Carpathian Single Malt Shiraz Cask Finish is part of the Romanian Wine Cask Collection — matured for over three years in American bourbon casks before a year in 400L European oak Shiraz barrels from Alexandrion's own winery. The integration of whisky and wine production within the same company gives Carpathian unique access to quality wine casks.
The Shiraz finishing adds tropical fruit sweetness and warm spice to the clean Romanian malt base. The European oak Shiraz barrels — larger than standard hogsheads — provide a gentler, more measured wine influence than smaller casks would deliver. At 46%, non-chill-filtered and naturally coloured, the presentation is honest.
Carpathian Shiraz is one of several wine-finished expressions in the Romanian range — alongside Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagra and Cognac finishes. The breadth of the cask programme demonstrates serious ambition, and the quality of the Shiraz expression validates the approach. Romania's whisky story continues to develop impressively.
