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This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. It’s been said that right behind grapes, wood is the second most important ...

Plastic barrel cutting and recycling is a smart way to repurpose materials and reduce waste. With a few simple tools, you can turn an old barrel into storage containers, garden planters, or even ...

When it comes to aging bourbon, American oak (Quercus alba) is king. But while American oak barrels account for the vast majority of bourbon aging vessels, their mandatory use is a ...

Barrell Craft Spirits has released a 12-Year Bourbon finished in French Oak casks. Only 1,500 bottles available for $159 each. Provided Barrell releases 12-year French oak cask-strength bourbon blend ...

With the heat turned up here in the high country, I got to thinking about the chilly wine caves and barrel rooms I have had the opportunity to explore over the years. The cool, dry 55° air, the ...

BARDSTOWN, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From the remote forests of Japan to the rolling hills of Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon’s Hokkaido Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish, the latest small-batch exploration ...

All oak is not created equal. Here’s why the type of barrel used to age your wine matters and how it impacts what’s in your glass. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event ...

My recent visit to The Oak Room was not my first go-around at the restaurant and brewpub, which is operated by Abridged Beer Company. A few weeks back, I hung out there with an IPA while waiting for ...