There are countless alcoholic spirits that are enhanced with barrel aging, but a number of emerging food and beverage products are also taking inspiration from this way of aging wine and distilled spirits.
To add interest to the familiar experience of drinking tea or coffee, some brands are turning to barrel aging. While Tomatin makes Whisky Barrel-Aged Black Tea, Merlot-Infused Coffee features 100% Arabica beans that have been aged in oak barrels for a unique flavor profile. Exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle, coffee lovers may now enjoy the deep flavors and citrus-caramel notes of the Gin Barrel-Aged Cold Brew.
Outside the beverage category, Ecuador's To'ak has launched chocolate aged in whisky and cognac barrels, while others have created various sauces and syrups in a similar fashion.
10 Non-Alcoholic Barrel-Aged Products
These Food and Beverage Products Take Cues from Barrel Aging:
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Cognac-Aged Chocolate Bars
To'ak is Hoping to Elevate Chocolate to the Same Levels of Spirits
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Alcoholic Coffee Beans
This Merlot-Infused Coffee Could Just Give You a Two-Way Buzz
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Barrel-Aged Cold Brews
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Now Serves a Unique New Cold Brew Beverage
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Aged Bourbon Maple Syrups
The Pappy Table Syrup is Flavored Inside Vintage Liquor Barrels
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Barrel-Aged Whisky Teas
Tomatin's Whisky Barrel Aged Black Tea is Aged in Bourbon Barrels
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Bourbon-Infused Beer Promotions
Jim Beam and Budweiser Partnered for This Unique Alcoholic Drink
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Smoked Water Bottles
This Oak Smoked Water From Halen Mon is Used for Culinary Adventures
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Infused Maple Syrups
Runamok Maple's Syrup is Useful for More Than Pancakes
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Hot Sauce-Finished Whiskies
George Dickel Tennessee Whisky Launched a TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish
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Vegetarian Bourbon Barrel Sauces
The Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce is All-Natural
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Bourbon-Smoked Maple Syrups
This Smoky Maple Syrup Has a Greater Depth of Flavor Than Most
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Barrel-Aged Hot Sauces
The Pappy & Co. Barrel-Aged Pepper Sauce Has a Complex Flavor Profile
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