Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels | Henry H. Work

Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels by Henry H. Work is an original English-language book about an object that is often overlooked but has had a huge influence on drinks, trade and flavour: the wooden barrel / casks.

Without wooden barrels, whisky, wine and beer would be very different. Barrels have been used for more than two thousand years to store, transport and mature goods. Henry H. Work shows how this simple cylindrical container became an essential part of shipping, global trade and drinks culture.

The book traces the development of the barrel from the early Celtic tribes of northern Europe to the modern age. It covers not only wine, beer and whisky, but also surprising uses for many other goods, from nails and explosives to Tabasco sauce.

For whisky lovers, this book is especially interesting because it explains why wood is so important for maturation, aroma and depth of flavour. Work connects technology, history, transport, craftsmanship and drinks culture in a broad and accessible narrative.

Wood, Whiskey and Wine is not a standard whisky guide, but a fascinating historical book for readers who want to understand how wooden barrels shaped the world of whisky, wine and other drinks. A strong choice for anyone interested in whisky maturation, casks, drinks history and craftsmanship.

Book Details
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Author: Henry H. Work
ISBN / barcode: 9781789149203
Weight: 0.3 kg
Subject: wooden barrels, casks, whisky maturation, wine, beer, drinks history, transport, craftsmanship