American Bourbon Chips 500g

500g 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

How to use

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.