Accelerated Maturation: Can Good Whiskey Be Made in Weeks? Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / May 6, 2017 Accelerated whiskey maturation has long been a pipe dream of distillers. Is it anywhere near reality? Continue reading > Share
How Important Are Whisky Age Statements? Scotch By Paul Hughes / May 1, 2017 More and more producers are opting to leave age statements off of their whiskies. How come? Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Accelerated Whiskey Aging American Bourbon Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / December 13, 2016 An increasing number of whiskey distillers are seduced by the potential of rapid aging. But is it possible to create a mature Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Scotch Whisky Age Statements – Do They Matter? Scotch Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / December 8, 2016 Scotch whisky age statements aren’t required, and more distilleries are opting to drop them altogether. What does this Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Cask Geometry Plays a Significant Role in Whiskey Aging Bourbon Scotch Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / August 28, 2016 The shape of whiskey barrels didn’t come about by accident. Cask geometry makes a difference in how spirits age, where Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Oak and the Origin of Whiskey Casks Bourbon Scotch Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / August 10, 2016 Barrels have been used to hold food and drink for a very long time. Scientist Paul Hughes discusses the historical origins Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: An Exploration of Copper Chemistry Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / June 20, 2016 Scientist Paul Hughes explains the nitty gritty of how copper chemistry ensures the production of delicious, clean-tasting Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Looking at the Angels’ Share Bourbon Scotch Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / June 1, 2016 New contributor and whiskey/food science professor Paul Hughes demystifies the angels’ share. Hint: thirsty celestial Continue reading > Share
Whiskey Science: Looking at the Angels' Share Bourbon Scotch Whiskey Science By Paul Hughes / June 1, 2016 New contributor and whiskey/food science professor Paul Hughes demystifies the angels’ share. Hint: thirsty celestial Continue reading > Share
