Arbor Day is not just about planting trees—it’s also a moment to reflect on how deeply connected nature is throughout our industry. Drawing on insights from the White Oak Report, we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate the American White Oak: an enduring symbol of resilience and the cornerstone of barrel-making and aging world-class premium spirits
Exploring the Art of Bourbon Cocktails with Heather Wibbels
When you think about bourbon, you are sure to imagine rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak swirling together in perfect harmony. National Cocktail Day is Tuesday, March 24 and today we’re bringing in an expert so that you can capture that magic in a cocktail at home.
Inside the Lab: Setting the Stage for Barrel Innovation
The science of oak and spirits maturation is incredibly complex. Many factors can influence the result and thus are inherently of interest to our Research and Development team.
Level Up Your Super Bowl Party with a Bourbon Tasting
Super Bowl Sunday is a day of food, family, friends and football, but you don’t have to settle for the usual lineup of pizza and beer. Instead, host a bourbon tasting that will impress your guests and pair perfectly with the excitement of the big game. We’re sharing our winning strategy to add a sophisticated yet fun element to your Super Bowl party and how to set it up for maximum enjoyment and minimal stress.
Exploring Traditional and Innovative Aspects of Barrel Maturation: Boswell Family Warehouse Year in Review
The Boswell Family Warehouse represents the intersection of tradition, education, and innovation. It’s a place where students, researchers, and industry professionals come together to advance the science of barrel aging while preserving the rich heritage of Kentucky spirits.
Elevate Your Appetizer Game with Bourbon Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
If you’re looking for a show-stopping, ridiculously easy appetizer that’s equal parts sweet, smoky, and savory, these Bourbon and Vanilla-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Dates are your answer.
Recipes for a Great Labor Day
Labor Day calls for simple and classic fare, the kind of comfort food that brings people together through shared memories. Today, we bring you two bourbon infused, classic summer dishes that are sure to be a hit at home, or to bring to your Labor Day gathering
Roll With Us! 2024 World Championship Barrel Relay
Bourbon Heritage Month is just a few weeks away, which means it is time to mark your calendars for the annual World Championship Barrel Relay.
Rediscover ISC Barrels’ Craftsmanship with New Tour Experiences
Visitors to Kentucky Cooperage have been mesmerized as they watch our skilled coopers shape and assemble individual oak staves, secure steel hoops, and char the inside of barrels to create the perfect environment for aging spirits. Now, we are thrilled to announce the addition of two new tour experiences designed to immerse you in the age-old art of barrel making.
ISC Domestic Cooperages Achieve Food Safety Management Certification
We are proud to announce that our domestic cooperages- Missouri Cooperage, Kentucky Cooperage and Commonwealth Cooperage- have all secured certification in food safety management (ISO 22000).
The Importance of Education in Logging
Timber harvesting operations require a high-level of trust between loggers, landowners, and others involved in the project
NEW Location: Rickman Mill
We are expanding our domestic stave mill operations! Our new facility in Rickman, TN will allow us to increase our wood supply in support of our customers and the growth of the industry…
Spice Up Your Holiday Charcuterie Board with Boozy Cranberries and Bourbon Pecans!
Spice Up Your Holiday Charcuterie Board with Boozy Cranberries and Bourbon Pecans Put on your party hat and get ready for a festive season – hopefully filled with delicious food and drink. As you host or attend holiday gatherings this month, we found two whiskey-filled recipes that will delight the …
Bourbon and Salted Caramel Popcorn
Popcorn is a great snack. You know what makes it even better? Adding bourbon
A Perfect Bourbon Weekend in Louisville Kentucky
Over the past decade, Louisville has once again become a major epicenter for the distilling industry. Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row – a portion of Main Street that was once home to dozens of distillers, rectifiers, and whiskey related operations – has recently seen a rebirth of more than 10 distillery focused tourist attractions, currently operating or under construction.
Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos
A twist on your normal chicken tacos, this BBQ bourbon sauce will give a kick of flavor to any Taco Tuesday.
Master Taster for People in a Hurry
Before we ascend the throne to master taster, this painful test of honor needs to happen. This one is championed by my buddy Lew Bryson and it’s a must. They say a taste for whiskey isn’t acquired, its earned. Very true words in my opinion. Whiskey, or any alcohol for that matter, is very difficult to taste on a professional level.
A Dash of Bourbon in Your Holiday Dishes
Whether you’re dashing through the snow from one holiday party to the next or hosting your own Christmas party, it’s good to have some delicious go-to recipes that will satisfy the masses. And if you’re going to cook, why not choose a recipe that includes a splash or two of bourbon?
Experimental Whiskey Library Expansion
Have we been busy at the ISC Research Center? Indeed, we have! Our experimental barrel program has grown by leaps and bounds over the past seven years. We now have over thirty different experiments covering nearly three thousand experimental barrels.
Bourbon Filled Tailgate Appetizers
As the summer fades into fall, we’re welcoming a change of pace with back-to-school events, football, and fall parties. With that in mind, we wanted to find two bourbon-filled recipes that would be great to share with family and friends during a fall social event, tailgate or watch party.