single cask whiskey
Single barrel whiskey generally refers to whiskey aged in a single oak barrel without being blended with whiskey in other oak barrels. They are usually bottled without chill filtration, coloring and dilution, and the output is generally very limited.
Since there is currently no clear legal regulation on single-barrel whiskey, some distilleries will mature whiskey in multiple oak barrels sequentially, or mix liquor aged in multiple smaller oak barrels into a larger oak barrel. Whiskey that has been matured in barrels for a certain period of time is called single barrel whiskey, although of course the oak barrels need to be of the same type. Each type of oak barrel has its own flavor, and the distillery will select the appropriate type of oak barrel according to the style of the wine to brew a single barrel whiskey with a unique flavor.
Among them, Bourbon Cask is the most widely used, and Sherry Cask, Port Cask and Wine Cask are also often used to mature single barrel whiskey. The capacity of oak barrels used to mature whiskey usually ranges from 80L to 500L, and factors such as aging time, cellar environment and craftsmanship can also affect the quantity of single-barrel whiskey produced, so the output of single-barrel whiskey is generally very limited.
double cask whiskey
As the name suggests, double cask whiskey refers to whiskey that has been aged in two types of oak barrels. Compared with single-barrel whiskey, there are more types of oak barrels used in the aging of double-barrel whiskey. Distilleries usually let the whiskey mature in one oak barrel for a period of time, then switch to another barrel for aging, and then mature again. Maturation can take anywhere from days, months or even years to add subtle flavors and layers to the whiskey.
This aging method is also called barrel or barrel. For example, Macallan Blue Diamond 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whiskey is a double barrel whiskey from The Macallan.
Aged in American and European oak casks flavored with Oroloroso sherry, it has aromas of vanilla custard, orange candy and ginger, with honey, cinnamon, citrus, raisins and caramel on the palate Reaching a good balance, the aftertaste is accompanied by a rich oak flavor. It is a full-bodied single malt whiskey.
In addition, many wineries will age the wine in three or more types of oak barrels, so that the wine can obtain a more complex flavor and a richer taste. However, this does not mean that the more types of barrels used for aging, the better the quality of the brewed wine. Only by choosing the right barrel according to the characteristics of the liquor itself can the whiskey show a more charming flavor and give A wonderful sensory experience for drinkers.