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Whisky Production

Educational articles about the various processes involved in making whisky.

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This Is What Whiskey Is Made Of

What Is Whisky Made Of? The Three Key Ingredients of Whisky Whisky is crafted from three essential ingredients: water, yeast, and a grain. Additionally, time and wood are crucial factors, though not traditional ingredients. Aging in wooden (often oak) casks is vital to transforming new make spirit into whisky. Read this article to learn exactly […]

By WannaWhisky 5 min read

A Guide to Whisky Barrel Sizes and Types

Do you know all the whisky barrel sizes already? Single malt whisky is typically stored in warehouses, such as dunnage warehouses, for maturation. During this time, the new make spirit ages in oak vessels, commonly known as casks. The maturation process is so crucial to whisky production that it’s often mandated by law; for instance, […]

By WannaWhisky 4 min read