OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Both American oak and French oak are species of white oak. While there are many different types of white oak, three species are most used for the production of barrels used in winemaking (this craft is known as cooperage). These are Quercus Alba, Quercus Petraea and Quercus Robur.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most commonly used wood for barrel making comes from oak trees. Wooden liquor barrels are made up of oak due to expedience and porosity. The American white oak barrel is primarily used for aging because it adds great flavors to whiskey and wine.

Detailed explanation-3: -While other woods were used, oak was popular for a number of reasons. First, the wood was much softer and easier to bend into the traditional barrel shape than palm wood, thus the oak only needed minimal toasting and a barrel could be created much faster. Second, oak was abundant in the forests of continental Europe.