Oak barrel for cognac - a guarantee of the quality of the drink

Distillation of grape wine is a very delicate process, but this is how you can get cognac. It must meet numerous criteria, including regarding smell, color and, of course, composition. In many ways, the quality is influenced by oak barrels for cognac, which is considered an ageless classic. Oak has optimal strength, porosity, texture. It holds its shape well, does not dry out or swell under the influence of liquid.



Why you should choose an oak barrel
It is oak that contains in its composition a large number of tannins, other inclusions, which some people describe as “tree notes”. This affects the smell of cognac, a light and pleasant taste. Features:

• Many people notice light spicy notes or vanilla. These noble inclusions do not appear due to the introduction of chemical elements directly into the raw material, but due to the contact of the liquid with the processed oak.
• Contact with the tree brings a little caramel notes, which is also appreciated by lovers of good drinks.
• And also, it is the barrel that affects color shades.

The description necessarily indicates basic information regarding the volume and degree of firing: strong, medium, light.

Nuances of the right choice of barrel
Traditionally, users trust products from European manufacturers, for example, German. In this case, you can get a substantial guarantee that goes up to a year or more. Also, when choosing, you need to consider the following nuances:

• Volume: 5L or less.
• Some, on the contrary, are interested in more impressive volumes: 20 l, 30 l, even 40.
• The weight of the product is indicated. If the volume of the barrel is about 5 l, then the mass will be about 4 kg.

As a rule, buyers prefer to order this container, focusing on the necessary dimensions, capacity. Thanks to modern technologies, the production of high-quality containers can be completed in 10-12 days and at the same time receive a long-term quality guarantee.

A quality barrel will last a long time.
Not surprisingly, many people see this option not just as a one-time purchase, but as a profitable investment. This is possible only in the case of using good raw materials, that is, oak, which has undergone preliminary processing. And yet, some consider this container as a spectacular gift to loved ones who appreciate good alcoholic beverages.
As a rule, the basis is taken for French oak, which is already considered a classic. It grows in a warm and humid region, which will allow you to state the presence of a woody flavor, aroma directly in the drink. It is necessary to pay tribute to European manufacturers, who over hundreds of years have developed a unique technology of wood processing, combining classics and modernity. However, Ukrainian manufacturers also offer good barrels for cognac, which are created in accordance with European standards.