adjective
- resembling, containing, or made of oak wood
- (of wine or spirits) having a flavor or aroma imparted by aging in oak barrels
Usage: wine and spirits terminology
Examples
- The cabin had oaky beams that gave it a rustic charm.
- The furniture was made from oaky wood that had darkened with age.
- This Chardonnay has a pleasant oaky finish with hints of vanilla.
- The whiskey's oaky notes come from years spent in charred barrels.
- The door frame was carved from solid oaky timber.
- Wine critics often describe this vintage as having strong oaky characteristics.