“From beginning to end, ADK's commitment to quality aligns itself perfectly with our own mission statement of attaining the finest whiskey made in the world. From their state-of-the-art equipment to their proprietary production and aging techniques, their passion for excellence has created a barrel of extraordinary measure. Cooperstown Distillery shares that same passion. For that reason, we will never use any other barrel. Frankly, this is the best barrel made in North America.”
-Gene and Montell Marra, Cooperstown Distillery
“The quality of the barrels we get from ADK are so consistently excellent, I include it as part of our facility tour. We're a couple hundred barrels in, and I don't think we've had one fail. We've also noticed that our evaporative losses are significantly reduced since we began using ADK barrels. Best of all, the people are always pleasant, helpful, and responsive. I recommend ADK Barrels without reservation.”
-Matt Logsdon of The Indiana Whiskey Company in South Bend, IN.
“Beautiful barrels. Barrel notes we've observed are gentle vanilla, coconut, maple syrup, cinnamon and allspice. The consistency between barrels has been great because I know the quality of my product won’t drastically shift depending on what barrel it is aging in.“
-Peter Cornille, Head Distiller, The Better Man Distilling Co.
“I’ve worked with many barrels over the years as a distiller, and ADK barrels are the best barrels I’ve had the pleasure to fill with whisky. ADK doesn’t cut any corners, and the craftsmanship of each barrel proves it”.
-Kyran Tompkins, Head Distiller, Current Spirits
"As a small family-run farm distillery, we rely on every single barrel we fill in order to make our living - there's no room in our budget for leaking, poor quality, or 'green' oak. Although we have worked with other suppliers in the past, we now buy ALL our new barrels from Adirondack Barrel Cooperage. Their quality of oak, unparalleled craftsmanship, and proven reliability help ensure the superior quality of every batch of our bourbon, rye, and single malt. We will be doing business with Joe and Kelly for a very long time."
- Aaron Carvell, Old Home Distillers
“Union Grove Distillery has been using ADK cooperage exclusively since opening in 2016. The quality of the wood used in the manufacturing of their barrels is the best there is. The consistency of the char and the flavor profile we are getting in our rye whiskey has absolutely blown us and our customers away. You must use ADK cooperage barrels, you will not be disappointed.”
- Brian Mulder, Union Grove Distillery
“ADK barrels are beautifully crafted, and the proof is in the flavor of our whiskey. Even at just six months in their 10 gallon barrels, the flavor we get is mind blowing, and that, in no small part is due to the cooperage. “
- Keith Gibson, Grazin’ Spirits
“Superb barrels, and really good people.”
- Lars Hubbard, Appalachian Gap Distillery
“The barrels are truly a work of art. As distillers, this is just what we need to better our spirits.”
- Bob Beckmann, Kerrs Creek Distillery
“The finest whiskey deserves the finest barrels. From great wood selection to fine craftsmanship the ADK barrels are among the finest I’ve seen. And the flavors we get out of them when aging is done are quickly becoming the backbone of our bourbon blends.”
- Jason Barrett, Black Button Distilling
