{"product_id":"essencia-single-malt-whisky-chunks-500g","title":"Essencia Single Malt Whisky Chunks 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssencia Single Malt Whisky Barrel Chunks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring genuine New Zealand whisky character to your spirits with Essencia Single Malt Whisky Barrel Chunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from freshly emptied whisky barrels from Pokeno Whisky, these chunks are cut from oak that has matured single malt whisky for 4–10 years. Packed with real whisky flavour and barrel character, they're an easy way to add depth, colour, and complexity to your favourite spirits. The 500g pack can flavour and age up to \u003cstrong\u003e7 litres of spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with your first batch ready in as little as \u003cstrong\u003e7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike dry chips or staves, these whisky-soaked chunks retain the barrel's charred interior, helping deliver faster extraction and a richer, more authentic result. No artificial flavourings required—just real oak and real whisky character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers \u0026amp; Distillers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from genuine ex-Pokeno Whisky barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds authentic whisky flavour, colour, and oak character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavours and ages up to 7L of spirit (500g pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster extraction than dry chips or staves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains the barrel's charred interior for deeper flavour infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for neutral spirit, vodka, bourbon, whisky, rum, and even beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst soak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 7 days for rich whisky flavour and dark colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond soak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 19 days for balanced oak \u0026amp; whisky character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird soak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 weeks for lighter whisky notes \u0026amp; stronger oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce you're happy with the flavour, drain and filter before bottling. For best results, many brewers and distillers like to blend portions from different soaks to create their own unique whisky style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to get the most from your barrel chunks?\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/essencia.co.nz\/product\/essencia-single-malt-whisky-barrel-chunks-500g\/\" title=\"Essencia Single Malt Whisky Barrel Chunks Instructions\"\u003edetailed supplier instructions\u003c\/a\u003e for soaking times, filtering tips, and blending ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're refining a favourite recipe or experimenting with your own creations, these barrel chunks make it easy to add genuine NZ whisky character to every batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal barrels. Real whisky character. Real easy to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Essencia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345851269172,"sku":"104405","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/7129\/5540\/files\/EssenciaSingleMaltWhiskyBarrelChunks500g.jpg?v=1780531774","url":"https:\/\/www.growandbrew.co.nz\/products\/essencia-single-malt-whisky-chunks-500g","provider":"Grow \u0026 Brew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}