06
May
At-home barrel aging has become extremely popular over the last ten years across Canada.
The process of creating new, unique flavours in such a simple way is incredibly appealing...
How-to & Guides
19
Apr
Cocktail parties are a tried and true way of bringing people together to have a night of fun, good food, and specialty cocktails!
Urban Barrel has helped hundreds of...
19
Dec
“Help! My barrel seems to be leaking. Is this normal??”
Wood is a naturally porous material. And that’s a good thing since you want your spirit to breathe and pull in all those extra flavours....
09
Sep
What gives whisky its smoky taste, colour, mouthfeel and aroma? The barrel — specifically, the inside of the barrel.
You can get all the steps right from the very beginning — the best grains, a...
24
Apr
What gives a whisky its character? The barrel aging, of course!
Let Urban Barrel show you how it's done.
A fine whisky stands out, commanding attention and satisfying the palate. What makes a fine whisky what...
20
Mar
Download a copy of our How to Cure an Oak Barrel guide. Or read the full instructions to prep and cure an oak barrel here.
