SPIRIT BARRELS
MADE FROM
AMBURANA

AMBURANA WOOD – EXOTIC HARDWOOD FOR UNIQUE SPIRIT AGING BARRELS

Amburana wood (Amburana cearensis), native to South America, has emerged in recent years as a premium choice for spirit maturation. Especially in Brazil, Amburana has a long tradition in aging Cachaça, rum, whisky, and liqueurs. With its intense, sweet-spicy and exotic aroma profile, Amburana offers a remarkable alternative to traditional barrel woods like oak or chestnut.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF AMBURANA WOOD

HIGHLY AROMATIC WOOD
Amburana naturally contains coumarin, a compound responsible for its signature notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and sweet spices..

BALANCED POROSITY AND DENSITY
Its open grain structure allows moderate oxygen exchange, promoting a well-controlled interaction between spirit and wood—ideal for precise aroma development.

LOW TANNIN CONTENT
Compared to oak, Amburana imparts a softer, rounder mouthfeel with fewer bitter or astringent notes.

AROMATIC PROFILE OF AMBURANA BARRELS
Amburana barrels are known for their warm and layered aroma profile. They offer a unique combination of sweet, spicy, floral, and exotic notes:

SPICY NOTES
Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and licorice deliver a deep and recognizable spice character.

SWEET ELEMENTS
Natural hints of vanilla, caramel, honey, and maple syrup add smoothness and complexity.

FLORAL & EXOTIC NUANCES
Subtle aromas like wildflower honey, orchids, tropical fruits, and coconut enrich the bouquet.

WOODY & EARTHY UNDERTONES
Soft wood notes and light earthy hints round out the overall flavor structure without overwhelming it.

IMPACT OF AGING TIME AND TOASTING LEVEL

FAST AROMA EXTRACTION
Amburana releases its aromas more quickly than oak, allowing rich flavor development in shorter maturation periods.

FLEXIBLE TOASTING OPTIONS
I Light Toast: Highlights floral and vanilla sweetnessI Medium Toast: Enhances spice notes like cinnamon and caramel
I Heavy Toast: Brings forward roasted flavors such as dark caramel and toasted spice

COMPARING AMBURANA TO OTHER WOODS

AMBURANA VS. OAKAmburana is softer and sweeter, while oak delivers more tannins and stronger roasted notes.

AMBURANA VS. CHERRY WOOD
Cherry offers fruity and nutty tones—Amburana is more exotic and spice-forward.

AMBURANA VS. MULBERRY WOODBoth bring sweetness, but Amburana offers more intense cinnamon and spice aromas.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS FOR AMBURANA WOOD BARRELSI Cachaça: The traditional use, with signature cinnamon and vanilla notes
I Rum: Complements the spirit’s natural sweetness with tropical depth
I Whisky: Great for experimental finishes with honey and spice complexity
I Liqueurs: Enhances sweet and spiced fruit or herbal profiles

CONCLUSION: A WOOD FOR FLAVOR EXCELLENCEAmburana barrels open new doors in spirit aging. Their intensely aromatic, sweet-spicy profile brings warmth, complexity, and distinction to any distillate. A perfect choice for producers seeking a bold alternative to oak and a unique flavor signature for their spirits.

PRODUCTION
France

WOOD
Brazil

SIZES
225 l

TOASTING
Light/Medium/Medium+/Heavy

CHARRING
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