When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the ...

Wooden barrels are crucial for bourbon, where they serve as not just a container, but also as a key flavoring agent.

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Making a barrel by hand is a precise science. And one family business in southern Spain has been perfecting the process since 1975. Tonelería Herfe makes thousands of artisanal wooden barrels for ...

The deepest char, known as “alligator char” for its resemblance to gator hide, comes from burning the inside of the barrel ...

Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Michter's Distillery. Kentucky-based Michter’s is most visible via its always-on releases ...

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Until 2023, the Wood Finishing Series focused on various ... Here's Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Barrel of Whiskey The Keepers Release started as fully mature, cask-strength Maker ...

Many whiskeys that old become overly oaky and tannic or evaporate through the porous wood, leaving very little palatable whiskey left in the barrel. Thomas credits the quality of this whiskey to ...