BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Before bourbon barrels are built, the staves, or slats of wood that make up the barrel, are dried outdoors for several months to even years.
Through this drying process, they can develop checks and cracks that can create problems later on.
In an effort to understand and combat these issues with the staves, researchers at UK are testing emulsion techniques and shade blankets to hopefully prevent degradation and less loss for these companies.
“It means less trimming, less wood that goes to the boiler for fuel to power kilns and electricity, and more going into those barrels,” said Chad Niman, research specialist in the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Full article: https://www.wkyt.com/2021/09/14/university-kentucky-researchers-working-improve-bourbon-barrel-manufacturing/
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