Discover why the mighty Oak Tree was officially designated as the National Tree of the U.S. in 2004, symbolizing strength, ...

“Kentucky bourbon is synonymous with the White Oak tree, used to age our state’s signature spirit in its wooden barrels," McConnell said "As we face an impending White Oak shortage, I’m ...

For spirits to get their flavor, which makes liquors like whiskey so sought after, oak lumber is needed. In recent years, concerns about oak trees have risen after multiple reports of oak decline ...

Spirits on Sproat in Oak Lawn was designed to be an outdoor museum of the macabre in which nearly every major horror icon from film, TV, literature, pop culture and urban legend is represented.

When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.

These Southern trees have hundreds of years of history to their names and are more than worth a visit. Here are six of the most storied trees across the South.

The massive Norman Hall oak tree had been the centerpiece of the UF College of Education’s courtyard for over a hundred years. Students and staff often took group photos beneath its leaves ...

Mizunara oak is a type of wood native to Japan and the current obsession amongst whiskey lovers and distillers alike. Rum, tequila, and even gin makers have begun aging their spirits in these ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It ...

A New Orleans woman has taken up residence atop a decades-old tree in her yard to protest its removal after city officials informed her it was permanently damaged during street construction.

The Macallan is releasing two new whiskies, a 46-year-old single malt called Tree of Life and a non-age statement expression called Art is the Flower.

The Oak, Quercus species of trees, was voted on and has now become the United States National Tree after Congress passed legislation in 2004 ...