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Recent Examples of casksThe new whiskey in question is the first Redbreast to be aged in Moscatel wine casks following initial maturation in ex-American whiskey barrels and sherry casks.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026 The organic cacao from Tanzania in this bar is aged in bourbon casks for a couple of months, which infuses smooth and oaky undertones into the 82% cacao chocolate.—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Honey also plays a critical role in the Lady Bird, which starts off its life as uncut HoneyDew and then is given a three-year finishing stint in ex-XO Cognac casks.—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 It’s typically aged in ex-bourbon casks, although the distillery has been experimenting with maturing or finishing rums in various other cask types, including Cognac casks.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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barrels
Noun
Due to the cost of glass at the time, the back bar bottles were made thick and sturdy, and usually ornate to display the whiskey, since it was often poured from the larger barrels for patrons.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
In addition to the lesson in rain barrels, Swire Coca-Cola will be offering a chance to win prizes.