Thursday 26 July 2012

Purposes For Which Charred Oak Barrels Are Used

The use of charred oak barrels has a long history with regard to storing and aging alcoholic spirits. The containers were first used approximately 5,000 years ago. The method of bending wood into a cylindrical shape is thought to have been borrowed from the boat building techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.

A wine barrel, or aging barrel, is used to age different types of distilled spirits. Such substances include standard whiskey, rum or brandy. Tabasco sauce and balsamic vinegar are

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