American oak thins, Virgin Oak

Description

American Oak (Quercus alba) thins. Used to age spirits or beers mimicking barrel aging for small batches and for a shorter time for large batches. Ave size of thins are 20mm X 3mm X 20mm and ave weight is 45 grams per packet before toasting.

Small batch long aging 4 to 6 grams per liter or too taste for 3 to 4 months

Small batch short aging 20 to 30 grams per liter for 7 to 14 days, check daily for flavour profile development and stop aging when flavour profile is met. This a a personal taste/ palate decision, some prefer more or less oak or toasted smoke flavour.

Which toast?

Light toast: Oaky with sweet aromas

Medium toast: Vanillas with toasty oak flavours

Dark toast: For dominate vanillas and spicy aromas