Bourbon wouldn’t be bourbon without new, charred American oak barrels — that’s actually written into U.S. law, and that’s where bourbon gets its signature flavor and deep amber color. Oak barrels are ...
Wood barrel makers, and especially white oak barrels, are thriving. Driven by the growing popularity of craft brewing of beers, ciders and hard spirits, orders for the barrels are rising from small ...
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Rioja’s identity has long been tied to American oak. Now French oak, concrete, and amphorae are reshaping the region. Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.