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Into the Barrel | Making a Spirit Meant for Aging

Author Stephen Julander
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An exploration of the wood and its relationship with the spirit, over time.

Sante Fe Spirits master distiller Stephen Julander shares insights into how barrels affect the character of whiskey and other spirits, tips for maintaining and re-using barrels, his approach to blending, and more.

Preparing a spirit for barrel-aging involves identifying your ideal entry proof, having the right amount of “roughness” coming off the still, planning for the angel’s share, and more.

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