Oak becomes a synonym for an ex-bourbon, American oak barrel. That’s very misleading. All of these casks (bourbon, sherry, madeira, etc.) are made from oak. The maturation differences come down to type of oak,
Oak becomes a synonym for an ex-bourbon, American oak barrel. That’s very misleading. All of these casks (bourbon, sherry, madeira, etc.) are made from oak. The maturation differences come down to type of oak, whether the wood on the inside of the barrel was charred or toasted, and...