What's in a wine barrel? Columnist Gus Clemens explores how wood, other factors impact quality, taste and more.

A photo of a barrel that claims to be in Asheville, North Carolina with a Y-12 label had some people online concerned about ...

The choice of barrels plays a huge role in the final flavor. Some distillers use new oak barrels, while others may use barrels that previously held other spirits, such as whiskey, rum, or wine.

The new 20-Year Toasted Single Barrel is made up of a portion of that original Gray Label blend that was transferred into ...

and French oak barrels, sitting at 92 proof. The French oak brings the strongest flavor of all, providing hints of baking spices, chocolate, and cinnamon. It is complemented by the Chinkapin oak ...