Red Wine Barrique
Ursprung
France / Italy / Spain
Größe
225L
Frühere Inhalte
Red wine (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, etc.)
Typische Reifung
3-8
Aromabeitrag
Dark berry, blackcurrant, plum, tannic structure, and peppery spice. Adds red-purple color tint and wine-like complexity.
Über
Standard Bordeaux-size barriques made from French, American, or sometimes Eastern European oak, previously used for aging red wine. The specific wine variety (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo) significantly impacts the resulting whisky flavor. Wine barriques are typically smaller than sherry butts, providing more intense wood interaction. Common for whisky finishing rather than full maturation.