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OAK ALTERNATIVES for WINE & SPIRITS
Creative Oak products are available in convenient styles for both tanks and barrels and are produced in our own California facility. Our oak alternatives and oak adjuncts feature Center of France oak air-dried for a minimum of two years. With Creative Oak, you’re assured of achieving your desired flavor profile case after case, year after year.
Pure whiskey lactones showcasing butterscotch notes, vanilla, and a broad, rich mouthfeel
Sweet, smooth, complex butterscotch, dulce de leche and candied syrup notes
Velvety coconut and rich macadamia nut flavor
Rich, sticky flavors of bubbling sugar, caramel apple and crème brulée
Clean, smooth flavors of vanilla extract, like French vanilla ice cream
Gripping, substantial notes of coffee bean, dark chocolate, hickory and bacon
Intriguing anise and delicate ginger interwoven with notes of star anise and cinnamon sticks
Soft vanilla extract and vanilla bean notes
Our in-house convection toasts highlight specific aromatic components of the oak to create distinct flavor profiles.
These isolated profiles can be used individually on in endless combinations.
Classic cola nut sweetness, hint of ginger, fluffy cotton candy
Scent of freshly churned butter, creamy and oily in the mouth
Crackly caramel crust, lemony custard, confectionary notes
Buttery vanilla and ginger, with a rich palate of egg yolks and cream
Warm maple syrup nose, and combined sweet and savory notes on the palate
Grilled meaty aromatics, rich bone marrow mouthfeel
Dark roast coffee with notes of milk chocolate, rich soft tannins
Smoky, subtle sweet vanilla aromas and a soft, chewy mouthfeel
Enticing Christmas spice, cinnamon and cola with a soft smooth palate
Mellow Bourbon barrel sweetness and pleasant “grippy” tannins
We have created more complex oak alternatives of the most requested flavors for ease of use and to ensure consistence across your vintages and varietals.
The hunting grounds of the kings of France, the sandy soils of this region produce high-quality fine grain, contributing elegance and creamy texture. Toast Profile: Medium Plus Matching wine styles: Bordeaux-style Cabernet/Merlot; fine Pinot Noir; tight, lean Chardonnay
This forest of origin plays a more feminine role, supporting fresh, floral and fruity contributions. Toast profile: Medium Slow Matching wine styles: Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, lighter whites
This forest of origin is known for its masculinity, spice and phenolic/structural contributions. Toast profile: Heavy Matching wine styles: Generous, big California wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, buttery Chardonnay
These first-of-a-kind oak alternatives, each offered in its custom proprietary fire toast, are sourced from three of France's most prestigious forests whos oak has been used for centuries to build the world's finest wine barrels.
Our longest, lowest-temperature toast that enhances pure varietal expression, provides a “transparent” sensory profile, and sharpens focus on red fruits in reds and fresh crispness in whites
A classic, light toast that offers sweet harmony of coconut, creamy vanilla and yeasty grilled bread notes
A lush toast that enhances richness and depth on the finish, and contributes “roundness” mid-palate, sweet oak aromas, vanilla, baking spices and hints of wood spice
A slightly heavier toast that imparts a traditional, timeless blend of vanilla and roasted almonds with hints of marzipan, amaretto, cloves and nutmeg
A rich toast that helps build volume and creaminess on the palate with minimal contribution of wood tannin, conveying notes of cocoa, baking chocolate and espresso bean
Our Proprietary oak alternative fire toasting method, over an open oak flame, recreates the full complexity of both fine French and American oak barrels.
This easy-to-use instrument lets winemakers add new oak aromas and texture within the micro-oxidative environment of a neutral barrel. Recommended Aging Time: 3-8 months 16 linked infusion bags containing 3 boards each Surface area: 7.50ft2 / 0.70m2 Available in all toasts
Bagged halved staves combine the superior flavors of tank staves with the convenience of infusion bags. Recommended Aging Time: 5-10 months 18" x 2" x ¼" / 460mm x 48mm x 7mm each 20lbs / 9kg bag Surface area: 52.88ft2 / 4.92m2 Available in all toasts
The smaller size of bagged squares speeds up flavor uptake and tannin integration, yet avoids “pencilly” and “brown paper bag” characteristics often associated with excessive exposure to end-grain. Recommended Aging Time: 1-4 months 2" x 2" x ¼" / 48mm x 48mm x 7mm each 20lbs / 9kg bag Surface area: 53.38ft2 / 4.94m2 Available in all toasts
Shorter lengths of bagged bricks allow faster absorption into wine while maintaining good tannin integration. Recommended Aging Time: 3-6 months 9" x 2" x ¼" / 230mm x 48mm x 7mm each 20lbs / 9kg bag Surface area: 53.16ft2 / 4.92m2 Available in all toasts
Twenty single tank staves tied at one end and attachable to the side of a tank for tank ferments and aging. Recommended Aging Time: 6-12 months 20 pieces, 36" x 2" x ¼" / 920mm x 48mm x 7mm each Surface area: 22.66ft2 / 2.11m2 Available in all toasts
Creative Oak products are available in convenient styles for both tanks and barrels and are produced in our own California facility. Our oak alternatives and oak adjuncts feature Center of France oak air-dried for a minimum of two years. With Creative Oak, you’re assured of achieving your desired flavor profile case after case, year after year.