Product knowledge - Maturation
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In what containers is alcohol ofter aged in?
- Oak casks --> Thermal expansion (<T: liquid and wood contracts; >T: liquid and wood expads)
- Ceramic jars
- Stainless steel tanks
- Glass containers
What are the 2 factors that the evaporation depends on?
- 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?
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What is the name of the craftsman who makes casks?
What are the 4 types of standardized casks?
- Americal standard barrel --> 200 L
- Barrique --> 225 L
- Tonneau --> 900 L
- 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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