"It's no secret that wines, whiskeys, and beers go through meticulous aging periods to attain defining flavors, textures, and aromas. But it's not just the time and aging techniques bringing each spirit alive - it's quite often the barrels themselves. That's why the trending practice of aging wine in previously used whiskey barrels is a bit mysterious, as it infuses carefully crafted wine personas with attributes generally reserved for whiskeys. Since these wines have garnered a growing fan base, we compiled a ranked list of 7 whiskey barrel aged wines, with one clearly deserving the spotlight."
"The maker, 1924 Wines, reveals the barrels impart notes of vanilla, berries, maple, and whiskey characteristics - ones that obviously work well with the wine, based on Hunt's fondness. "I loved this bottle for several reasons," she shares. "To start with, it's very fruity and impeccably smooth and ... like other top-ranked bottles, the astringency was barely there." The flavors build as the sip lingers, beginning with an "almost candied berry appeal" and ending with vanilla and subtle spice due to the whisky barrel aging, explains Hunt."
""That candied, maple sweetness carries throughout the sip and lingers after it's over, which made this an easy top spot contender.""
Seven whiskey barrel-aged wines were evaluated for flavor profiles, aromas, and complexity. 1924 Whiskey Barrel Aged Red Blend emerged as the top choice with a distinctive old-timey jug-style bottle and pronounced whiskey-barrel influence. The barrels contribute notes of vanilla, berries, maple, and whiskey characteristics that complement the wine's fruitiness and low astringency. Tasting impressions note an almost candied berry opening that develops into vanilla and subtle spice, finishing with a persistent candied maple sweetness. Many wine enthusiasts reported largely positive experiences with this bottle on Vivino.
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