The newly distilled spirit matures in our whisky cellar to become Waldviertler Whisky. A water well makes sure that the necessary humidity is maintained to reduce evaporation or commonly called the “Angels Share”.
The Waldviertler Whisky J.H. is stored in barrels made of Manhartsberger oak, that is grown locally and the oak wood infuses the whisky with a gentle vanilla flavour.
We fill the barrels three times before they have to be disposed of.
During the first fill of the barrels, the whisky is stored for at least 3 years before it is filtered, diluted to the correct volume and then bottled.
The barrels are then filled a second time to store whisky for about 6 years before it is bottled.
To be able to fill the barrels a third time, they have to be taken apart and scorched (charred) and planed. These barrels are then used to store whisky for twelve to eighteen years.
All our whisky brands are offered at 50 to 60% Vol. (Cask strength).