Seven bourbon barrel aged wine bottles lined up on pink background - Emily Hunt/Tasting Table In case you missed it, using whiskey barrels is a popular technique when producers want to instill a smoky ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Thomas Tao is an NYC-based spirits writer and media producer. (If you haven’t yet sampled their single barrel, barrel ...

Buying an empty bourbon or whiskey barrel isn't has difficult as it might sound. With a little know-how, you can repurpose ...

For anyone who appreciates a good pour of bourbon or whiskey, there's something deeply appealing about the barrels that give ...

Creating a decent bottle of whiskey is a process — a wonderfully complex, and sometimes unpredictable process, at that. Throughout this journey, whiskey barrels play a key part in providing a stable ...

Kentucky distilleries are releasing a variety of new and limited-edition bourbons and whiskeys in 2025. Several releases feature unique aging processes, including finishing in tequila, rum, or rare ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 6, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. If someone asked you to name a product that was first made 2,000 years ago, still looks ...

World-famous Kentucky whiskey brand Jim Beam is reportedly closing its production facility in Clermont starting Jan. 1 through the end of 2026. The company is shifting production to its larger Booker ...

CLERMONT, Ky. (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, beginning Jan. 1. The move comes as the bourbon industry faces economic pressures ...