It turns out, the answer is the simple wooden barrel. Almost always made of oak, barrels have a long and fascinating history. First built and used by the Celts and Romans, they have held nearly ...

Oak’s unique cellular structure and low porosity make the hardwood easy to cut into straight beams, which can then easily be shaped and assembled into a watertight barrel. “White oak, when properly ...

Mount Gay has been distilling and aging high-quality rum at its Barbados distillery for more than 300 years. The core lineup ...

And this time, it’s actually worth the hype. Like cask finishing itself, which the Balvenie pioneered decades ago, mizunara oak isn’t exactly new to whiskey, at least in Japan. For instance ...

When drinking barrel proof bourbon, expect strong notes of oak from the barrel, caramel undertones, and a warming sensation ...

Metal, plastic and cardboard long ago eclipsed barrels for the shipment of most items, but when it comes to wine and whiskey, especially bourbon whiskey, the oak barrel still reigns. Demand for ...

Gin included. “The charred interior of the barrel, along with its natural tannins, can impart rich flavors like vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, while also mellowing harsh edges and adding ...