In this video, we explore why oak casks are used with whisky, what is the difference between American oak and European oak and the meaning of french oak and Spanish oak casks. And which is the best oak type for whisky? Is it Quercus Alba or Quercus Robur? This video is the complete 101 guide on the type of oak casks and their wood influence on whisky/whiskey.

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0:00 Intro
0:29 Why oak is great for whisky
1:42 Oak Species Explained
2:57 European Oak Explained (Robur & Petraea)
3:38 Flavours European Oak Adds to Whisky
4:06 American Oak Explained (Alba)
4:40 Flavours American Oak Adds to Whiskey
5:04 Why Scotch doesn’t use new (virgin) oak barrels
5:44 Ways oak casks flavour can vary
6:40 Sponsor Segment
7:37 Why the location of Oak trees is so important
8:01 USA Oak Regions Explained
9:29 Chinquapin Oak Explained
9:43 Why scotch makers LOVE American oak
10:32 Europe Oak Regions Explained
11:21 French Oak Explained
12:08 Spanish Oak Explained
12:24 Spanish/Sherry Oak ≠ European Oak!!!
13:28 Japanese Oak Explained


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