Oak barrel 30 L (Paxarette) ex-Sherry cask

Professional oak barrel with a capacity of 30 liters, designed for aging young spirits such as whisky, chacha, cognac, calvados, bourbon, and fruit distillates. Paxarette is a concentrate of boiled grape must from the Sancocho and Arrope varieties, reduced to approximately 30% of its original volume. These two varieties are then blended and fermented. This "wine" is then bottled and partially aged in Sherry casks. The resulting concentrate has an alcohol content of 19% ABV. Until 1989, finishing whisky with Paxarette was common practice, achieving an intense color and a wonderful range of aromas including dried plum, port, and other intense flavors. After 1990, the Scotch Whisky Association banned any additives in whisky other than sugar and water, which is also reflected in the European alcohol regulations. This barrel is saturated with concentrated Sherry wine using the traditional Scottish Paxarette technique. The wood pores have been deeply impregnated with wine under high pressure. Barrel production begins with the selection of timber. Oak for the barrels is sourced from forests in Transcarpathia and Bukovina. The barrel features a medium char, imparting light aromas of vanilla, toasted bread crust, or lightly roasted coffee to the aged spirit. The staves are made by splitting logs — the only method that preserves the long oak fibers intact, ensuring the barrel's tightness. The resulting staves are seasoned outdoors for several years. Sun and rain are beneficial to the barrel. The staves dry naturally, becoming especially durable. The density of the oak's annual rings is crucial: oak with sparse annual rings, grown on fertile soils, releases its flavors slowly and gradually, enriching the aroma of the spirit with each passing year. The barrel is delivered with a wood moisture content of approximately 12.5%. It requires no lengthy preparation before being filled with aromatic distillates. It has nothing in common with the souvenir-type products widely available on the market.