Have you ever wished your own brandy had that refined, rich flavour that comes from long maturation in an oak barrel?
You can now achieve it more quickly and more simply than you might think. The secret that will give your brandy an exceptional aroma lies in using oak cubes or chips – a straightforward solution that brings any producer the kind of flavour found in the best wineries and distilleries.
Why oak?
Oak has been known for centuries as irreplaceable in refining drinks. Maturing brandy in an oak barrel allows the slow uptake of tannins and other aromatic components from the wood, which give the spirit richness and depth. If you have neither the time nor the conditions to keep brandy for years, oak cubes or chips let you speed that process up considerably and enrich your product.
What oak cubes and chips do
Oak cubes and chips are small pieces of oak, treated at a particular temperature so that they pass on as much of their aroma and tannin to the brandy as possible. Toasting the wood releases layers of flavour and scent that give the spirit that recognisable rich structure and pleasant sweetness. The process is simple: add the cubes or chips to the brandy and let it stand for a few weeks to a few months, depending on your preference, and your brandy gains a complexity of flavour that takes people by surprise.
Simple to use, excellent results
Oak cubes and chips are remarkably simple to use – all you need is to add the right quantity, usually between 2 and 4 grams per litre, and let the maturation begin. The best results come from using a mesh bag, which keeps the pieces of oak evenly distributed. Shake the bag occasionally for an even extraction, and at the end, dose the aroma to your own taste.
Why Kolibica oak cubes and chips?
Kolibica offers oak cubes and chips of the highest quality, made from Serbian oak air-dried for up to 24 months. Careful toasting at temperatures between 180 °C and 245 °C gives your brandy a wealth of aroma and a full flavour.
There is no need to wait years for a perfect brandy. With Kolibica oak cubes or chips, any producer can improve their product and enjoy a first-rate flavour in a short time.
Order your oak cubes today and discover an entirely new level of enjoyment in your own brandy. Contact us by email at office@kolibica.com or by telephone on +381 64 397 0 387.