Ever wondered why charring whisky barrels is a critical step in the aging process?

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What’s the difference between charred and toasted whisky barrels?

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How Oak Affects the Flavor of Wine tinyurl.com/4b8n7rnj
- Understanding the difference between French and American barrels can help point you toward bottles you'll enjoy. via @RobbReport #wineknowledge #barrel #frenchoak #americanoak #wine #wineworldnews

Pink #barrelfement in new #AmericanOak - about as far removed from fashion as you can get.
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French and American oak barrels shape wine flavor and style in distinct ways Winemakers weigh cost, tradition, and desired taste when choosing between subtle French oak and bold American oak barrels

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French and American oak barrels shape wine flavor and style in distinct ways Winemakers weigh cost, tradition, and desired taste when choosing between subtle French oak and bold American oak barrels

French and American oak barrels shape wine flavor and style in distinct ways #Wine #OakBarrels #FrenchOak #AmericanOak #Winemaking

Putting the finishing touches to our 2024 #Rosado.
As well as stainless, we fermented a little bit of Tempranillo #Rosé in new #AmericanOak.
We tried the blend yesterday and we just felt that 1 barrel (3% of the blend) made it better, so in it goes!
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