ABC CRAFTED SERIES American Heavy Smoked Toasted Oak Chip's high density, low porosity, and permeability make them ideal for wine-making. American oak contains higher concentrations of volatile compounds and derivatives of thermal degradation of lignin but lower concentrations of ellagitannins. FLAVOUR PROFILE * Caramel * Smoke * Roasted Nuts APPLYING TO WINE: * Minimizes modification of the wine’s tannin profile due to its low ellagitannin content. Has less impact on structured mouthfeel than European oaks. * Has a significant short-term organoleptic impact due to its highly volatile compound content. * This oak rapidly transfers its characteristic aromas to the wine, making it suitable for short-duration treatments.