nathanbarkman

Does rye – or any other type of whiskey – pick up color from a newly charred barrel any faster or slower in comparison to bourbon? Or even brandy, for that matter? I thought color extraction and the rate thereof was entirely dependent on alcohol percent by volume, depth of char, and surface to volume ratio. If there is a difference, why?

The Rio Brazos Distillery just started selling our clear Texas Whistlestop Whiskey in March. We received our permit and began distilling in October 2013. We have already begun aging a Bourbon and a Single Malt. We have been lurking on here for quite a while. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this forum, especially the veteran distillers. You have been an invaluable resource.