Cask (Cellar) Guide
Cask is a special device in the Cellar that can improve the quality of Wine, Juice, Cheese, and Pale Ale from Normal to Silver, Gold, and finally Iridium quality.
How to Unlock
- Complete third house upgrade (adds Cellar)
- Upgrade cost: 100,000g
- Cellar contains 189 Cask slots
Aging Mechanics
Cask can age the following items:
| Item | Silver Time | Gold Time | Iridium Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine | 14 days | 28 days | 56 days | 56 days |
| Cheese | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days | 14 days |
| Goat Cheese | 7 days | 14 days | 21 days | 21 days |
| Beer | 7 days | 14 days | 28 days | 28 days |
| Pale Ale | 7 days | 14 days | 28 days | 28 days |
| Mead | 7 days | 14 days | 28 days | 28 days |
| Fruit Wine (any fruit) | 14 days | 28 days | 56 days | 56 days |
Items cannot be removed during aging; must wait until target quality to harvest.
Quality and Sell Price
| Quality | Sell Price Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Normal | Base price x 1 |
| Silver | Base price x 1.25 |
| Gold | Base price x 1.5 |
| Iridium | Base price x 2 |
Profit Calculation (Using Wine as Example)
Ancient Fruit Wine (Most Profitable)
| Quality | Base Sell Price | Aged Sell Price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 2,310g | 2,310g | — |
| Silver | — | 2,887g | +577g |
| Gold | — | 3,465g | +1,155g |
| Iridium | — | 4,620g | +2,310g |
Iridium Ancient Fruit Wine sells for 4,620g, one of the most profitable products in the game.
Starfruit Wine
| Quality | Aged Sell Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 2,250g |
| Iridium | 4,500g |
Other Fruit Wine Reference
| Fruit | Normal Wine Sell Price | Iridium Wine Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Melon | 750g | 1,500g |
| Strawberry | 360g | 720g |
| Blueberry | 150g | 300g |
| Cranberry | 225g | 450g |
Cellar Layout
Cellar has 189 Cask slots, layout as follows:
- Main area: Large number of Cask slots
- Passages: Keep walking space
Optimal Layout Suggestions
- Fill completely: All 189 Casks in use
- Categorized storage: Put same type of wine together for easy management
- Mark dates: Record the date each Cask was filled, know when to harvest
Aging Strategy
Best Items to Age
| Rank | Item | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Fruit Wine | Highest profit, continuous harvest |
| 2 | Starfruit Wine | Highest single-season return |
| 3 | Melon Wine | High Summer value |
| 4 | Goat Cheese | Fast aging (21 days) |
| 5 | Cheese | Fast aging, stable income |
Aging Cycle Management
Due to long aging times (Wine needs 56 days), it is recommended to:
- Batch input: Put in a batch every week for continuous output
- Record dates: Use notes or external tools to record each Cask’s input time
- Prioritize high-value items: Cellar space is limited, prioritize aging the most valuable wine
Stacking with Artisan Profession
If Artisan profession is chosen (Farming Level 10):
- Artisan item sell price +40%
- Iridium Ancient Fruit Wine sell price: 6,468g
- Iridium Starfruit Wine sell price: 6,300g
Artisan profession is the core of Cellar strategy, be sure to choose it.
Practical Tips
Maximize Profit
- Plant large amounts of Ancient Fruit in Greenhouse and Ginger Island Farm
- Use Kegs to brew Ancient Fruit into Wine
- Put into Cellar to age to Iridium quality
- Combined with Artisan profession, profit is maximized
Time Management
- Cellar aging takes 56 days (for Wine), plan ahead
- Can concentrate aging in Winter, harvest in Spring
- Coordinate with seasonal planting for uninterrupted year-round output
Notes
- Items cannot be removed during aging
- Cellar space is fixed at 189, cannot be expanded
- Casks can only be used in Cellar, cannot be placed elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Casks be placed outside the Cellar? A: No, Casks can only be used in the Cellar.
Q: Can items be removed halfway through aging? A: No, must wait until target quality to harvest. Can use axe to destroy Cask to remove, but will lose aging progress.
Q: Can the Cellar be expanded? A: No, Cellar size is fixed at 189 Cask slots.
Q: What wine is most profitable? A: Iridium Ancient Fruit Wine with Artisan profession sells for 6,468g, the most profitable product in the game.