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A premium quality bourbon in the style of a classic Tennessee sour mash whiskey, charred oak, vanilla and a hint of maple. For lovers of Jack Daniels.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
This is a fantastic Bourbon with warm vanilla and oak notes which will appeal to all drinkers of the great American spirit. For lovers of Jim Beam.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
The authentic taste of Scotch Whisky with subtle oak and peat notes.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
Essencia Pink Gin brings you the classic taste of London Gin, with the natural sweetness of berries with the tang of red currants. Made with the highest quality natural berry flavours, this classic pink gin brings you a genuine berry taste, and a perfect pink colour to your G&T.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
While Essencia Blue Sapphire is a blend of distilled botanicals perfect for a smooth, premium gin emphasising juniper, coriander and liquorice, the new Essencia London Gin emphasises the orange and lemon peel flavours giving a more citrus-forward gin. It is perfect for those who enjoy a classic gin and tonic with a slice of lemon. This classic London Dry Gin brings the taste of juniper, lemon and classic botanicals, to make the perfect G&T.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
A smoky peat single malt. With a uniquely smooth and fully rounded flavour, this Irish whiskey will appeal to the connoisseur. This whiskey ages brilliantly. For lovers of Coonemara.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
A top quality blended scotch with subtle peat and oak notes and the long lasting taste of the highlands. A simply superb wee dram, reminiscent of Grant’s.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
The royal crown of ryes, for those who enjoy the finest Canadian rye whisky, like Crown Royale. This has also proven to be a favourite with bourbon drinkers.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
For those who want to make the best bourbon possible. Made from a blend of fresh barrels from the Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s and Wild Turkey distilleries. Essencia Bourbon Chunks are made using a unique process that opens the grain of the White American Oak barrels to expose your spirit to more of the bourbon-soaked oak and charcoal from the inside of the barrel.
Suggestions for use
First Soaking
Add 2.5L of alcohol per 500g of essenecia Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for approximately 7 days. Drain the liquid from the Chunks and then filter.
Character: Flavour - High, Colour - Dark, Oak - Low
Use for: Drinking or blending.
Second Soaking
Add a further 2.3L of alcohol per 500g to the used essencia Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for approximately 19 days. Drain and filter.
Character: Flavour - Medium, Colour - Medium, Oak - Medium
Use for: Drinking or blending.
Third Soaking
Add a further 2.3L of alcohol per 500g to the used essencia Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for 5 - 6 weeks. Drain and filter.
Character: Flavour - Low, Colour - Low, Oak - Heavy
Use for: Blending, or add 1 x bottle of essencia spirit flavouring for drinking.
Smooth and mellow, a traditional dark rum. For lovers of Coruba.
Shake well. Add 28 ml of flavour concentrate to 2.25 litres of 40% ABV (80 proof) neutral spirit or vodka. Flavour improves after seven days.
Smell the difference. Essencia Single Malt Whisky Barrel Chunks are made from wet, freshly-emptied single malt Pokeno Whisky Origin whisky barrels, enabling you to produce whisky in just 7 days. Chunked down from whisky-soaked oak barrels that have aged whisky for 4-10 years, these chunks offer exceptional quality compared to cheaper dry staves or chips. The careful processing retains the charred interior of the barrels, enhancing the oak’s flavour infusion and providing a substantial surface area for your spirit. This ensures rapid and genuine aging. Unlike dry alternatives, Essencia Barrel Chunks impart a rich, authentic single malt whisky flavour without the need for additional flavouring.
Essencia Barrel Chunks can be used to rapidly barrel-age neutral spirit, vodka, pot-distilled bourbon, whiskey, rum or even beer. We recommend a process of soaking, draining and filtering. You can test along the way, or blend different batches to your own taste.
1. SOAKING
First Soaking:
Add 2.5 litres of alcohol per 500g of Essencia Barrel Chunks.
Cover and soak for up to 7 days. Test daily after 4 days. Drain and Filter as below.
Character: Flavour - High, Colour - Dark, Oak - Low.
Use for: Drinking or blending
Second Soaking:
Add a further 2.3 litres of alcohol per 500g to the used Essencia Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for up to 19 days. Test daily after 10 days. Drain and Filter as below.
Character: Flavour - Medium, Colour - Medium, Oak - Medium.
Use for: Drinking or blending
Third Soaking:
Add a further 2.3 litres of alcohol per 500g to the used Essencia Bourbon Barrel Chunks. Cover and soak for 5 - 6 weeks.
Character: Flavour - Low, Colour - Light, Oak - Heavy.
Use for: Blending, or add 1 x 28ml Essencia Tennessee or Kentucky Bourbon Spirit Flavour for drinking.
2. DRAINING
Putting the Chunks in a straining bag while soaking them makes the draining process easier. It also reduces the amount of sediment carried over to the filtering phase. A small - fine straining bag is ideal. After draining the Chunks, allow the sediment to settle for a few hours before filtering as this sediment clogs the filter and slows down the process a lot. Ideally the sediment is left until the end of filtering.
3. FILTERING
Use a coffee filter paper in a funnel, or 2 x cotton wool balls pushed down the neck of a large funnel. This process should take time. The product should only drip out of the filter.
TESTING
Because everyone's tastes are different, the soaking times stated above are suggestions only. To obtain the best results for you, it is suggested that you test your product regularly during the first two soakings. Trying not to disturb any sediment, use a syringe to draw off about 15ml (1 nip) each test and try it. You will notice a marked difference in the character of the product with each test.
BLENDING
The Essencia Barrel Chunk process not only produces amazing results, it allows you to be the blender, just as they do at the distillery. Once you have the product from the three soakings, all you need is a syringe, a glass, a notepad and some time, to blend your own personal favourites.