Pure Distilling Muscat Whisky Barrel Chunks 500g - Limited Release

Authentic whisky barrel chunks sourced from barrels that have previously aged muscat wine and then aged whisky.

Limited edition chunks are sourced from rare and specialty casks that don't often appear on the market, and are considered limited release only. 

These chunks are cut from barrels that have been previously home to the sweet and aromatic Muscat wine, before being used to age an Australian Muscat Whisky. The result is a complex whisky with plenty of character, defined by layers of dried fruit, floral notes and a sweet honeyed spice finish.

We would use these chunks if you enjoy whisky that has been aged in wine barrels or if you enjoy complex and layered fruit character and spice in your whisky.

These oak chunks can be used multiple times. If using the same oak multiple times ensure to allow adequate time on subsequent soaking for adequate flavour development.

Maturation protocols:

First Soaking: Add 2.5 litres of spirit to 500g of chunks and allow to soak for 14 days before draining and filtering through unbleached coffee filters. This first soaking will yield the most flavour in the least amount of time.
Second Soaking: Add a further 2.3 litres of spirit and soak for 14-28 days or until the desired flavour and colour is reached. Drain and filter as per first soaking.
Third soaking: Add a further 2.3 litres of spirit and soak for 5-6 weeks or until the desired flavour and colour is reached. Drain and filter as per first soaking.

Alternative protocol: Use 40-100g of barrel chunks per litre of alcohol at 60% ABV and soak until the desired flavour is reached before filtering through unbleached coffee filters and diluting to 38% ABV.