Bourbon demand fueling barrel business: "The magic comes from the barrel"
Wooden barrels are crucial for bourbon, where they serve as not just a container, but also as a key flavoring agent.
Bourbon barrels enjoy second and third lives around the world, where they're used to age other spirits
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the ...
‘60 Minutes’ takes a deep dive into Kentucky bourbon — or at least into the barrel
The deepest char, known as “alligator char” for its resemblance to gator hide, comes from burning the inside of the barrel ...
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Maker’s Mark’s Latest Bourbon Toasts the Team Behind the Barrels
Until 2023, the Wood Finishing Series focused on various production aspects of Maker’s Mark bourbon, using acronymic codes like BEP (barrel entry proof) and FAE (fatty acid esters). In 2024 ...