17: Controversial Whiskey Making

We discuss the controversial aging process of double barreled whiskeys and "bourbons". Does this aging process produce higher quality whiskey than traditionally aged whiskey? Is this a fad or a trend that will gain in popularity? We also dive into how much science is too much science when it comes to making whiskey. And finally, will flash or rapid aging ever gain the acceptance of purists in the industry? SHOW LINKS: Understanding the Nightcap -  What is your nightcap drink of choice? 8 Double Barreled Whiskies Garden & Gun - Should Bourbon be Cask Finished? Maker's Mark - Maker's 46 Bourbon Fooling Father Time: 'Rapid-aging' and the future of craft whiskey Now You Can Taste Aged Whiskey Without The Age Today I Learned -  you can speed-age whiskey with sound waves Copper and Kings Method - sonic aging brandy Copper And Kings Distillery Is Embracing New Sonic Aging Techniques South Carolina Distiller Promises to Make Kentucky Liquor Quicker - NPR Be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts and see what we are up to.