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About Oak Casks used in Goalong Distillery

2023-04-21

It is often said that the flavor of whiskey, 30% relies on the process, 70% relies on maturation, and different types of oak barrels will obviously affect the flavor after maturation, let us explore together which oak barrels are now used for aging in the Goalong Distillery.

Bourbon Barrel

Heaven Hill Barrel 200L

Source: Heaven Hill Whiskey Distillery (USA)

Color: showing gold or copper brown.

Nose: aging will have a refreshing floral and fruity aroma, rich malty sweetness, interspersed with cream, toffee, coconut, pudding, a little popcorn aroma.

Palate: from a restless start, it gradually becomes delicate and smooth as it’s sculpted over time, with a distinctive toffee flavor that blends into the wine.

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Tennessee Barrel 200L

Source: George Dickel (USA)

Color: Warm dark amber color

Nose: vanilla, caramel aromas with bread and nutty notes, rich smoky notes and strong malt aromas.

Palate: smooth, as soft as a bite of cake, silky and full-bodied, with rich layers and a long finish.

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Brandy Cask 225L

Source: Bosolac (Chinese Brandy)

Color: Dark brown

Nose: Elegant Xinjiang white grape aromas underneath the floral and malt aromas, with a hint of almond on top of that.

Palate: With ageing, the tannins and bitterness fade away and the smooth body drops into the mouth with elegant floral and fruity aromas.

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Chardonnay Wine Cask 225L

Origin: Napa Valley / Sonoma (USA)

Color: translucent gold

Nose: Tropical fruit on the nose, with sweet cantaloupe and underripe pineapple flavors interspersed with some grape tart notes.

Palate: tannic with ageing, intense flavor, varied layers, slightly acidic and refreshing.

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Sauvignon Blanc Wine Cask 225L

Origin: Napa Valley / Sonoma (USA)

Color: polished amber

Nose: fruity aromas of grapes and green apples, with the addition of vanilla coconut cream and honey, make it balanced and intertwined.

Palate: After ageing, the palate is sweet and smooth, with fruity aromas and a characteristic honey-cream flavor that fills the mouth, very layered, with a sweet and smooth finish.

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Sherry Butt

PX Sherry Butt (Pedro Ximénez) 225L

Origin: Meridor (Spain)

Color: brown

Nose: Starting with the rich aroma of full-bodied candied fruit, the sweetness fills the nose with the flavors of dried fruit, candied fruit, dried apricots, and this light floral note.

Palate: smooth and fluent in the mouth, the mellow fragrance of dried fruit first occupies the mouth, and finally brings a finish with the floral and honeyed notes of Speyside. The sweetness of the malt is paired with the fullness of the fruit and a long finish. With ageing, the tannins become imperceptibly bitter and the wine becomes smooth and full-bodied.

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Oloroso Sherry Butt (Solera System Aged) 500L

Origin: Solera Spain 500L

Color: brown

Nose: Starting with a rich aroma of full-bodied candied fruit, the sweetness fills the nose with flavors of dried fruit, candied fruit, dried apricots, and this light floral note.

Palate: smooth and fluent in the mouth, the mellow fragrance of dried fruit first occupies the mouth, and finally brings a finish with the floral and honeyed notes of Speyside. The sweetness of the malt is paired with the fullness of the fruit and a long finish. With ageing, the tannins become imperceptibly bitter and the wine becomes smooth and full-bodied.

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Port Cask 225L

Source: Graham (USA)

Color: soft golden color

Nose: Rich with sweet aromas of vanilla, coconut, butter, toffee, etc.3

Palate: soft and smooth in the mouth, heavy, strong and thick, sweet, deep and restrained aroma but complex and varied, after a little lingering mellow and thick without losing power, long and persistent finish and endless aftertaste.

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STR Wine Cask (Shaved,Toasted,Re-charred) 225L

Origin: Sebastien (France)

Color: bronze

Nose: fresh aromas of tropical fruits with rich spices, cinnamon, toffee.

Palate: berry grape in the mouth with a hint of caramel. The taste is balanced and elegant, with a touch of honey and fudge.

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Mizunara Barrel 225L

Source: Japanese water glandular wood

Color: Gold amber

Nose: The aroma is distinctive oriental spicy and fruity, with a little sandalwood, dates, and a strong caramel pudding aroma.

Palate: In the mouth you can feel the sweetness of the wood with a slight spice, spices, nuts, peaches with other tropical fruits, rich and sweet.

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Peat Cask 130L

Source: Laphroaig (Scotland)

Color: antique gold

Nose: lightly peaty and smoky, with a hint of sterile water, slightly irritating.

Palate: complex and heavy, with a smoky taste that fills the mouth, followed by a nutty taste with a long and warm aftertaste.

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