Virgin European Oak
Origem
Spain / France / Hungary
Tamanho
250L
Maturação Típica
3-10
Contribuição de Sabor
Dried fruit, clove, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and firm tannin. More tannic and spicy than American oak with less vanilla sweetness.
Sobre
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.