French Oak Cubes | Heavy Toast | 2 oz or 1 lb

Stavin French Oak Cubes - Heavy Toast

Deep French Oak Character with Rich Toast, Darker Fruit, and Barrel-Like Intensity

Stavin French Oak Cubes - Heavy Toast are ideal when you want a more assertive oak contribution with deeper toasted character and a richer finish. Available in 2 oz and 1 lb package sizes, these cubes are a strong option for beverages that can benefit from more pronounced oak influence and added aging complexity.

French oak brings elegance even at darker toast levels, and heavy toast shifts the profile toward more developed toasted notes, darker fruit impressions, and a broader barrel-like presence. This makes it a great choice for bolder wines, meads, ciders, and stronger beers that can carry a bigger oak signature.

What Flavor Does Heavy Toast French Oak Add?

• Deeper Toasted Oak Character: Heavy toast increases oak intensity and gives a darker, richer overall profile.
• Cooked Fruit and Raisin Notes: StaVin’s French oak sensory summary shows fruit shifting toward cooked fruit as toast level rises.
• Roasted Complexity: Higher French toast levels are associated with stronger campfire and roasted coffee notes.
• Sweet, Layered Finish: French oak can still contribute sweetness and mouthfeel even as toast intensity increases.

Why Choose Heavy Toast French Oak?

• More Intensity for Bigger Beverages: Useful when a lighter toast would be too subtle for the project.
• Barrel-Inspired Depth: Adds mature oak character without needing a full barrel program.
• Great for Aging Projects: Especially well suited to fuller-bodied wine, mead, cider, and stronger beer styles.
• Flexible Packaging: Choose 2 oz for trial and small batches, or 1 lb for larger production and repeat use.

How to Use Stavin Oak Cubes

Because heavy toast can build intensity more quickly in flavor perception, it is best to taste regularly during aging and pull the cubes once the desired character is reached. This helps you capture complexity and structure without over-oaking the final beverage.

Available Sizes

This product is available in 2 oz and 1 lb package sizes.