How long does it take for an experienced cooper to make a wine barrel?

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• 1 jamesobriant // Nov 9, 2008

  According to several cooperage websites, it takes an experienced cooper about eight hours to make one barrel. Obviously, this doesn’t include the time for seasoning the wood, which can be months or years. It may or may not include the time it takes to toast the inside of the barrel to the desired toast level.