casks

plural of cask
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of casks In the first such programme from one of the big four cognac houses, four exceptional casks have been selected and are available to purchase and bottle as a single cask release. Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Cognac casks have been available in small numbers for decades, but because the value is somewhat different to single malt scotch, there has not been this explosion of cask offerings across the price ranges. Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Private casks from ghost distilleries carry heightened risks related to quality and authenticity. Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Don’t expect your classic, well-aged, extra añejo tequila here, because these expressions have been utterly transformed by extended maturation and finishing in these different types of casks. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 This unique Scotch whiskey features a rare new blend crafted by Master Blender Emma Walker, aged in a mix of woods including ex-American bourbon casks and some wine and sherry casks. Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 The production capacity of Scotch whisky distilleries is limited, with only a certain quantity of whisky produced annually and only a limited number of aged casks ready for bottling in existence. Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 With growing demand, limited supply and the potential for strong returns, whisky casks can be a solid alternative asset for those looking to diversify their portfolio. Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Also, keep an eye out for the new Mountain Angel 12-Year-Old, Stranahan’s oldest expression to date that was finished in port casks, and the 11-year-old Founder’s Release that marks the 20th anniversary of the distillery’s founding. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024

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