Whiskey barrels have a specific char and toast level. The level of toast and char has a significant impact on flavor imparted from the cask to the whiskey. Toasting occurs when the flame doesn’t actually touch the wood. It releases simple sugars in the wood fibers that caramelize and release desirable flavors. Charring occurs when […]
The wood that makes the staves for the barrel can be kiln-dried or air-dried. Believe it or not, this small detail in whiskey barrel production has a major impact on flavor. When the wood is air dried (or seasoned) outside, the sun, rain, and natural microbes break down the wood to remove tannins and unwanted […]
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