Ex-Bourbon Hogshead
Origin
United States / Scotland
Size
250L
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Bourbon whiskey
Typical Maturation
6-15
Flavor Contribution
Vanilla, toffee, and gentle oak spice. Slightly slower maturation than a barrel produces more integrated flavors.
About
A hogshead is created by dismantling ex-bourbon barrels and reassembling the staves into a larger cask with new ends. The extra 50 liters of capacity compared to a standard barrel means a lower wood-to-spirit ratio, resulting in a gentler extraction of oak flavors. This is one of the most common casks used in Scotch whisky maturation, balancing efficiency with subtle flavor development.