Bourbon barrels often have significant, globe-spanning afterlives. After their initial liquid is dumped, many ex-bourbon casks make their way to countries like Scotland, Ireland, and Canada to age ...

The answer depends on the age and strength of your spirit. Whether sipping a dram of whiskey or imbibing in a classic Old ...

In short, cooperages only make the barrels bourbon ages in. Distilleries generally focus on the whiskey-making side. Bourbon barrels are typically made of oak, which is dried, shaped into a barrel ...