How To Use Oak Wine Barrels

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Tip 1 - Everything You Need to Know About Oaking Wine | Wine Folly

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by L Brown | permalink

Oaking wine is one of the final steps of wine making. Learn the details about what oak-aging really adds to wine and the 3 main types of oak trees used.

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Tip 2 - Oak Barrels

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by almyers 76 | permalink

These barrels are perfect for going over your local waterfall....or if you're slightly less adventurous, oaking your homemade wine. Our American Oak, Barrel Mill barrels are made in Avon, MN; while our French Oak barrels are sourced from slightly more exotic locations. Whatever barrel type you choose Midwest has all the additives and equipment needed to maintain your barrel. Click HERE for our Barrel Care PDF
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Tip 3 - Using Oak Barrels to Age Whiskey - The Bourbon Review

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by topgear | permalink

Whiskey Barrels – Oak Gives Real Character to the Whiskey Whiskey barrels and the interaction between the oak and the whiskey and is one of the most interesting, if not completely understood components of the whiskey production process. The...

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