Who makes barrels and caskets?

Barrels and caskets are typically made by cooperages, which are specialized workshops or factories that focus on the art of barrel making, known as cooperage. Cooperages employ skilled craftsmen called coopers who shape and assemble wooden staves to create barrels and caskets, often using specific types of wood like oak for aging beverages such as wine and whiskey. In addition to cooperages, some artisans and small-scale producers also create custom barrels and caskets for specific uses.