Port Pipe
原産地
Portugal (Douro Valley)
サイズ
650L
前のコンテンツ
Port wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal — typically ruby port (young, fruity) or tawny port (barrel-aged, oxidative). These 550L pipes previously held fortified wine made from Touriga Nacional an.
一般的な熟成期間
6-18
フレーバーの貢献
Red berries, plum, dark cherry, chocolate, and sweet grape tannins. Adds a distinctive reddish-purple hue and fruity sweetness.
概要
Large casks made from European oak, used to mature port — Portugal's famous fortified wine. Ruby port pipes contribute vibrant red fruit and berry notes, while tawny port pipes add nuttier, more oxidized character. The generous 650-liter capacity means slow extraction, but the wine's fortified nature ensures strong flavor transfer. Port pipes have become increasingly popular for whisky finishing over the past two decades.