The answer depends on the age and strength of your spirit.
Melissa Riftis Master Taster for Old Forester.
How Many Bottles Are in a Barrel of Bourbon?
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“Most flagship bourbons are bottled between four and six years.
What Is Angel’s Share?
“‘Angels Share’ refers to the evaporation rate,” Rift explains.
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You don’t necessarily want to vacuum seal your bourbon.
Part of the reason we like aging is oxidation.”
“Especially when it’s really hot and humid in the summertime,” she says.
That lost bourbon is called the “Angels Share.”
How Long Does it Take To Make a Barrel of Bourbon?
Aging is what takes the longest.
“We ferment for four days.”
Once the distillate is made, it goes straight into the barrel and the aging process begins.
“We don’t want it to sit around for a long time,” Rift says.
