Scotch

Scotch

Scotch is a kind of whisky made from malted barley with other grains sometimes added and, (quite logically), can only be made in Scotland. There are a number of kinds of scotch produced such as “single malt”, which is simply barley and water that is produced in pot...
Wine Barrel vs. Whiskey Barrel

Wine Barrel vs. Whiskey Barrel

When customers not directly in the beverage industry visit our warehouse they often ask why wine barrels and whiskey barrels look so much different?  Why are wine barrels more pristine, their joinery more refined, and their hoops comparatively untarnished?  Why do...
What’s a Mash Bill?

What’s a Mash Bill?

If you’re a whiskey drinker like me, you may have come across the term, “mash bill” and like me, have wondered just what it refers to? Essentially, a mash bill is a recipe – a list of ingredients indicating what types of grain are being used to distill a particular...