Whisky distilleries for centuries, have stored their whiskies in oak barrels or barrels made from other 'pure' woods, to give the whisky it's 'flavour'.
Oak is most often used because it has unique, physical and chemical characteristics that seem ideal for whiskey making!
Whisky derives it's colour and character from direct contact with the wood, particularly if the barrels have previously been used to store different spirits, such as sherry, rum and bourbon!
It is this traditional connection in the production of whisky that makes wood resonate so well with the 'elixir of life'.
Other materials such as aluminium, cardboard and fibreglass try to mimic the warmth, character and natural beauty of wood but fail to do so.
Wood whiskey boxes provide incomparable design and finishing possibilities that add real 'value' to the whisky inside, which means it becomes even more desirable.
Furthermore, choosing wood for packaging whiskey boxes will give whiskies, particularly single-malt whiskies, that crucial competitive edge, because the unique quality of wood will make them stand out from the crowd.
Wood from the same tree may look the same but there are always differences due to it's unique, organic nature! These are the subtle qualities that make wood such a beautiful, diverse and desirable material when packaging premium quality whisky.
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