Topic journey · 10 chapters
Cask & Maturation
From oak forest to bottle: why cask wood, size, prior filling and warehouse location determine the character of every whisky.
Chapter 1Why does whisky mature in wooden casks?The Basics of Maturation
Chapter 2What's the difference between American and European oak?Wood Type Determines Aroma
Chapter 3What's the difference between toasting and charring?Fire Shapes Wood
Chapter 4Why are so many casks former bourbon casks?Used and in demand
Chapter 5What Is a Sherry Cask in Whisky?Sweetness from Southern Spain
Chapter 6What Cask Sizes Exist in Whisky?Smaller Matures Faster
Chapter 7What Is a Dunnage Warehouse, What Is a Rickhouse?Where Casks Rest
Chapter 8What Is the Angel's Share in Whisky?Evaporation in the Cask
Chapter 9What Does Finish Mean in Whisky?A Second Cask
Chapter 10What does cask strength mean in whisky?Numbers on the label