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Red Wine Barrique

Red Wine Barrique cask — watercolor illustration
产地 France / Italy / Spain
规格 225L
往期内容 Red wine (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, etc.)
典型熟成期 3-8

风味贡献

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

关于

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.

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