Unleash your creativity with DIY projects using reclaimed whiskey barrels
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.
Transform used whiskey barrels into wood chips for smoking meats! With some basic tools and a little elbow grease, you can enjoy the smoky, caramel-infused flavors of whiskey-aged wood in your next BBQ. Learn how to upcycle whiskey barrels into a secret smoking weapon!
Master coopers use ancient techniques to craft barrels that shape the flavor, aroma, and color of whiskey. But this dying art is practiced by only a few dozen in Scotland and Kentucky.
Discover how whiskey gets its unique flavors: distilleries age it in used barrels from wineries, breweries, and other distillers, imparting complex flavors from port, sherry, and rum.
Barrel charring is an art that creates unique flavors in whiskey, from sweet vanilla to smoky robustness. It's the secret behind the one-of-a-kind taste of your favorite whiskey, and the level of charring can be customized for different flavor profiles.
Discover the secret behind your favorite whiskey's flavor: wax sealing! As the whiskey matures in the barrel, the wax sealant interacts with the wood and liquid, imparting subtle flavor notes to the aging spirit.
Distillers are embracing technology to create unique flavor profiles and speed up aging with synthetic alternatives to traditional charred oak barrels.
From humble barrel to smooth whiskey: discover the incredible journey of your favorite glass of whiskey.
Distillers are experimenting with innovative barrel designs to create unique flavors and aromas in whiskey, changing our notion of what aged whiskey can taste like. Read on to explore how barrel design is revolutionizing whiskey.
Learn about the legal side of whiskey-making, including the barrels used to age it. For distillers, proper barrel usage is critical to comply with legal requirements. For whiskey enthusiasts, understanding the rules adds an extra layer of appreciation for their next dram.
