Question & Answer Time Which woods are most commonly used in the construction of the barrels that make up the battery? Why are these woods used?

Which woods are most commonly used in the construction of the barrels that make up the battery? Why are these woods used?

The most commonly used woods are oak, chestnut, cherry, mulberry and juniper; robinia and ash are also sometimes used. These are the woods which have always been most readily available in the local area and each one endows the vinegar in the barrel with unique aromas, contributing to that complexity of fragrances and flavours typical of TBVM