Building on generations
of oak experience.

Family Owned +

Over 100 years ago our family-owned company was founded in the Missouri Ozarks. Today, the fourth generation of the Boswell Family has positioned World Cooperage as a global wine barrel brand focused on partnership and innovation.

Innovation +

We focus on creating technologies and innovations that provide consistent, quality results in barrel toasting and manufacturing. Our in-house R&D lab and team allow us to continuously conduct trials and research.

Partnership +

Partnerships are the foundation of our business. World Cooperage account managers work with winemakers to create consistent, comprehensive barrel programs that achieve specific sensory targets for their unique cellar.

Family Owned +

Over 100 years ago our family-owned company was founded in the Missouri Ozarks. Today, the 4th generation of the Boswell family has positioned World Cooperage as a global wine barrel brand focused on partnership and innovation.

Innovation +

We focus on creating technologies and innovations that provide consistent, quality results in barrel toasting and manufacturing. Our in-house R&D lab and team allow us to continuously conduct trials and research.

Partnership +

Partnerships are the foundation of our business. World Cooperage account managers work with winemakers to create consistent, comprehensive barrel programs that achieve specific sensory targets for their unique cellar.

Leaders in Oak Education and Science

We’ve taken great steps to understand the science behind oak. Our team has conducted hundreds of experiments and research studies, partnering with winemakers and universities around the world. Investing in research paves the way for product development and elevated quality standards.

Research Articles

Introduction to Barrel Profiling

Custom Barrel Profiling #1

Custom Barrel Profiling #2

Using Exotic Woods

Differences in Fire Bent, Dry Heat Tunnel Bent and Water Bent Barrels

Varietal Specific Barrel Profiles

Increasing Toast Character in French Oak Profiles

Chemical & Sensory Differences in American Oak Toasting Profiles

The Winemaker’s Guide to Barrel Evaluation

Preparing Barrels for Filling and Ongoing Maintenance

Does Size Really Matter?

Invested in the Future

World Cooperage and the Boswell Family are committed to supporting wine education programs throughout the world. We show our commitment with barrel donations, barrel room funding, scholarships, dedicated time with our research team and more. The future of our industry depends on the education and experience of upcoming winemakers.