-
Rethinking the Classic Oak Barrel for Wine There's may be no image more iconic than wine aging in oak barrels. But a number of options, from clay amphora to concrete, are changing the way we drink. -
Are There Benefits to American Oak Over French? French wooden barrels may be traditional for aging red wines, but many winemakers still prefer using oak grown in American forests. -
How Hybrid Barrels are Changing Your Wine, Beer and Spirits Originally an inexpensive way to incorporate French oak into wine, barrels made from multiple oak species offer winemakers the opportunity for innovation. -
What is Japanese Mizunara Oak and is it Worth It? Japanese whisky aged in mizunara oak casks has been around for over 50 years. But now the technique is being used by Scottish, Irish and American producers. -
How Does Oak Really Affect Wine? What makes Chardonnay crisp over creamy? How do tannic reds evolve in barrel? From the effects of French versus American oak, here's what you need to know.