Wagemut - SCC Home Base 10 Jahre | Rum Verkostung mit Nicolas Kröger

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Nicolas Kröger explains why creating a consistent Talisker 10 every year is harder than making hyped single cask rums.

The episode features host and guest Nicolas Kröger discussing the SCC Homebase rum, marking its 10-year milestone. Kröger begins by contrasting the ease of single cask production with the difficulty of maintaining consistent quality in mainstream products like Talisker 10. He introduces the SCC Homebase, a cask strength rum at 54.7% ABV, designed to provide an accessible and affordable entry point for enthusiasts moving into higher-proof spirits. The rum is aged for 10 years in American white oak and finished in Madeira casks, with no additives. Kröger details the Fasssprache experiment, where 15 different wood types were tested to understand their impact on rum maturation, highlighting insights from cooper Markus Eder. The discussion delves into wood chemistry, comparing the high tannin content of European oak to the high vanillin content of American white oak. They taste the Homebase rum, noting its rum sweetness, subtle wine character, and balanced tannins. Kröger shares anecdotes about his work with cask strengths, including a story about diluting an old whisky and ruining it. He explains that 63% ABV is considered the ideal cask strength for flavor balance. The conversation expands to include other projects, like a Christmas calendar with 24 different cask samples and a gin made with Tuscan botanicals. Throughout, the tone is educational, focusing on production techniques, wood influence, and product development in the spirits industry.

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