Many options and flavor profiles with different wood species

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Other woods used for whiskey and wine barrels are hickory, maple, French oak, redwood, walnut, cherry, and chestnut. Most fruitwoods are also good for aging and getting unique aromas & flavors. 

Keep checking in with us as we will be making new barrels with new woods that become available. That would give different flavor profiles. Customize your bar.

It takes at least 30 years for a White American Oak tree to reach full growth and maturity and only fully mature trees make the best wooden barrels for aging liquor. White oak has a tight grain that prevents leaking and can be bent by heat without splitting. It is porous and allows oxygen in and out of the cask. Click here to how different toast levels offer different flavors. 

Maple is also very good option for aging. Some some whiskey producers are experimenting with maple barrels. Maple barrels impart a sweet, maple-like flavor, as you'd expect, but they can also be prone to leaks. 

Our process of making our barrels eliminates this problem and allows us to use maple to get beautiful sweet maple flavors without the problem of leaky barrels. Typically low level charring and medium to high toasting of Maple will offer a nice complexity in flavor and depth. This is a game changer! 

Cherry wood for barrels is also an excellent choice. The wood has medium-sized pores and is of medium weight. The sweet-sour taste profile and impressive fruit aromas increase cherry and red fruit notes in spirits and distillates. 

 Cherry wood is a great introduction for those who don't want a heavy smoke taste in their cocktails. Cherry wood offers notes that are mild and sweet, and it will add a slight hint of fruit to your drink. The old-fashioned is a classic cocktail that takes on a delicious new personality with cherry wood. 

When it comes to wood for aging, the possibilities are truly endless. Fruitwoods such as apple, cherry, hickory and pear are also interesting choices for aging your spirits and wine. We have a selection of wood aging sticks and chips with various toast and char levels to choose from.  You can create your own blends to add to your drink of choice. Or you can use our pre-made blends. Have some fun. Create something special to enjoy.