Offered in limited quantities, our Small Batch barrels combine innovation and technology to bring out the best in your spirits.

Named for its unique stave contour, this barrel is defined by a gently waving curvature on the inside surface of the barrel. We mill the staves to have this curvature before the barrel is raised, increasing the available surface area by 20 percent. The proprietary toast and char combination create additional complexity and richness through the peaks and valleys of the stave.

Our Wave Stave Barrel Offers:
• Smooth ridges are cut lengthwise prior to charring
• Moderately increased surface area
• Layers of complexity from toasting gradient
• Base barrel: Classic Medium Plus toast with Char #1

“We were excited at the opportunity to try Independent Stave Company's Wave Stave barrels. Our hope was that the Classic medium plus toast with a low char would work as a great finishing barrel to help impart subtle toasted oak flavors while not overwhelming the palate. These barrels re-energized the aging process, creating flavors full of caramel, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. We are very happy with how the final product turned out.”

- Ryan Norwood, Sagamore Spirit