Oak Chips and Oak Flavours
26 productsIt is well documented that the chemical properties of oak can have a profound effect on the maturing of wine, fortified wines, port and spirits.
Nobile Oak chips are NEW (unused) , seasoned oak chips used commercially and offer the following to spirit maturation
Ageing
- Differentiates the style of spirits.
- Develops aromatic complexity.
- Balances the perception of alcohol (freshness/heat).
- Preserves fruity expression.
- Naturally sweetening.
- Reduces the length of ageing (accelerated ageing).
- Works on the colour of the distillate.
Other oak chips available are those that have been cut and processed from USED oak barrels. While these chips may offer some character from the previously stored wine or spirit, they no longer offer the oak complexity that NEW seasoned oak offers.
