puncheons

plural of puncheon
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages stored the puncheons of rum in the cellar

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Noun
  • Aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels, this limited edition showcases Woodford Reserve’s experimental approach to grain, maturation and wood.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Barrel and bristle materials Most hot-air brush barrels are made of chrome, ceramic or tourmaline.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After resting for a minimum of six months in Cognac casks, the bourbon develops soft fruit notes and a refined sweetness.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The secondary maturation is longer than the first release, moving from about eight months to a total of 15 months in Maison Ferrand Cognac casks to soak up flavor, and the whiskey was bottled at 107 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Puncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncheons. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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