These casks previously held dry Oloroso sherry wine from the Jerez region of Spain. They are characterized by aromas of ripe fruits, dark chocolate, and nuts, with a toasty sweetness and woody notes. Whiskey aged in these casks develops a reddish amber hue.
These casks previously held sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry wine from the Jerez region of Spain. They are characterized by strong notes of rich jam, raisins, and grape skins. As the whiskey matures, it deepens to a dark, reddish amber color, with added aromas of raisins, fruit compote, and brown sugar. You can expect a robust sweetness and tannin presence.
These casks previously held aged Tawny Port wine from Porto, Portugal. They are characterized by aromas of raisins and orange, combined with a subtle sweetness and spice. As the whiskey matures, it develops a deeper red color.
These casks previously held vibrant Ruby Port wine from Porto, Portugal. They are characterized by aromas of red fruits and subtle tannins. As the whiskey ages, the fruit aromas and gentle spices become more pronounced, and the color deepens to a rich red. You can enjoy a light body and smooth tannin notes.
These casks previously held Madeira wine, a fortified wine from Madeira Island, Portugal. They are characterized by subtle fruit and rich spice nuances. As the whiskey matures, it develops a deep amber color, with aromas of ripe fruits and a hint of mulled wine, along with a sweet, gentle acidity.
These casks previously held Amarone wine made from raisins in the Verona region of Italy. They are characterized by the aromas of raisins and ripe fruits, contrasted with a dry tannic flavor. As the whiskey ages, it develops a deeper red hue.
These casks previously held bourbon or Tennessee whiskey. They are characterized by smooth vanilla, floral, and caramel aromas, along with sweet, nutty notes and woody flavors. As the whiskey ages, it develops a glowing golden hue.
Virgin oak barrels are oak casks that have never been used to age any spirits before. They are characterized by intense spicy and vanilla aromas, with strong flavors of smoky tannins and a creamy texture. As the whiskey ages, it transforms into a deep amber color.
These casks are made from Mizunara oak grown in Japan. They are characterized by vanilla, floral, and caramel aromas. As the whiskey ages, sweet, nutty, and woody flavors develop, accompanied by a rich golden hue.
These casks, which have been used multiple times for wine aging, are shaved, toasted, and re-charred to reduce the characteristics of the previously aged wine and bring out the original qualities of the wood. This process creates a new balance. The casks feature vanilla and floral aromas, along with light smoky and woody flavors. They range in color from light amber to deep gold.
These casks have been used multiple times for wine aging and then undergo a process of shaving, toasting, and re-charring. This process reduces the characteristics of the previously aged wine and reintroduces the original qualities of the wood, creating a new balance. The casks feature spicy aromas with light smoky and woody flavors. They exhibit a color range from light amber to deep gold.
The casks are made from Mizunara oak grown in Korea. As the whiskey ages, floral, caramel, and vanilla notes become more pronounced, and the golden hue intensifies. You can expect a subtle woody taste that follows the sweet flavors.
The art of making barrels has a long and fascinating history rooted in ancient traditions. Since medieval times, selecting and crafting wood into casks for storing wine, beer, water, and oil has been a highly skilled artisan craft. Lighthill possesses the expertise to create robust oak barrels that facilitate excellent whiskey aging. Beyond simply importing casks, we have internalized the processes of carving, toasting, and re-charring oak barrels. This allows us to offer a variety of finishing options, enabling our customers to enhance the original spirit with more diverse flavors.
