Port Pipe
Origem
Portugal (Douro Valley)
Tamanho
650L
Conteúdos Anteriores
Port wine (ruby or tawny)
Maturação Típica
6-18
Contribuição de Sabor
Red berries, plum, dark cherry, chocolate, and sweet grape tannins. Adds a distinctive reddish-purple hue and fruity sweetness.
Sobre
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.