American white oak is found throughout eastern North America. It is characterised by medium to large grain, is rich in tannin and has a high vanilla aroma. This makes this type of oak especially popular in the whisky industry,
but it is also used in many other spirits and wines.

Light toasting
Roundness, Light woodiness, minerality.
Flavour notes: coconut, caramel, vanilla, butter.

Medium
Roundness, Sweetness,complexity.
Flavours: coconut, caramel, vanilla, honey, coffee, chocolate, brown sugar, spices and toasted walnuts.

Medium+
Roundness, powerful aromas.
Flavour notes: caramel, coffee, spices, vanilla, toasted almonds, wood, smoke.

Heavy
Powerful aromas, acceleration of the ripening process.
Flavour notes: vanilla, brown sugar.