Without being finished with the barrel aging process, whiskey simply isn’t whiskey. When the clear, sour, and highly potent unfinished liquor separates from the mash and is technically drinkable, it’s still raw and unappealing to all but the most devout alcohol fanatic! The wooden barrels that whiskey ages in for months to years add some of the most notable characteristics of the drink itself. Most notable of these characteristics are coloring, flavoring, and depth of taste.

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