Jul 24, 2020
In this season finale we explore the science and art of aging wine and spirits in oak. Discussion includes: types of oak, structural and chemical composition, and the many contributions to a spirit maturing in a barrel.
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Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Study Guide (Society...
Jul 10, 2020
Crossover products such as whiskey aged in wine barrels, and vice versa, are certainly not a new thing. But with much discussion around whether the new Bourbon-barrel-aged wines on the market are faddish or gimmicky, it's a good time to dig into the subject.
Why Bourbon barrels? And are wines finished in Bourbon...