🥃 American Peated Whiskeys & The Peating Methods Peated American Whiskey became a topic at the October meeting of the “Don’t Worry Whiskey Club” at the Buffalo Distilling Company. I decided to cover this topic in the next blog of the Bison Bourbon and Spirits Training Company.  🔥 What Is Peated Whiskey? Peated whiskey gets its signature smoky flavor from peat , a dense, partially decomposed plant matter harvested from bogs. When burned during the malting process, peat smoke

🥃 Blog #16 & #17 - “From Wedding Toasts to Whiskey Trails: Bold Stops on the Road to North Carolina” My recent trip to North Carolina—centered around my daughter’s wedding—offered more than just family celebration. It became a journey of discovery, connection, and bold spirits. Along the way, I visited two standout craft distilleries that couldn’t be more different in setting, yet equally compelling in character: MannCave Distillery in Weston, West Virginia, and Fainting Go

Whisky cask maturation is a symphony of chemical transformations—additive, subtractive, oxidative, and interactive—that sculpt the spirit’s flavor, aroma, and texture over time. Each reaction plays a distinct role in turning raw distillate into a refined dram. When whisky enters a cask, it begins a slow, transformative journey. The raw spirit—often harsh and colorless—interacts with the wood and the environment, undergoing a series of reactions that shape its final character

Impact of Oak Species, Cask Size, Cask Treatment & Parameters on Whiskey Maturation Whiskey Profiles: The Type of Oak Used Makes A Difference 1. Quercus alba (American White Oak) Color New casks yield a bright golden amber hue. Refill and third‐fill casks tend toward a paler straw or light amber. Aromas Pronounced vanilla, sweet coconut, honey. Toasted marshmallow and light char smoke on new wood. Subtler almond or biscuit notes on reused staves. Flavors Rich caramel, butters

Date: October 11, 2025 Host: Mike Foti, Founder and Director of the Bison Bourbon & Spirits Training Company The October edition of the...

You Are the Important Judge - Bourbon and B.S. (Bold Spirits) – Blog #12 The use of grading systems (scores, medals, ribbons, etc.) to...