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The Science behind Wooden Barrels
Of all of the species of hard wood in the world, there is a very good reason why we only use oak. As a member of the beech family, of...
The Science behind Wooden Barrels
Of all of the species of hard wood in the world, there is a very good reason why we only use oak. As a member of the beech family, of...
Understanding Oak Barrel Maturation
If there is one thing that we all go a bit crazy for, it’s oak matured spirits. Even if you are not a big spirits lover, odds are good you’ve...
Understanding Oak Barrel Maturation
If there is one thing that we all go a bit crazy for, it’s oak matured spirits. Even if you are not a big spirits lover, odds are good you’ve...
Charring Levels in Barrels
Once a cooper has selected their oak type, barrel size and seasoning qualities they can then select which level of thermal degrading to apply to the inside of the cask...
Charring Levels in Barrels
Once a cooper has selected their oak type, barrel size and seasoning qualities they can then select which level of thermal degrading to apply to the inside of the cask...
How Barrel Storage Affects Barrel ABV
Water molecules are small, Alcohol molecules are much larger. Since a water molecule is very small, it is easier for it to escape through the barrel than the much larger...
How Barrel Storage Affects Barrel ABV
Water molecules are small, Alcohol molecules are much larger. Since a water molecule is very small, it is easier for it to escape through the barrel than the much larger...
Making Invert Sugar at Home
Distillers use Invert Sugar to make proper liqueurs, Old Tom Gins, for Obscuration and for Mouth Feel Enhancement. Simple Invert Sugar Recipe To make 1 kilogram of Invert Sugar, you...
Making Invert Sugar at Home
Distillers use Invert Sugar to make proper liqueurs, Old Tom Gins, for Obscuration and for Mouth Feel Enhancement. Simple Invert Sugar Recipe To make 1 kilogram of Invert Sugar, you...
Small Batch vs Single Barrel
Confused between small batch and single barrel? A Practical Example Let us say you receive three barrels of Whisky, filled with distillate from the same batch. You decide to store...
Small Batch vs Single Barrel
Confused between small batch and single barrel? A Practical Example Let us say you receive three barrels of Whisky, filled with distillate from the same batch. You decide to store...