LIMITED EDITION 50-Year-old Barrel Liquid Luxury Package
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LIMITED EDITION 50-YEAR-OLD EX-FORTIFIED OAK LIQUID LUXURY PACKAGE
Cooper: Andrew Young Cooperage, Barossa Valley
Only the best barrels and casks can create our world-class Muscats, Topaques & Tawnys. While not all fortified wine lovers have the luxury of owning a solera of century-old barrels, we strive to give our customers the best tools, knowledge and advice on their winemaking journey, which brings us to this exciting announcement.
We are releasing 4 x 10-litre and 26 x 20-litre limited-edition Stanton & Killeen branded barrels. These limited-edition barrels are handcrafted from ex-bourbon and whiskey barrels purchased by 5th-generation winemaker Norman Killeen in the 1970s; these housed S&K fortified wines for more than 50 years.
Handcrafted by master cooper Andrew Young from the Barossa Valley, these barrels have undergone a lengthy 3-year seasoning process at the winery after being completed. Each barrel has a unique identification number, history plaque and signed certificate of authenticity.
You'll also receive the opportunity to create a personalised base blend to kick-start your winemaking journey. Purchase yourself or with your friends and family.
You can read more information about Andrew Young and his cooperage here: The Craft of a Master Cooper – Liquid Luxury by Stanton & Killeen
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
• A 10L or 20L barrel (choice) coopered in the Barossa valley from 50-year-old ex-S&K fortified oak barrels - seasoned for three years
• 10L or 20L of a fortified wine of your choice: Muscat, Topaque, Tawny or White Fortified
• Private induction session: how to maintain your barrel & blending session at S&K winery or via zoom if required
• Barrel stand with history information plaque attached
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Handmade S&K branded Deluxe Barrel dipstick - to keep track of your wine volume.
• A Liquid Luxury barrel care guide
• Free freight (if required)
• Ongoing assistance and complimentary barrel sample testing: ongoing expert advice on the blend and composition of your barrel to ensure consistency and quality
• 10% off all wine purchases, including fortified refills and S&K table wines
• Annual invitation to enter the Liquid Luxury Amateur Wine Show and
• Exclusive access to special fortified wines and limited releases
MORE INFORMATION
You can read more information on fortified wine and barrels here: Fortified wine on tap – Liquid Luxury by Stanton & Killeen
If you are unsure about which size is best for you, please give us a call on (02) 6032 9457.
*Please note that all barrels are carefully seasoned for several months at the winery to ensure they will not add excess oak to your fortified wines. Because of this, there are times when we have no barrels currently available. We suggest you call or email us to discuss the various barrel options available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Standard, Premium & Deluxe?
Our Standard fortified is approximately 2-3 years old, fresh and versatile, this is a great start for a new barrel or to add fresh flavour.
Our Premium fortified is approximately 3-4 years old, perfect for those that want a drink now style or a head start on maturing your blend.
Our Deluxe fortified is 4-5 years old is the most mature and complex in the range, this is great for brand new barrels or if you want to add age and complexity to your barrel quickly.
How do I know which fortified to purchase?
So you're looking at purchasing a home barrel, allowing you to have delicious fortified wine on tap 24/7. Congratulations! Owning a home barrel begins an exciting journey full of experimenting, sipping, swishing, spitting, testing and waiting. It's all part of handcrafting and perfecting a unique fortified blend that you can sip, enjoy and brag about with great satisfaction.
If the world of home barrels and blending fortified is new to you, then let us guide you through the different options we have available at Liquid Luxury.
Continue reading here to explore your options
Can I have more information about your barrels?
At Liquid Luxury we pride ourselves on our range, knowledge and service of all things home barrels. We begin by supplying you with a great base material to work with and support you to create your dream fortified blend. An example of our base materials include our Standard, Premium or Deluxe blending fortified. We know that only our best barrels and casks can create our world-class Muscats, Topaques & Tawnys. Some of our barrels predate our winery and, at 150+ years of age, are still going strong and helping to create our classic, grand and rare fortified wines. For customers to replicate the barrel ageing process at home, we have teamed up with Master Cooper, Andrew Young, of the Barossa Valley to create a range of home barrels of the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Continue reading for more information on Andrew Young and our home barrel.
Can I sample your blending fortifieds before choosing?
If the world of home barrels and blending fortified is new to you, or you're not sure what you'd like to top your home barrel up with then why not sample the different options we have available at Liquid Luxury.
Simply select the sample box you'd like to try. You can purchase multiple sample boxes at a time. If you're interested in sampling our entire range please select all options to receive one of each.
Purchase sample boxes here