cask

as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples on the Web The latest release was Pact 10, a blend of two bourbons given a double finish by master distiller John Rempe—first in Cabernet Franc barrels and then in Merlot casks. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 For example, Family Reserve has been matured and finished in a series of eight exceptional casks, working in harmony to create a unique and complex flavor profile. Claire Dodd, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 When and if one is eventually approved, the casks loaded with fuel will be moved by rail. Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024 This is actually a pretty unique way of creating a high-end whisky series, as opposed to just releasing a series of increasingly old single casks. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cask 

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“Cask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cask. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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