An infusion spiral suitable for aging liquids in a container, comprising:
a generally cylindrical outline defining a longitudinal central axis;
wood fibers within said generally cylindrical outline and extending generally parallel to said longitudinal central axis;
a first longitudinal end;
a second longitudinal end distal to said first longitudinal end;
at least one spiral formed into said outline extending substantially between said first longitudinal end and said second longitudinal end defining inclined plane surfaces having said wood fibers exposed and aligned generally normal thereto, said inclined plane surfaces comprising a majority of exposed surface area of said infusion spiral.