How Many Bottles Are In A Barrel Of Bourbon?

Whether sipping a dram of whiskey or imbibing in a classic Old Fashioned cocktail, the spirit you are enjoying didn't materialize overnight.

The number of bottles in a barrel depends on the age and strength
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The number of bottles in a barrel depends on the age and strength

The process of crafting bourbon, from grain selection to barreling, is a refined art perfected over time. The number of bottles in a barrel varies based on the bourbon's age and strength, typically ranging from 160 to 180 bottles for a four- to six-year bourbon before proofing. The term "Angel's Share" refers to the evaporation of bourbon during aging. Aging takes the longest in bourbon production, typically four to six years for mature bourbon.

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