Cask
A wooden barrel, usually made of oak, where whisky is stored in order to mature. It is normal to age whisky in barrels originally used for bourbon (American Oak) or sherry (European Oak) to impart character to the bottling.
Whisky Jargon
As a Friend, do you ever find you’re lost for words when discussing your malts? Well, now there’s no need to worry. We’ve collected some handy definitions so you can become fluent in (nearly) all things Classic Malts. Simply click on your chosen word to understand what it means.
