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Key Takeaways The choice of barrels is not just a production decision; it is also a financial one for distilleries. The choice of barrel impacts maturation […]

Key Takeaways The time spent in a barrel is not the only determining factor of a spirit’s flavor. A large part of the character comes from […]

Key Takeaways A spirit could be in a used barrel too long and miss an interesting complexity. Leave it too long, and the balance between spirit […]

Key Takeaways ● The degree of barrel char influences the development of flavor, color, filtration, and overall character of aged spirits. ● Higher char levels generate […]

One of the biggest capital costs in any developing distillery, brewery, or winery is sourcing high-quality aging vessels. Wood choices are extremely important, as up to […]

In the craft world, the vessel used to store a beverage is more than just a holding tank; it is an integral part of the recipe. […]

Wine and spirits are among the best of all marriages in today’s wine and spirits world. Secondary aging and cask finishing are no longer experimental trends; […]

Commercial beverage manufacturers do not use wood as a container but rather as a key ingredient. The compounds that remain bound in the staves of the […]