Behind The Still
We scour the U.S. to interview the owners of unique distilleries with the best stories. We believe every whiskey tells a story, and the story comes out in the taste. From a bootlegging grandma in Iowa to whiskey made in the desert in Texas.
Behind The Still
Ep. 16: Cleveland Whiskey - Aging Whiskey With Science
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Episode 16
Have you ever wondered why whiskey is aged in oak wooden barrels? It’s not originally because of the flavor. An Ohio distillery contends it was simply because barrels were the storage device of the day. The flavor the whiskey got was merely a consequence. Cleveland Whiskey, believes it's a technology company first and distillery second. We sat down with Tom Lix, founder and CEO of Cleveland Whiskey to learn more about the award winning whiskey they're making.