“Considering oak’s profound effect on the taste of whisky, it’s not surprising that the details count. The specific type of oak, the origin of the tree, and all the finer points of its treatment during production will influence the flavors the barrel imparts, whether vanilla or citrus zest, baking spices or dark red fruits, or a myriad of other possibilities. To understand whisky, you must understand oak.”

Read more from the article “Why And How Oak Matters In Whisky”,  by @whiskyadvocate detailing the  different types of oak used in whiskey, and oak tree terroir.

Next, take a deep dive into the science of How Wood Ages Whiskey with Wanderback Founder Phil Downer.