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Port Pipe

Port Pipe cask — watercolor illustration
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.

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