Abstract:
A method of aging distilled spirits, and a system to perform the method, the method including storing the distilled spirits in one or more containment vessels, securing the containment vessels in an unpressurized and ventilated cargo area of a selected flight vessel, and transporting the containment vessels from at least a first destination to at least a second destination upon the selected flight vessel.
Abstract:
Auf der Innenseite von Barriquefässern befindet sich eine durch Holzröstung entstandene Schicht, welche für eine sensorische Bereicherung des eingelagerten Weines verantwortlich ist. Bei einem neuen Barriquefass ist die Extraktion dieser Stoffe, so genannter Tannine, am stärksten und nimmt bei einer zweiten und dritten Belegung des Fasses ab, so dass sich die Lagerzeit erhöht. Mehr als eine dreimalige Belegung ist nicht üblich. Dies führt zu erheblichen Kosten und Materialaufwand für die Barriquefässer. Die vorliegende Erfindung sieht vor diesem Hintergrund vor, ein Barriquefass zu schaffen, das wiederaufbereitet werden kann. Hierzu werden Fassdauben zu Schichtringen zusammengefügt und diese schichtweise zu einem Fass zusammengesetzt, anstatt die Dauben senkrecht anzuordnen wie in herkömmlichen Fässern. Durch eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen den Dauben und Schichtringen kann das Fass zerlegt und inwendig abgeschliffen werden, so dass die Fassdauben erneut geröstet und zu einem neuen Fass zusammengesetzt werden können.
Abstract:
L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de morceaux de bois, de préférence de chêne, comprenant les étapes suivantes : • (a) de séchage des morceaux de bois, • (b) de transformation mécanique, et • (c) éventuellement de chauffe, Elle concerne aussi l'utilisation des morceaux de bois ainsi obtenus dans la fabrication de vins et de spiritueux, ou d'extraits de bois, y compris eaux boisées, et des contenants en bois.
Abstract:
An alcoholic beverage is aged in a wooden barrel after the barrel is covered by a film having an oxygen transmission rate of at least 50 cc/m 2 /day and an ethanol transmission rate of less than 30 g/m 2 /day. The beverage acquires one or more specific flavor components in an amount of 50%, 75%, or 100% relative to amounts of one or more of the same flavor components in a control alcoholic beverage aged in a wooden barrel without the film thereon. Covering the barrel with the film reduces the angels' share evaporative loss, while allowing the beverage to develop desirable flavor components during aging. In another embodiment, the process reduces angels' share evaporative loss while achieving organoleptics indistinguishable from a control.
Abstract:
A container assembly (10) for retaining a liquid (16) during aging of the liquid (16) comprises a container (12) and an oxygenator (230). The container (12) includes a container body (14) that defines a chamber (14A) that receives and retains the liquid (16). The oxygenator (230) is positioned substantially within the chamber (14A). The oxygenator (230) includes a fluid source (662), one or more diffusers (672), and a valve (670). The one or more diffusers (672) are in fluid communication with the fluid source (662). The valve (670) selectively controls the introduction of a fluid from the fluid source (662) into the liquid (16) through the one or more diffusers (672). The container assembly (10) further comprises an insert retainer assembly (338) and one or more flavor inserts (440) that are received and retained by the insert retainer assembly (338).
Abstract:
Se describe un procedimiento para el añejamiento natural acelerado de licores tipo aguardiente y vinos, que comprende poner una combinación de astillas de roble tostado, en condiciones ambientales, solo la temperatura debe ser mayor a 5° C. Agite continuamente con un agitador con aspas afiladas para ir cortando las astillas hasta convertirlas en polvo, iniciando a 1,000 R.P.M. y terminando a 3,000 R.P.M. en un lapso de 9 minutos máximo, dejando en maceración de media hora a 3 horas. Haga una Decantación, o si es necesaria una Prefíltración. Filtre. Ajuste el color con caramelo.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a process for rapidly aging alcoholic beverages and to the beverages produced by the process. During the process, a consumable alcoholic feedstock is contacted with ultrasonic energy at a power of at least about 3 Watts/liter. If desired, a variety of flavorants can also be contacted with the alcohol and ultrasonic energy in order to flavor the beverage. The energy can push the maturation chemistry of the alcohol to completion quickly and produce a consumable product which is unique in characterization and can have flavor and smoothness surpassing that of consumable alcohols aged in slower, more traditional processes.
Abstract:
A method of providing a wood treatment for beverages where beneath the upper level of the beverage such as wine there are a number of elongate solid timber pieces with a hole extending fully through each of these and where these are interconnected with tubes that provide for a series of such tubes to be connected to the same input and outlet to enable air or other fluids to be driven through the timber pieces collectively.
Abstract:
Method for making brandy, such as for instance cognac, Armagnac or Weinbrand, comprising the steps of: - providing fermentation component for the fermentation, which fermentation component is selected from at least one of the components grapes and products made completely of grapes, such as for instance raisins; - fermenting the fermentation component into an alcoholic mixture; - distilling the alcoholic mixture, wherein, before the step of fermenting the fermentation component, the fermentation component is smoked by bringing the fermentation component into contact with smoke.
Abstract:
A method for expediting the production of aged whiskey. The method uses a system including a tank with a lid containing charred wood slabs and a degasser connected via a conduit to a tube having a vacuum valve, a pressure release valve, and a vacuum gauge. Distillate is delivered to the tank and cyclical steps are applied to age the distillate while regulating the amount of vacuum developed in the tank. The degasser is energized and the vacuum valve is opened, subjecting the distillate to vacuum. The vacuum valve is closed and the degasser is de-energized. The pressure in the system is held for approximately one minute. The pressure release valve is slowly opened, allowing the pressure to neutralize to atmospheric pressure. The pressure release valve is closed and the system sits for at least 1.5 hours. Finally, these cyclical steps are repeated for 21 days or more.