January 21, 2024
Spirits

The Role of Barrels in the Rise of Craft Spirits

Produced with oak wood or any other wood variety that is chopped, steamed, and shaped before being internally charred to add taste and color, bourbon barrels […]
January 18, 2024
oak barrels

Oak Barrels in Bourbon Aging: A Southern Tradition

To get its characteristic rich amber or brown color, bourbon must mature in barrels made of charred oak. To learn more about maturing bourbon in oak […]
December 26, 2023
Whisky barrel

Aging Gracefully: The Art of Whiskey Maturation

Whisky is an esteemed spirit that travels an extraordinary journey from grain to glass. Careful selection of ingredients, distillation techniques and the process of maturation all […]
December 18, 2023
Whiskey

The Journey of Spirits from Barrel to Bottle

At its core, making spirits involves several key steps, including distillers’ recipes, ingredients and sourcing, fermentation, aging, and barreling – each plays an essential part. Of […]
November 22, 2023
Barrel Aging

What Is Barrel Aging and Why Does It Matter?

Barrelled beverages take your beverage game to the next level. Barrels act like alchemy, transforming the taste, texture, and quality. Barrel-aged drinks offer unique and delectable […]