But why do we even age liquor in the first place? For whiskey specifically, alcohol enters the barrels completely transparent ...

In the heart of Amsterdam, New York, a small farm distillery is making waves in the craft spirits world. Second Act Spirits, ...

A common refrain in the spirits world is that whiskey gets 70–80% percent of its flavor from the barrel it’s aged in. Though nearly impossible to prove the exact figure, one thing is certain ...

When it comes to warming, winter beers, there’s no beating the appeal of a well-made whiskey (usually bourbon) barrel-aged stout. They’ve been a cold weather staple ever since Goose Island’s ...

Metal and plastic and cardboard long ago eclipsed barrels for the shipment of most items, but when it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon whiskey – the oak barrel still reigns ...

There are two options when investing in whiskey—bottles and barrels. Simple enough, right? Not so fast. Each option has a unique set of pros and cons. Here are five things you should know before ...

Metal, plastic and cardboard long ago eclipsed barrels for the shipment of most items, but when it comes to wine and whiskey, especially bourbon whiskey, the oak barrel still reigns. Demand for ...

Two American single barrel rye whiskeys took top honors at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards America, a highly respected competition in the whiskey industry. The winners and other top ...