Whisky barrels serve an important purpose in the flavor profile of your favorite brew. Barrel aging has many factors that make each batch of whiskey unique. Barrel aging improves flavor profile and adds flavors like vanilla, oak, and various fruits. When again brews, wine, and spirits in wooden barrels, storage methods can alter flavor, the length of… Read more »
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Choosing the Best Whiskey to Pair with Your Holiday Meals
The holiday season is rapidly approaching again. You’ve likely seen the first few festive commercials on TV promoting holiday travel, shopping, and meals. An image often conjured up during the holiday season is people huddled around the fireplace or campfire with their favorite beverage: eggnog, hot chocolate, or a glass of whiskey. Pairing whiskeys with… Read more »
How to Prepare a Wooden Barrel to Age Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Homebrewing is a popular hobby. It’s also one that comes with a lot of trial and error. If you are not familiar with the process of treating a wooden barrel, maintaining a brew, and properly storing your finished product, you might go through more attempts than you might like. Take a look at a few… Read more »
How to Become a Hard Cider Connoisseur this Fall
The leaves are changing color. Temperatures are much cooler. Folks are packing up their shorts and tank tops and breaking out their fall knits. There are many characteristics of fall in the Midwest, and one big change is the resurgence of hard ciders. Aesthetically, there is something about whiskey barrels that just screams fall. They… Read more »
Wooden Barrel Care: How to Swell a Dry or Leaking Barrel
Wooden whiskey barrels often have the most unique flavor profiles. Many major distillers use aged wooden barrels to create the richest, most distinctive tasting spirits. If a wooden barrel used for distilling whiskey, bourbon, scotch, or another specialty liquor encounters a leak, don’t automatically replace it. The barrel might need a repair or adjustment and… Read more »
Brewing Kombucha in Oak Barrels
Homebrewing is more than just a hobby these days. Many companies and breweries have found success after dabbling in their garages to master their craft. Homebrewing goes beyond just beer. Ciders, wines, and tons of other beverages can be created at home. One popular beverage that homebrewers are dabbling in as of lately is Kombucha. … Read more »
Wedding Themes, Décor, and Ideas for Whiskey Lovers
Since COVID-19 put a hold on many weddings, many couples are beginning to make plans and get excited about big weddings again. There are plenty of wedding themes trending right now. Whiskey barrels can be added to wedding themes that are both trendy and timeless. Check out some whiskey wedding theme ideas below: Décor and… Read more »
Whiskey-Infused Desserts: Boozy Baking Ideas and Recipes
Since the pandemic hit last year, many of us have tried our hand at baking and new recipes. Banana bread and homemade muffins are great to try for the first time but don’t be afraid to step up your baking game with some delicious whiskey-infused desserts and recipes. They’re not just for special occasions –… Read more »
Home Bar Essentials: What You Need for a Complete Entertainment Setup
A well-stocked home bar creates a comfortable space to relax or entertain guests. Even if you aren’t an expert mixologist, having a home bar with all the accessories and the tools is essential in creating delicious cocktails. A small collection of basic glassware, tools, mixers, and liquors will allow you to execute virtually any cocktail… Read more »
The Healing Powers of Whiskey
It is crazy to think that alcohol was once illegal in the United States. While the people of the time got around the laws with underground speakeasies, they were not the only place alcohol could be found during the prohibition era. Two years after the prohibition started, congress passed a law that allowed for the… Read more »