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Temperature
4°C optimal
2°C to 7°C range
Refrigerator temperature for curing
Time
21 days
14 days – 28 days
Equipment
Aroma ()
Compounds: Guaiacol, Phenol, Vanillin
Taste
Texture
Wine Analogy
Similar to the smoky notes found in aged Cabernet Sauvignon from oak barrels
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the deep, charred aromas of dark roast Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the smoky leather accords in fragrances like Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather
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