225 L CASKNOLIA® AMONTILLADO SHERRY CASK

SPEZIFICATION/ORIGIN: Amontillado/Casknolia®/Andalusia, Spain
WOOD: American Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 10 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
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DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 30 working days

These Amontillado sherry barrels rank among the most complex and elegant sherry casks available for the maturation and refinement of high-quality spirits, beers, and cider. Amontillado is produced using a sophisticated two-stage aging process that gives it its unmistakable character and makes these barrels particularly valuable from a sensory perspective.

In the first stage, the sherry matures under a protective layer of flor yeast, similar to a Fino. This is followed by oxidative aging, during which the wine is exposed to oxygen over many years. This unique process creates remarkable depth, structure, and aromatic complexity that become permanently embedded in the barrel wood.

Typical of Amontillado sherry barrels is their golden-brown hue and a multi-layered aromatic profile featuring nutty notes - especially hazelnut - dried fruits, subtle oak nuances, delicate toasted aromas, and an elegant, dry spiciness. The oxidative influence ensures excellent aromatic stability and allows for highly controlled flavor transfer during re-filling.

These barrels are ideally suited for finishing as well as for the storage and aging of demanding spirits such as whisky, rum, and brandy. Barrel-aged beers and ciders also benefit from the nutty depth, dry elegance, and structured barrel impact that define Amontillado casks.

The premium Amontillado barrels are carefully selected, inspected, and professionally prepared by Casknolia to ensure they meet the highest quality and sensory standards required by professional distilleries and breweries.

These Amontillado sherry barrels are the perfect choice for producers seeking a high-quality sherry cask with dry nuttiness, oxidative depth, and versatile applications for spirits, beers, and cider - precise, elegant, and exceptionally characterful.

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