Wine aged in whiskey barrels, anyone?

US-based wine firm, Apothic Wines have recently used an innovative way to age their wine in whiskey barrels to get an edge over the other winemakers in the competition. Putting their wine and whiskey making knowledge to good use, the winemakers promise an experience to wine and whiskey fans alike with its new, small-batch, limited release red blend.

The Apothic Inferno is aged in charred, white oak whiskey barrels for 60 days. The wine blends the red and dark fruit flavours of its wine with layers of maple and spice, giving way to a long, clean finish. “The result is a wine with rich flavour and distinctive attitude,” says Apothic winemaker, Debbie Juergenson. “It may not have whiskey in it, but it's wine with a whiskey soul.”

Crafted in California, each batch of Apothic Inferno undergoes a time-intensive, barrel-aging process. The unique character and flavour profiles offer wine enthusiasts the opportunity to discover a bold, new experience. The barrels — cut, shaped, and bound by steel before being charred with flames - were first used to age whiskey for years prior to becoming the home of Apothic’s new red blend.

Currently, the wine is available only in the U.S. for a limited time with a suggested retail price of $16.99 (Rs 1137.38).