Episode 138 - From the Woods Today - Impact of Climate on Bourbon

Episode Date: 
February 8, 2023

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are joined by Anthony Morris of Canton Cooperage to explain how rainfall, snow, time, and micro-climate all play a role in seasoning the wood before it is turned into barrels. We also have a What's That Fungus segment.

Guests: Anthony Morris ( Canton Cooperage - Vice President of Operations ) , Billy Thomas ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension Forester ) , Chad Niman ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Primary Forest Products Specialist ) , Megan Buland ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Forest Health Technician ) , Reneé Williams ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Information Specialist Senior )

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Resources and Web links for February 8 Segments:

What's That Fungus?
UK Mycology Site


Episode Category: Forest Industry, From the Woods Today, Forest Products, Non-Timber Forest Products, White Oak Initiative