Hogshead

/HOGZ-hed/

A 300-liter barrel common in Australia.

Full Definition

A hogshead is a barrel holding approximately 300 liters, larger than a standard barrique. Common in Australia, it provides less oak influence per volume of wine due to lower surface-to-volume ratio. The term comes from English measure, originally used for various commodities.

Related Terms

barrique barrel puncheon

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