in port pipes is known to have flavors of berry fruits, red currant, and sultana.
Madeira Drum: Madeira drums have a volume of up to 650 liters and are made from Portuguese oak. Whisky matured in Madeira drums is known to have flavors of sweet fruits, figs, and spice.
Sherry Butt: Sherry butts have a volume of up to 500 liters and are made from European or American oak. They come in different types such as Pedro Ximénez, oloroso, amontillado, fino, manzanilla, etc. Whisky matured in sherry butts is known to have flavors of dates, walnut, and sultana.
Rum Puncheon: Rum puncheons have a volume of up to 500 liters and are made from American oak. They are used for maturing rum and impart flavors of molasses, vanilla, and tropical fruits to the whisky.
