Virgin European Oak
Ursprung
Spain / France / Hungary
Größe
250L
Typische Reifung
3-10
Aromabeitrag
Dried fruit, clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and firm tannin. More tannic and spicy than American oak with less vanilla sweetness.
Über
New European oak casks (Quercus robur or Quercus petraea) that have never held wine or sherry. European oak has a wider grain and higher tannin content than American oak, resulting in more structured, spicy, and sometimes astringent whiskies. Some distillers use virgin European oak for a portion of maturation to add backbone and tannic grip. Requires careful management as the intense tannins can overwhelm if over-extracted.