Where can I source oak barrels for spirit production or aging?

Members recommend a mix of direct supplier contacts and cooperages specialising in cask sourcing.

**Direct contacts & specialist suppliers:** - **Art and Cask** (France) — Contact Patrice at patrice@artandcask.fr for a full list; recommended by members with whisky industry connections for unusual casks - **Speyside Cooperage** — Named as a reliable option for cask sourcing - **Oakwood Cooperage** — Listed as another cooperage alternative - **Local winemakers** — Members suggest reaching out directly to wine producers who may have used barrels available for sale (example contact: Warwick@renegadelondonwine.com from a London winery)

**Approach:** Start with the specialist cooperages or contact Patrice in France if you need access to a broader selection. For ex-wine barrels specifically, direct outreach to local wine producers can yield results. Members had a price list from October 2023 available for reference when evaluating options.