These days, brands such as Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Elijah Craig with age statements reaching up to 20 years and beyond have the consumer crazed for extra-matured whiskey. This is a relatively new phenomenon, but as the demand for these whiskeys continues to skyrocket, producers are trying to figure out how to age their whiskeys for longer.
You might think this is as simple as leaving whiskey in the barrel, but that is far from the case. There are a lot of things to consider if you want to age a whiskey that’s worth the wait.