Glass of whisky cognac or bourbon in ornamental glass next to a vinatge wooden barrel on a rustic wood and dark background. Whiskey is more than just a blend of grains and water. It is a spirit that ...

Russ Karasch opened a plastic bag filled with strips of wood the color of the best part of a piece of toast. “Smell this,” he said. The aroma was intoxicatingly comforting, like roasting a chocolatey ...

In the heart of America's bourbon country, something interesting is happening with those old wooden barrels that once held ...

When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Vasoyan is a Chicago-based writer covering spirits. Despite their importance, the basic design of the cask—planks of wood ...

First, a 2022 Merlot from Central Washington. Then, a Pilsner Urquell, followed by a Guinness stout, a No-Li amber ale, a Sierra Nevada pale ale, two nonalcoholic beers and a Trader Joe's tequila.

“60 Minutes” will air a piece on April 6 on Kentucky’s barrel making industry, a key part of the bourbon aging process. Provided The award-winning CBS news show “60 Minutes” apparently spent some time ...