What is barrel aging?

Barrel aging is the process of storing alcoholic beverages in oak barrels. The barrels are generally made from American white oak, which imparts a number of flavors and textures to the beverage.

What are the benefits of barrel aging?

The benefits of barrel aging are twofold. First, barrel aging allows the flavors of the beverage to mature and blend together, resulting in a more complex flavor profile. Second, barrel aging protects the beverage from oxidation, which …