The Aged Cocktail’s Barrel Zero
The precise moment America became obsessed with barrel-aged cocktails.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Ted Nghiem
The precise moment America became obsessed with barrel-aged cocktails.
For decades, aging in sherry barrels was central to the flavor profile of Scotch—until the supply suddenly dried up.
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