{"product_id":"essencia-bourbon-barrel-chunks-500g","title":"Bourbon Barrel Chunks (500g) Essencia","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate rich bourbon character at home with Essencia Bourbon Barrel Chunks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a blend of genuine ex-bourbon barrels sourced from the distilleries of Jim Beam, Jack Daniel's, and Wild Turkey, these chunks are packed with real oak flavour and authentic barrel character. The 500g pack can flavour and age up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 litres of spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it ideal for larger batches and ongoing projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike flavourings alone, bourbon barrel chunks add natural colour, aroma, and complexity to your spirit, helping create a smoother, more rounded finish with genuine bourbon depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Brewers \u0026amp; Distillers Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from genuine ex-bourbon barrels from Kentucky or Tennessee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds authentic oak, vanilla, caramel, and bourbon character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavours and ages up to 7L of spirit (500g pack)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple way to age and enhance your spirits at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used multiple times for excellent value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for neutral spirit, bourbon, whisky, rum, and other dark spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply add your barrel chunks to spirit, cover, and soak. Taste regularly throughout the ageing process to create a flavour profile that suits your palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst soak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 7 days for rich bourbon flavour \u0026amp; colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond soak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 3 weeks for balanced bourbon \u0026amp; oak character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird soak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–6 weeks for lighter bourbon notes \u0026amp; stronger oak. Finish with your preferred bourbon flavour essence if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you're happy with the flavour, drain and filter before bottling. For the best results, many brewers and distillers like to blend portions from different soaks to create their own unique bourbon style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to get the most from your barrel chunks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/essencia.co.nz\/product\/essencia-single-malt-whisky-barrel-chunks-500g\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Essencia Barrel Chunk Instructions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003edetailed supplier instructions\u003c\/a\u003e for soaking times, filtering tips, and blending ideas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: instructions on their whisky chunks but same principles apply.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're refining a favourite recipe or experimenting with your own creations, these barrel chunks make it easy to add genuine bourbon barrel character to every batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal barrels. Real bourbon character. Real easy to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essencia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41084720840756,"sku":"9421022220152","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7129\/5540\/files\/ESSENCIABourbonBarrelChunks500g_7b4fb01f-478c-4d12-ad91-f6ef982dea55.jpg?v=1780532274","url":"https:\/\/www.growandbrew.co.nz\/products\/essencia-bourbon-barrel-chunks-500g","provider":"Grow \u0026 Brew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}