Kim McDaniel, owner of Woodshed Designs, turned a passion for repurposing bourbon barrel parts into a thriving business.

The Louisville-based company's facility, where barrel makers — also known as coopers — produce the white oak barrels that hold Brown-Forman's whiskey brands: Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford ...

It often takes years for a cooper to master the skill of fitting the wood slats, called staves, together tightly for the barrels so that it has a strong seal. An expert cooper can hammer together ...

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This level of customization allows producers to craft Cognacs that are truly one-of-a-kind. The Role of the Cooper: Assembling and Maintaining Cognac Barrels Once the staves have been toasted, the ...

Discover the top 10 American whiskey brands, from Old Forester to Kings County Distillery. Explore unique flavors and rich ...

Barrell Craft Spirits is a big name in the whiskey ... noteworthy whiskeys using unique distillation techniques, creative barrels (and interesting finishes), and even innovating aging environments.

Barrell Craft Spirits is located in Louisville ... Still, that can be too strong for some people, and even fanatical barrel-proof devotees need to tone it down every now and then.