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I'll do that Bob.

Hi Bob, I have some additional information regarding your inquiry. Regarding reasons for refurbishment, I have been informed that another reason for barrels to be refurbished is to replace cracked staves or ends. The barrels are de-constructed, the cracked pieces are replaced and the barrel is re-fashioned. Regarding terms, we are pleased to offer a discount for quantities of 5 or more barrels. Order 5 of the barrels aged for 2 years for $600 each. Contact us for quotes on larger orders. Also, Tree Spirits will take back any barrel that a customer is unhappy with for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. Steve Buchsbaum, Tree Spirits LLC 207-877-4477

Hi Bob, The new barrels are not refurbished. They are manufactured in Spain, filled with dry oloroso sherry and stored for two years in a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera. After seasoning for two years, most of the sherry is pumped out. Approximately 20 liters of sherry is left in the barrels as "packing material". This sherry prevents the barrel from drying out. Most of these barrels are shipped to Scotland. I visited the cooperage a couple of weeks ago and met with the owner. Tree Spirits Winery and Distillery secured an agreement with the cooperage to import shipping containers of these barrels for our own use and will sell some them. The refurbished barrels are old barrels that have been used for 10-20 years in sherry bodegas. In some cases, these barrels have been sold to the cooperage because they are leaking. In other cases, the barrels are replaced by the sherry producers because they want new barrels. The cooperage refurbishes these barrels and ensures that any leaks are repaired. They are pressure tested. Nevertheless, buyers should be aware that the environment in which barrels are stored is important. High humidity and relatively steady temperatures will help the barrels maintain their integrity. If leaks develop in these refurbished barrels, they can be repaired easily. The terms of sale are as follows: A deposit of $200 per barrel paid with the order. The remainder paid prior to delivery of the barrels.

We have for sale a small supply of new oak barrels manufactured in Spain. These 250 liter barrels are made from American oak exported to Spain. The barrels are then aged for 2 years with a fine, dry oloroso sherry vinted in Jerez de la Frontera. These are the same sherry barrels used by some of the most exclusive whiskey makers in Scotland. We are buying them directly from the manufacturer and shipping them to the United States. These barrels are shipped with a small amount of sherry inside to keep them from drying out. The cost of these barrels is $795.00, FOB Oakland, Maine In addition we have a supply of refurbished old sherry barrels. These 250 liter barrels have been used to age sherry for a minimum of 10 years. These barrels are re-furbished by the cooperage in Jerez and leak tested. The cost of these barrels is $525.00, FOB Oakland, Maine Please contact Steve Buchsbaum at Tree Spirits Winery & Distillery at 207-877-4477 for more information and orders.

Hi, Tree Spirits is looking for a used corking machine for capping champagne bottles. Is there anybody out there who has moved up from a manual to an automatic machine and wants to sell their manual corker? Steve

Hi Charles, On May 25, 2010, Tree Spirits received its bonded winery and distilled spirits plant permits from the TTB. Most of the floorspace is designated as an alternating premises. Email me at sbuchsbaum@treespirits.bz if you'd like to communicate. Steve Buchsbaum

Tree Spirits applied February 10, 2010 and we received our email notification of approval on May 25th. Not too bad. Our permit includes a bonded winery permit and a distilled spirits plant permit. Most of the 2200 sq ft floorspace is designated as an alternating facility, allowing us to switch back and forth. This created some confusion at the TTB....a learning process for our TTB reviewer and us! Steve B.

Tree Spirits received its Federal permit from the TTB in May. The application was submitted in February! We are about to submit our labels!

Hi CFry, Same to you! Steve

Hi Rusty, I have been offered the fruit from a European plum variety called Stanley. Doesn't sound like its from slivovitz territory, but we are willing to give a try. Steve

Hi! I've been looking at this forum for a couple of months. I've learned a lot! Now that we appear to be close to getting our permit from the TTB, I thought I'd introduce myself. My partner Bruce and I have established Tree Spirits in Oakland, Maine. We intend to produce sprkling apple and maple wine, apple and maple brandy and perhaps plum brandy. I look forward to meeting you through the forum. Steve