As the wine industry reels following a string of economic setbacks, it has been hoping for a rebound. Conversations swirl ...

A used barrel distributor, it sells rum, bourbon, wine, tequila, mezcal and much more. The business is open 8 a .m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday morning by appointment.

The use of whiskey barrels is unusual enough. It’s not as if a winemaker has never used an old whiskey barrel to age wine. Barrels are expensive, ...

Hicks builds custom wood pieces from used wine barrels. (Alex McIntyre/Staff Photographer) To date, Hicks has built 35 chairs and numerous side tables. In addition to furniture, Hicks creates cribbage ...

Previously used barrels are often used to age whiskey, with the former ingredients imparting a variety of flavors. Here's how distillers and blenders are utilizing used casks to manipulate the ...

Used barrels are key ingredients used to manipulate whiskey flavors. A common refrain in the spirits world is that whiskey ...