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casks

noun

plural of cask

as in barrels

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of casks Storage casks therefore include ventilation openings that help dissipate heat. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dalmore is a Highland distillery known for aging its whisky in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, often finishing the liquid in rare sherry, port, and other fortified wine barrels. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

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barrels

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Saudi crude production fell below 7 million barrels a day for much of the war’s first six months, down from more than 10 million before the conflict, and recovered to about 8 million in September, according to the International Energy Agency.

— Steven John, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
According to the distillery team, half of the barrels used for this release were ex-beer casks from local Seattle breweries; 40 percent were garryana wood; and 10 percent were ex-Cognac.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

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