Whiskey Lactone

Synonyms: methyl octalactone
IUPAC Name: 5-butyl-4-methyloxolan-2-one

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Whiskey lactone, also known as oak lactone, offers a sweet, and woody profile and pairs well with a variety of complementary flavors in beverage applications. Incorporating whiskey lactone in beverages can yield products with depth, sophistication as well as a pleasant harsheness or burn often found in alcoholic beverages like whisky and rum.

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