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In this clip from her video course, Heaven Hill lead distillery technician Sydney Jones discusses different methods and approaches to blending whiskey, whether it’s for an original product or to maintain a consistent one.
Using the barrel to get a more intense oak presence or caramel-forward flavor into your whiskey may not be as straightforward as you think. Sydney Jones, supervisor and lead distillery technician at Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky, lays out some recent findings on char and toast—plus, some tips on finishing whiskey in spirit casks.
Barrel aging is a complex process that can take decades to master, but every distiller should at least understand the outlines of the journey.