how whiskey saved the whales

The Sustainability and the Arts of the Two “W’s”

By Kyle Martin

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Whales are the largest animals in the world. In fact, they're among the largest creatures that have ever lived.

But they were almost driven to extinction!!!

Caution: The following images may be graphic for some!

That is, until the art of WHISKEY came along!

As strange as it sounds, how whiskey saved the whales all started with these

barrels.

Whether it's scotch or bourbon or rye, without these oak barrels, whiskey as we know it

= whales wouldn't exist.

Scotch( Johnnie Walker)

Bourbon ( Jim Beam)

Rye ( Wild Turkey)

Tennessee ( Jack Daniels)

Thank you whiskey!!!!

The Art of Creating WhiskeyThe barrel contributes over half of the flavor

and all the color in the whiskey. Controlling that process throughout the

supply chain is critical to making great whiskeys.

The men of this factory can crank out over 1,500 barrels in a single day.

The Art of Creating WhiskeyIt happens with little more than some wood,

metal hoops, and some really loud machinery.White oak is basically used because it's got a

chemical that seals, keeps it from leaking.

The Art of Creating WhiskeyThis way of making barrels goes back 2,000

years. But big machines haven't made it any less

complicated. The barrels have been charred to bring to the

sugars to the end. It gives the whiskey its color and flavor.

The seal is tested by pumping it full of air. If the cork pops, it's ready for whiskey.

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