Triple the Wood, Triple the Fun: A Guide to Triple Cask Whisky

Triple wood whisky is a unique and complex spirit that is gaining popularity among whisky enthusiasts. But what exactly is triple wood whisky and how is it made?

In simple terms, triple wood whisky is a whisky that has been aged in three different types of barrels. The specific barrels used can vary, but they are often ex-bourbon barrels, ex-sherry barrels, and ex-wine barrels. The process of aging whisky in triple wood barrels is designed to create a complex and layered flavour profile. The whisky spends a period of time in each of the three different barrels, which allows it to pick up a variety of flavours and characteristics from each type of wood.

One whisky, three barrels.

The length of time that the whisky spends in each barrel can vary, and the specific barrels used and the order in which they are used can also affect the final flavour of the whisky. Some distillers may choose to age their triple wood whisky for a longer period of time in one type of barrel in order to emphasise certain flavours, while others may age the whisky for shorter periods of time in each barrel in order to create a more balanced flavour profile.

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Single cask or blend

Triple wood whisky can be either single cask or a blend. If it is a single cask triple wood whisky, it means that all of the whisky in the bottle came from a single barrel that was used to age the whisky in three different types of wood. This would give the whisky a unique and distinctive flavour profile that is specific to that particular barrel. On the other hand, if the triple wood whisky is a blend, it means that the whisky in the bottle is a combination of whisky from multiple barrels that have been aged in three different types of wood. In this case, the flavour profile of the whisky would be more balanced and less unique, as it would be a blend of the flavours from multiple barrels.

Tripple or Double?

Of course the above also applies to double wood where the whisky is ages in two different barrels instead of two. the choice of what type barrels are used is up to the master distiller. It goes without saying that a double wood usually has less complexity as a triple wood.

Overall, triple wood whisky offers a complex and layered flavour experience for whisky enthusiasts, whether it is a single cask or a blend. So next time you see a bottle of triple or double wood whisky on the shelf, don't hesitate to give it a try and discover the unique and intricate flavours for yourself. Happy sipping!

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