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Recent Examples of puncheons
Aged for 10 months in 31% new French oak puncheons and cigar barrels and 69% neutral French oak puncheons.
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Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncheons
Noun
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The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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At the time, several tequila producers had already been experimenting with different barrel finishes — including wine casks and various oak treatments — but sherry‑specific finishing was still relatively uncommon.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The 2023 edition of the Master Blender Collection is a rum that was aged for 20 years in American whiskey barrels, then finished for a year in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The whisky was initially aged in Oloroso sherry butts from Spain, and after four decades it was transferred into three Spanish oak Pedro Ximénez hogsheads which were ultimately married together.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Puncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncheons. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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