Product knowledge - Maturation

6 important questions on Product knowledge - Maturation

In what containers is alcohol ofter aged in?

  1. Oak casks --> Thermal expansion (<T: liquid and wood contracts; >T: liquid and wood expads)
  2. Ceramic jars
  3. Stainless steel tanks
  4. Glass containers

What are the 2 factors that the evaporation depends on?

Climate:
  • Climate cool and humid = slow evaporation (Angel's share 2-5% per year)
  • Climate hot and dry = fast evaporation (Angel's share > 10% per year)

Environment:
  • Air can get trough the pores = air and atmospheric factors can shape its aroma

What is the most commonly used container for maturation?

Oak casks --> naturally enhance both color and flavor
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What is the name of the craftsman who makes casks?

Cooper

What are the 4 types of standardized casks?

  1. Americal standard barrel --> 200 L
  2. Barrique --> 225 L
  3. Tonneau --> 900 L
  4. Foudre de chêne --> several thousand liters

What is the second maturation?

  • = "finishing"
  • To diversify the aromatic palette, the cellar master can transfer an already aged alcohol into cask that held other products (e.g. Medeira, Port, Sauternes wines and Bourbon) = Flavored casks

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