A Spanish Cooper Answers the Demand for Sherry Casks

Spain's tonelerias supply the Sherry-seasoned casks that help
give some whiskies their unique character, but those casks are
increasingly in demand by whisky makers worldwide. Rafa Cabello
is a second-generation master cooper and the CEO of his family's
Toneleria del Sur cooperage in Montilla, Spain - and he's become
the go-to supplier in Spain for many American craft distillers.
One of his clients is Seattle's Westland Distillery, and we spent
some time with Rafa Cabello there during the recent World Whisky
Forum. You'll hear our conversation on this week's WhiskyCast
In-Depth. In the news, the unions representing many Scotch Whisky
workers are fighting attempts to restart production while the UK
remains in a COVID-19 lockdown, while the one state that shut
down liquor sales during the pandemic is having problems bringing
online sales...well, on line. We'll also have the winners of two
recent whisky competitions and name this month's Whisky Club of
the Month.