Which alcoholic beverage is produced using a "barrique"?

Aging and storage in barrique barrels not only alters the taste of wines, but also their shelf life. Through the interaction with the oak, wines are exposed to more oxygen and become more stable and mature compared to other wines that are aged in otherwise standard stainless steel tanks. The selection of suitable coopers and barrique producers is vital for winemakers. Selecting and finding suitable wood is, however, no easy task. High-quality barrique barrels can easily cost anywhere upward of a thousand euros – but it’s a worthwhile expense for many wineries and winemakers who place value on the quality and marketing of their wine. The “Barrique Aged” label, according to the German Wine Institute, is only to be used for special quality wines. This includes the stipulation that at least 75 percent of the wine must have been fermented or aged in a barrique barrel.