203: Exotic Wood Experiment

1 Whiskey 8 Finishes. I Have been waiting to do this for years. hope you enjoy Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The Cash Stave Experiment refers to a popular multi-part experimental video project by the Whiskey Tribe, an online community and media channel dedicated to whiskey culture. The Core Concept In the experiment, the hosts took a regular bourbon barrel stave—referred to or selected in connection to their community project—and used it to test how different wood-finishing methods alter the aging profile of whiskey. This mirrors advanced distillery methods like stave finishing (pioneered widely by brands like Maker's Mark for their Maker's 46 expression), where virgin or specially treated oak staves are inserted into an already matured barrel to quickly impart intense new flavors like caramel, cinnamon, and spice. [1] Community Involvement The project was structured as an interactive experience for their community: The Process: The team altered a wood stave and added it to a batch of spirit to observe accelerated maturation. The Vote: Fans and Patreon subscribers voted on how to manage the whiskey and what to do with the finished liquid once the secondary maturation process was complete. [1] The Results: Full behind-the-scenes breakdowns, including tasting notes of the "Frankenstein" style aging experiment, were released as exclusive content for their audience Mar 20, 2023