Read more: The 25 Best Bourbon Brands, Ranked American white oak casks are the most popular choice for aging bourbon, but ...

or resting wine in a stainless steel tank lined with oak staves does not resemble aging wine in oak barrels, a process that is understood yet remains a mystery. No matter, adding wood tannin to ...

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 ...

When it comes to aging wine, the barrel is as important as the timing. When it comes to barrels, oak is the undisputed king. Join Dr. Susan Ebeler, professor of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis as ...

and small amount of oxygen to soften the wine during barrel maturation. Over the years, the only wood retained for wine vessels was oak, other types added undesirable flavors during aging.

SAPPORO--Hokkaido-based breweries are rallying to a call to produce a common brand of Japanese sake and taking things a step further by aging the product in barrels made of Japanese oak.

Aging in new oak barrels (barrels used for the first few times) can add aromas and flavors of vanilla, spice and smoke. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine Spectator’s Free Email ...

Ideal for aging crisp white wines or lighter red varietals like Pinot Noir and Grenache. Quality and Innovation Building upon the craftsmanship showcased in the enhanced French Oak barrels ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A photo of a barrel with a "radioactive material" label on it reportedly found in a river flooding debris pile in Asheville, North Carolina caused some concern on social media ...

Renowned American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman proudly presents the second vintage of Gem of Kentucky, from his award winning 2XO (“Two Times Oak”) brand. Gem of Kentucky is the only double barreled, ...

The Cognac barrel aging imparts a delicate complexity with rich, sweet, fruity undertones of ripe cherries, plums, and figs. Mid-palate notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and delicate cinnamon and ...