Wood Finish
Wood finish is a process of aging or finishing the spirit in specific types of wooden barrels, often to impart additional flavor and complexity to the whiskey. After the primary aging in traditional oak barrels, the whiskey is transferred to a different type of cask, such as those previously used for sherry, port, rum, or wine. This secondary maturation process, known as "cask finishing," allows the whiskey to take on new flavor characteristics from the wood.
Common wood finishes include sherry casks, which add rich, sweet notes of dried fruits and spices; port casks, which provide depth with flavors of dark berries and chocolate; and wine casks, which can bring forward floral and fruity undertones. The length of the finishing process varies, but it generally lasts several months to a few years, depending on the desired influence on the whiskey.
The wood finish process adds layers of complexity, enhancing the whiskey’s overall character and offering a distinct flavor profile that sets it apart from traditionally aged spirits. Many distilleries use this method to create limited edition or premium expressions.
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