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Recent Examples of hogsheads
The whiskey spent 16 months aging in these European oak hogsheads, which were seasoned with Moscatel for two years before heading to Midleton, and was bottled at 46 percent ABV.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hogsheads
Noun
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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.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the lesson in rain barrels, Swire Coca-Cola will be offering a chance to win prizes.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 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
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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
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“Hogsheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogsheads. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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