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rapid spirits ageing with WLT150

DELIVERS OUTSTANDING MATURITYSMOOTHNESSMOUTHFEELOAK AGED EFFECT IN SPIRITS AGEING

WLT 150 is a liquid oak extract used to refine mouthfeel, smooth harshness, and improve balance in spirits.

It supports maturation and finishing by delivering controlled oak-derived components quickly and efficiently, while reducing costs.

The challenge distillers face today

Modern distilleries are under pressure to deliver spirits that are smooth, balanced, and consistent, while managing rising barrel costs, evaporation losses, and shorter production timelines.

Young or high-proof spirits can present as:

  • harsh or angular on the palate
  • thin or unbalanced in mouthfeel
  • inconsistent from batch to batch

Traditional barrel maturation can address these issues, but it comes with time, cost, and unavoidable product loss.

FLEXIBILITY IN CRAFTINGBLENDING

WLT 150 is designed to refine sensory structure.

It works by delivering oak-derived components in a controlled, repeatable way, helping to round harsh edges and build mid-palate weight.

It is commonly used to:

  • smooth harshness in young or high-strength spirits
  • enhance mouthfeel and perceived maturity
  • improve consistency across batches
  • reduce reliance on additional barrel ageing

IMPROVE SPIRITS AGEING WITH GREATER CONTROL

WLT 150 allows distillers to work without:

  • evaporation or absorption losses
  • batch variability
  • long lead times

Every litre added remains a sellable litre of spirit.

The oak used in WLT 150 is made from the exact same wood as traditional barrels, allowing distillers to achieve targeted sensory outcomes with minimal material input.

SIMPLE TO TEST, EASY TO EVALUATE

Testing WLT 150 requires no process changes.

A typical bench trial:

  1. Add WLT 150 at 5, 10, or 15 mL/L
  2. Allow to stand for 48 hours with light agitation
  3. Dilute to bottling strength and evaluate against a control sample

Our technical team supports trial design and interpretation. Expect results of spirit smoothness, mouthfeel, and excellent finish

SCIENCE, COMPLIANCE, AND SUPPORT

WLT 150 is produced from stave-quality French and American oak using ethanolic extraction, mirroring the natural interaction between spirit and wood.

It is intended for use in compliant spirit categories and markets.

Regulatory guidance is available, including specific information for the US market.

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