Red Wine Barrique

Red Wine Barrique cask — watercolor illustration
उत्पत्ति France / Italy / Spain
आकार 225L
पिछली सामग्री Red wine from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, Chianti, or other major wine regions — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Nebbiolo. These 225L barriques previously held tannic, structured red wine.
सामान्य परिपक्वता 3-8

स्वाद योगदान

Dark berry, blackcurrant, plum, tannic structure, and peppery spice. Adds red-purple color tint and wine-like complexity.

परिचय

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.