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 […]

A lot of people think, “Are whiskey barrels, like bourbon barrels, used only once?” But you are not alone. Many people consider it surprising that some […]

Different species of oak differ in their levels of flavors, compounds, porous effects. Know how different types of wood are used for different types of barrels.

Whiskey is a world-renowned spirit with a rich history, and two of its most popular variations are Scotch whisky and American whiskey. While they share the […]