5kg Bulk Pack – American Bourbon Oak Chips

Crafted from premium, seasoned American oak, these chips are expertly toasted and charred to replicate the flavour development of traditional barrel ageing — without the wait.

American oak is prized for its ability to deliver rich vanilla, caramel, brown sugar and toasted oak notes, adding both depth and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel to your spirit.

Why chips work faster

The charring process caramelises natural wood sugars, and the high surface area of chips dramatically increases oak-to-spirit contact.
The result?

• Faster colour development
• Accelerated flavour extraction
• Barrel-style character in days, not years

Expect noticeable colour, aroma and flavour within 7–10 days, with full character developing over a few short weeks.

Versatile oak for multiple spirits

While ideal for bourbon-style whiskies, this American oak blend also pairs beautifully with:

• Scotch-style whiskies
• Dark and spiced rums
• Neutral spirits combined with whisky or rum essences

Perfect for creating barrel-aged style whiskies, bourbons and rums at home.

Oak profile

• Select blend of seasoned & toasted American oak
• Balanced toast and char for sweetness, colour and smoothness
• Designed to replicate barrel ageing flavour profiles

Bulk advantage

This 5kg pack is ideal for high-volume ageing, repeat batches, or serious experimenters wanting consistent results at scale.

AHB Bourbon Chips are easy to use and highly effective.

Simply soak the chips in filtered, distilled spirit in a glass container to develop colour, flavour and smoothness.

• Recommended dosage: 100–200g per 1–2 litres of spirit
• Soak time: 10 days up to 6 weeks
• Suitable for: Bourbon, whisky & rum
• Colour: Rich golden tones that deepen with longer ageing
• Important: Always soak in glass, never plastic

You can enjoy the spirit as-is or blend with your favourite whisky or rum essence.

 

American Bourbon Recipe

For a classic barrel-style bourbon flavour:

• Mix both sachets of Still Spirits Classic American Bourbon
• Add to 3L of filtered spirit at 40% ABV
• Add 200g American Bourbon Chips
• Soak in glass for 2–6 weeks, tasting as you go

Optional: Add 5–10ml glycerine for extra smoothness and body.