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Record 1 2014-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
CONT

The aging of spirits in wooden casks results in loss of volume through evaporation. Depending on the temperature and humidity of the warehouse, the loss can amount to 2% per year. This is known as the angel's share.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
CONT

Pendant le vieillissement en fûts de bois, une partie du volume du spiritueux est perdue par évaporation. Selon la température et le degré d'humidité du chai, la perte peut s'élever à 2% par année. C'est ce qu'on appelle la part des anges.

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