Tynnyrykäsittely
Tynnyrykäsittely refers to the process of treating wooden barrels, typically for the storage or aging of alcoholic beverages like wine, whiskey, or beer. This treatment is crucial as it imparts specific flavors and characteristics to the liquid stored within. The primary methods of tynnyrykäsittely involve toasting or charring the inside of the barrel.
Toasting involves exposing the interior wood staves to heat, gradually increasing the temperature to caramelize the
Charring is a more intense form of heat treatment where the inside of the barrel is exposed
The type of wood used, most commonly oak, also plays a significant role. Different oak species, such