cask

as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of cask The Glenrothes just announced a 51 year single malt Scotch, crafted from two casks and limited to just 100 bottles globally. David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 To guide customers through each stage effectively, develop a clear road map for collectors, outlining short-term and long-term considerations when purchasing whisky casks. Nick Green, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Products from these states range widely, from casks for alcohol brewing to tobacco and tobacco products, peanuts, frozen and fresh orange juice, food oils, motorcycles, dishwashers, clothing, footwear, furniture, and carpets. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 The establishment is best known for its cut-to-order, dry-aged steaks; expansive wine collection of more than a half-million bottles; and one-of-a-kind dessert room, which features 70 private booths made of wine casks where diners can choose from 50 decadent desserts. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cask
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Noun
  • With a torpedo bat, the barrel—or the widest part of the bat—sits closer to the hitter’s hands.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The torpedo bat is tapered at the end and has more mass in the barrel than a traditional model, allowing some hitters a better chance to turn on an inside pitch.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.
    Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The 25% tariffs the White House has slapped on metals will likely hike the costs brewers pay for kegs and cans, which are often made from steel and aluminum imported from Canada.
    Heather Schlitz, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • It was aged for the majority of those years in refill hogsheads and butts, and then finished for more than a year in Oloroso sherry casks.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The younger is the superior whisky (although both are excellent), aged for nearly 20 years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and hogsheads and bottled at a strong 57.6 percent ABV.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

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