Ever wonder where McFleshman's gets their barrels for cask aging? John Gill, the Barrel Broker, joins us to discuss the origins of his business, the evolution of barrel aging, and the intricacies of sourcing and selling barrels for wine, beer, and spirits.

Whatever kind of barrel you're looking for, reach out to the Barrel Broker!

Phone:  (262) 236-9189

Website: https://barrelbroker.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 John Gill's Journey into Barrel Brokering

02:15 Early Challenges and Growth

07:22 Transition to Wisconsin and Business Evolution

12:18 Barrel Types and Clientele

15:05 The Importance of Barrel Quality

17:32 Wine Barrels vs. Spirit Barrels

28:45 Barrel Aging Techniques and Best Practices

30:52 Visit BarrelBroker.com

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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