SPIRIT ENHANCEMENT COMPANY
Located near Cognac, France, we specialize in selecting premium oak for aging exceptional spirits.
Our expertise extends to producing high-quality oak extracts, designed to impart precise, refined flavors and aging for the spirit industry.
Our process begins with natural wood maturation, evolving the ancestral seasoning method with modern expertise to remove harsh tannins and prepare cellulose molecules to naturally evolve into glucose – key to spirit complexity. Then comes precision toasting, inspired by French pastry ovens, delivering reproducible flavor signatures from vanilla to spice. Finally, our selective extraction isolates the very molecules spirits draw from barrels. The result: authentic character, precise control, and sustainable innovation. One oak tree influences 330 hL in barrels but up to 17,500 hL with EBX – over 50 times more efficient.
PRODUCT RANGE
APPLICATIONS
Correct
Restore balance, eliminate faults, and refine the spirit’s structure.
Enhance & Age
Elevate complexity, roundness, and aromatic precision.
Bring out in 6 months certain nuances that can be found in 3 to 4 years of ageing.
No & Low Alcohol
Bring authentic structure and depth to No- and Low-alcohol beverages.
- Reduce added sugar by up to 50% in your No- or Low-alcohol beverages while maintaining a perfectly balanced taste.
- Naturally enhance aromatic complexity and bring roundness and structure to the palate.
- Rebalance flavors with a softer perception of acidity.
- Formulated without alcohol, ideal for all your 0.0% creations.
YOUR ASSISTANT
Discover our unique decision-making tool dedicated to the improvement of spirits
PROFILES :
PRIMARY COLORS
Craft your masterpiece with precision
Every detail fine-tuned to bring your vision to life.
Amercian or French Oak
unique Profiles
single toasting per profile
possibilities for creation
One oak, one toast, one profile. Nine building blocks to work on their own or to blend into your own signature, from untoasted French oak to roasted coffee. Same liquid extract, same dosage logic — only the aromatic direction changes.
#10StructureFresh wood and hazelnut. Brings tannin and tension: freshness on the attack, structure on the mid-palate, a clean finish. Adds little sweetness.
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#12FruityYellow fruit, fresh almond, white flowers. Opens the nose and lengthens the palate without imposing oak.
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#13VanillaVanilla, coconut, almond milk: the whisky lactones of French oak. Roundness and volume, a fatty sensation on the mid-palate.
Reference profile: RumOrder this profile →
#14SpicyPepper, clove, cinnamon, toasted bread. Spice and elegance: refines the oak and lengthens the finish.
Reference profile: CognacOrder this profile →
#15FurfuralToasted bread, roasted almond, dry spices, a note of fire. High intensity, to be used sparingly.
Reference profile: WhiskyOrder this profile →
#15sSmokySmoke, deep roasting, an empyreumatic and ashy note. A clear smoky signature, best used on a rounder base.
Reference profile: WhiskyOrder this profile →
#22ToffeeExotic fruit (coconut, passion fruit), butterscotch and pastry notes: eugenol and maltol of American oak. Roundness and softness, a full mid-palate.
Reference profile: New WorldOrder this profile →
#23CaramelCaramel, brown sugar, toasted pecan. Perceived sweetness with no added sugar; extends softness on the finish.
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#24Black CoffeeRoasted coffee, bitter cocoa, mocha. Noble bitterness and depth, a counterweight to the sweeter profiles.
Reference profile: BourbonOrder this profile →Liquid oak extract · 1 L, 5 L and 20 L · dosage 0.02 to 0.25 % · 3 to 6 months to integrate.
All products are subject to strict regulations.
It is essential to verify applicable legal requirements, as they may vary across local jurisdictions and frequently change.


