Crafting Excellence Since Day One
At Adirondack Barrel Cooperage (ADK), we believe every spirit deserves more than a vessel - it deserves a barrel that transforms it. As New York’s first cooperage since the 1940s, we’ve spent the past decade combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology to set new standards in the industry.
Behind the barrels are Joe & Kelly Blazosky who take pride in producing the finest barrels available. Trusted by award winning distilleries, wineries, and breweries across the world, ADK has built a reputation on quality, consistency and customer service. Explore what makes us different and let’s craft the perfect barrel for your application. Contact us to learn more.
Partnering With Pioneers
Co-Owner Tony Hynes has over 20 years of manufacturing experience and partnered with ADK Barrel in 2018. As the founder and CEO of Precision Valve and Automation (PVA), Tony took his years of manufacturing experience to the barrel cooperage industry where he has successfully helped ADK scale and improve quality and capacity. PVA is a world class innovator of high quality, repeatable dispensing and conformal coating systems, starting in Tony’s basement in 1992. PVA is headquartered in upstate New York, with regional sites stationed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
What Sets Us Apart From Our Peers?
Reduced Angel Share
Maximize your yield from every barrel. ADK barrels experience up to 50% less evaporation (Angel Share) compared to other barrels on the market. That means more yield and better flavor retention for your spirits.
Proprietary Charring Technology
Achieving a consistent and accurate char is key to defining the flavor profile of your product. While other’s control char level using time, we use temperature. Since all wood is unique, we use laser precision to ensure the barrel is being charred to the same level every time. We also char our barrels horizontally, allowing for greater consistency across the entire barrel.
Fire Bending & Hand Toasting
The sugars in the oak need to be released slowly to create the rich flavors you expect. That’s why we hand toast and fire bend every barrel - to unlock the complex flavors only time can produce.
Always Air Dried
Kiln dried wood affects the amount of, and distribution of sugars across the wood. Like your spirits, we know wood needs time to mature and settle into its final form. That’s why we hand select, air dry, and age our wood to exceed our customers’ standards.
Tailored to You
Work directly with our master cooper to find a barrel that achieves your desired outcome. Customize your char level, branding, bung location and more. Whether you make whiskey, wine, or even kombucha we have barrels that’ll exceed your expectations.
More Than a Number
Our partners rely on our barrels to produce some of the finest wines and spirits on the market. To provide an exceptional experience, we keep our production low. That means every order is meaningful and is treated with the same level of respect, no matter the size.
Explore Our Products
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Spirit Barrels
Ranging in size from 10 Gallons to 53 Gallons in a range of char levels. Find the perfect match to your unique recipe.
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Wine Barrels
Our new 225L white oak wine barrels are expertly crafted to last, enhancing the flavors and aromas of your wines.
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Available Inventory
Need a barrel sooner rather than later? You’re in luck! Take a look at our selection of new and used barrels ready to ship.
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Rickhouse Barrel Storage
Need to free up some space to maximize your production? Learn more about our rickhouse and our storage solutions.
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