Maple Syrup Casks Help These Whiskeys Hit the Finishing Sweet Spot
Distillers in New York, Michigan, and beyond are turning to maple syrup casks to impart a touch of sweetness to their bourbon or rye.
Archive: Finishing
6 Cask Finished American Whiskeys to Try Now
These bourbons and ryes were finished in cognac, tequila, sherry, beer, and wine barrels and all scored 88 points or more.
Inventive Cask Finishing Is Reshaping Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey allows for a wide range of cask types with curious distillers experimenting with different finishes to surprising results.
Distillers Turn to Double Finishing To Increase Flavor
Tyrconnell, Hillrock Estate, and other whiskies employ multiple finishing casks to unique effect.
WhistlePig Offers Rare Tastes Through Its Single-Finish Program
The Vermont-based producer is playing with unusual cask types and creating one-of-a-kind whiskeys.
How Different Cask Finishes Influence Whisky
David Stewart, longtime malt master at Balvenie Distillery, explains his early experiments in cask finishing—including the ones that weren’t so successful.
Is Diageo Trying to Rewrite the Rules of Scotch?
The largest distillery owner in Scotland may be attempting to fundamentally alter the way scotch is made and defined.
Become An Expert in Barrel Finishing With These 6 Lessons
Secondary maturation has a big impact on whisky flavor. Learn how to taste the finishing touch.
7 Cask Types Used To Finish Whisky
This handy guide will have you tasting the difference between sherry and port finished whiskies in no time.
Try This at Home: Barrel-Finished Whisky
It’s surprisingly easy to DIY a custom whisky.