oaky

adjective

ˈō-kē

of wine : having the characteristics of being aged in oak casks

an oaky chardonnay

: of, relating to, or having many oaks

an oaky forest

oakiness noun

Examples of oaky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Older whisky isn’t always good whisky, but this is a fantastic release that is not overly oaky or dominated by tropical fruit as can be the case sometimes, with notes of dark chocolate, pineapple, vanilla, caramel, raisin, and cinnamon on the palate. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 That certainly comes across with Triumph, a well-aged but not overly oaky expression that is a fantastic example of what a Kentucky-style rye should taste like. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 May 2024 Brisket, generously fatty and redolent of oaky smoke, is doused in chimichurri and served on flour tortillas. —

Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024 It was bottled at cask strength of 112 proof, and has notes of fruit, tobacco, spice, and oaky sweetness on the palate. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oaky

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