In the world of whisky lovers, every drop is full of stories. But have you ever wondered how many bottles of whiskey actually fit in a barrel? It’s not just a simple maths question, it’s an insight into the art of whisky making.

Making and storing whisky

Whisky, the spirit of Scottish origin, is renowned for its distinctive flavour and the complexity of the distilling process. From the fermentation of the malt to the distillation and the final aging, each step is crucial. The container in which the whisky is stored, the oak barrel, is even more crucial to the formation of its flavour.

Choice of oak barrels

Whisky barrels usually come in a variety of sizes, ranging from a small 50 litre to a large 500 litre. The most common sizes are 200 litre American white oak barrels and 225 litre Scottish oak barrels. These barrels not only provide the necessary aging environment for the whisky, but also give the spirit its unique aroma and colour through the natural compounds in the wood.

Bottle of whiskey Capacity

A standard bottles of whiskey has a capacity of 750 ml, or 0.75 litres. This means that a 225 litre barrel will hold approximately 300 standard capacity bottles of whisky. However, the actual situation may be different, as there is a certain amount of evaporation loss during the ageing process, a phenomenon known as the ‘angel’s share’.

‘Angel’s Share’

During the ageing of whisky, approximately 2% of the spirit evaporates through the tiny pores of the casks each year. This not only reduces the final yield, but also makes the remaining liquor more concentrated and richer in flavour. As a result, a 225 litre barrel may actually hold slightly less than 300 bottles after several years of ageing.

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