Bourbon wouldn’t be bourbon without new, charred American oak barrels — that’s actually written into U.S. law, and that’s where bourbon gets its signature flavor and deep amber color. Not every winery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those who are not familiar, Bardstown Bourbon Company is a distillery located in the eponymous town that is the heart of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the key reasons why bourbon tastes like bourbon is that it’s aged in a charred barrel made from American white oak (quercus ...

When it comes to aging bourbon, American oak (Quercus alba) is king. But while American oak barrels account for the vast majority of bourbon aging vessels, their mandatory use is a ...

Bourbon may be whiskey, but it’s a uniquely American spirit with strict rules that set it apart. From its legal mash bill requirements to its charred-oak barrel aging, every step shapes its flavor and ...

On paper, the whiskey-making process seems remarkably easy. You need to mash (corn, barley, wheat, or rye in most cases), ferment, distill, and age it. That’s it. Seems pretty simple, right? Well, ...

View post: Whiskey Needed a Shake-Up. Country Star Eric Church Is the Newest Disrupter A. Smith Bowman Distillery has unveiled the finale in its Abraham Bowman Oak Series: Hungarian Oak. Like the ...

These two repeat Beverage Testing Institute winners show how wide modern rye whiskey can range, from oak-polished Kentucky ...

An increasing number of distilleries are experimenting with aging their whiskey in barrels made from this flavorful variety of oak. One of the key reasons why bourbon tastes like bourbon is that it’s ...