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The Disappearing Art Of Creating Whisky Casks

The Disappearing Art Of Creating Whisky Casks

Some whiskeys announce themselves with fanfare; others prefer a quieter entrance. The Disappearing Art Of Creating Whisky Casks belongs firmly to the latter school.

Coopering is the traditional role of creating and repairing wooden barrels yet in today's whisky industry it is a vanishing art.

Final Reflections

The Disappearing Art Of Creating Whisky Casks is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.

Walter Graves
Walter Graves
Features & Culture Writer

Walter writes long-form features that explore the stories behind whiskey — the people, places, and landscapes that give each bottle its character. A former travel journalist, he has visited over two h...

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