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hogshead

noun

ˈhȯgz-ˌhed

Definition of hogshead

as in barrel

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the ship's hold carried 164 hogsheads of molasses

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Recent Examples of hogshead The whiskey was initially aged in American oak hogsheads and then married in European oak puncheons. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The 50-year-old was assembled from four hogsheads selected by master of whisky creation Sarah Burgess. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hogshead

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Global oil prices rebounded in July to $100 per barrel before falling in recent weeks to around $80 per barrel, though still well above pre-war levels.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
This would be consistent with much higher prices, possibly in the region of $120-140 per barrel based on historical form.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrel

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Unlike many private cask programs that offer relatively young whisky with the promise of future maturity, Casks of Distinction focuses exclusively on casks that Diageo’s master whisky makers believe have reached their optimal moment for release.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
These casks were then filled with mature whiskey which was distilled at Boann a few years ago using the distillery’s Preston’s Vintage Mashbill XI recipe.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cask

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Then, an eighth pipe was slotted into the small organ, bringing with it a new sound that reverberated throughout the church.

— Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
The new whisky expands its maturation from three to five distinct cask types, including Fino sherry and Port pipes, subtly reshaping Glenfiddich's signature fruit-forward profile by adding dryness and complexity.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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