Wooden barrels are crucial for bourbon, where they serve as not just a container, but also as a key flavoring agent.

Metal and plastic and cardboard long ago eclipsed barrels for the shipment of most items, but when it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon whiskey – the oak barrel still reigns ...

Rum and whiskey are natural partners, and their combined sweetness can result in some transcendent bottles. Here are the best ...