Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I tested liquid oak on young and aged whiskey to see if a tiny dose could change mouthfeel, oak character, and perceived maturity. In this video I compare American oak and French oak additions, talk through where this kind of oak finishing tool works, where it doesn’t, and how I’d use it for spirits, whiskey, bourbon-style projects, cocktails, and small bench trials.

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