The Role of Bourbon Barrels in Aging: How They Shape The Flavor

Rockymountainbarrelc28 Apr, 2025Business

Bourbon is not necessarily about the mash bill or how it is distilled—its big, full flavor is partly owed to the barrel it ages in. According to experts, for that matter, 70% of the finished flavor of a bourbon comes from the barrel alone. The act of aging in bourbon barrels makes raw, uncolored whiskey (famously referred to as "white dog") become the deep-colored spirit we've all grown up with.