The deepest char, known as “alligator char” for its resemblance to gator hide, comes from burning the inside of the barrel ...

Making a barrel by hand is a precise science ... The barrel-makers use wood from American, French, and Central European oak trees. Each slat of the barrel is perfectly cut using this machine ...

Discover the incredible process of making oak barrels, crafted by master artisans with decades of expertise. Each step, from selecting the finest oak wood to shaping and assembling the barrel ...

Pabst started experimenting with steel barrels in 1910, and by the 1930s they had become the industry standard. The materials ...

But not just any barrel — a foudre. A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that ...

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey, a standout name in the world of craft spirits, has just announced the launch of its latest creation: ...

“Their sensory experience of Maker’s Mark is unlike anyone else — the aromatic oak ... making operation, at Maker’s Mark, they take on the added task of regularly rotating barrels.