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

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.

Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Mark Warner, D-Va., introduced the White Oak Resilience Act of 2025, which will “mobilize” more federal resources and research in protecting the tree’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Tree of Life is a marriage of two casks of whisky distilled in 1979 and matured in sherry-seasoned oak for 46 years–apparently, Mackintosh moved to the countryside to reconnect with nature ...

Scientists decode DNA of white oak tree Date: February 20, 2025 Source: University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Summary: Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white ...

The oak was selected during a four-month-long open voting process hosted by the Arbor Day Foundation. From the first day of voting, oak was the people’s clear choice, finishing with more than ...