FLAVOUR PROFILES
The barrel itself is a critical part of the whisky-making process. The wood of the barrel interacts with the whisky, imparting key flavours and complexity to the final product while also removing impurities and creating a smoother finish.
Not surprisingly, different kinds of barrels produce different flavours. As a member of People's Cut, you will have the option to choose from several barrel types, based on your preferred flavour profile.
- If you prefer richer, spicier profiles, the Ex-Bourbon barrels from America lend whisky flavours of coconut, honey, and leather, along with almond and butterscotch undertones.
- Alternatively, if you like whisky with bright, fruity notes, the Ex-Pinot casks from New Zealand vineyards provide flavours of raspberry, strawberry, red currants, and earthy spices.
- Re-Charred American Oak these barrels offer darker, roasted flavors, a drier oak profile, and an added layer of smokiness, with a less sweet, more robust character. These flavours are often found in whisky aged in Virgin American Oak barrels