"Today, companies like the World Whiskey Society are producing bourbons that have been aged in tequila barrels, cognac barrels, port barrels, and sherry barrels. These limited releases are often highly experimental, using both traditional finishing barrels (like cognac), as well as less traditional ones (like tequila). "With finishing barrels, the goal is to find one that compliments the flavor of the base spirit, or we can also go in the opposite direction and find notes that contrast with the flavors present," Alex Kogan, the Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, told Tasting Table. "By using different finishing barrels, we can compare or contrast with the base spirit, enabling us to add an incredible amount of roundness and depth to the final product."

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