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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 16, 2025
  • Whiskey Barrel Basics
  • 16 mins

How Big Is a Whiskey Barrel? A Quick Guide

How much whiskey can fit in a barrel? A lot! The most common barrel size holds 53 gallons, or 950 standard bottles worth of whiskey. That's a lot of whiskey!

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 15, 2025
  • Barrel Maintenance & Care
  • 14 mins

Why Is My Whiskey Barrel Leaking? Troubleshooting Tips

Don't panic if your whiskey barrel is leaking - it's common and can be fixed! Learn why barrels leak and how to troubleshoot and fix the problem with these tips. Get back to aging whiskey in no time!

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 14, 2025
  • Whiskey Production and Aging
  • 18 mins

Seasonal Barrel Filling for Whiskey: Strategies to Follow

Distilleries must follow the seasons to produce the best flavor in whiskey, which is aged in charred oak barrels and absorbs flavors like caramel, vanilla, and spice. Unlock the secret of whiskey's delicious, aged flavor!

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 11, 2025
  • Whiskey Barrel Basics
  • 14 mins

Whiskey Barrel Char Levels: How They Impact Aging

Discover the secret behind why some whiskeys are smokey and others are sweeter: the char level of the barrel used to age the whiskey. Learn how this impacts the flavor of your favorite whiskey.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 10, 2025
  • Barrel Maintenance & Care
  • 12 mins

Restore the Beauty: Removing Rust From Whiskey Barrels

Restore an old whiskey barrel and remove rust with a little elbow grease and the right tools and techniques. Learn how to maintain high-quality barrels for perfect whiskey flavoring and coloring.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 9, 2025
  • Whiskey Production and Aging
  • 19 mins

The Significance of Barrel Proof in Whiskey Making

Learn how barrel proofing helps create some of the finest whiskeys by aging whiskey in charred oak barrels. This process imparts complex flavors and aromas like vanilla, caramel, and spice, plus a subtle smoky flavor. The result? Smooth, flavorful whiskey.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • Whiskey Barrel Basics
  • 17 mins

Does Barrel Size Really Affect Whiskey Maturation Speed?

Discover how barrel size affects the maturation process of whiskey, and why some whiskeys seem to age faster than others. Smaller barrels mean more surface area exposed to the wood, resulting in quicker interaction between the whiskey and the barrel. This can speed up the maturation process from 6-8 years to 6-18 months.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 7, 2025
  • Barrel Maintenance & Care
  • 14 mins

How to Revive a Dried Out Whiskey Barrel

Revive an old whiskey barrel and age your own custom spirits! With patience, you can bring the wood back to life and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 3, 2025
  • Whiskey Production and Aging
  • 17 mins

The Art of Double Barrel Aging Whiskey

Discover the secret behind whiskey's distinctive flavor and color: barrel aging. For an extra special treat, try double barrel aging, where whiskey is aged in two barrels for a more complex taste.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 2, 2025
  • Whiskey Barrel Basics
  • 18 mins

The Lifecycle of a Whiskey Barrel: From Distillery to Furniture

Once used to age whiskey, oak barrels lead interesting second lives. After imparting their flavor, they're emptied and removed from the rickhouse, but their story doesn't end there.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jul 1, 2025
  • DIY Whiskey Barrel Projects
  • 16 mins

The Tradition and Craft of Family-Owned Cooperages: A Dying Art?

For centuries, cooperages have crafted barrels by hand, shaping raw oak staves into watertight vessels that impart unique flavors to aged spirits. Despite dwindling numbers, some family-owned cooperages still practice this traditional art, and their handmade barrels are in high demand.

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  • Brian Daigle
  • Jun 30, 2025
  • Barrel Maintenance & Care
  • 16 mins

How Barrel Transportation Changes Whiskey Flavor

Discover how barrel transportation affects the flavor of whiskey: from the charred oak to the tumbles and turns of the barrel's journey, each step adds complexity to the flavor.

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