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casks

NOUN
rounded container for liquids
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They would need to be put into transportation casks to protect against accidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

If you let him, Alasdair Day, the co-founder and master distiller, will speak at length about oak species and cask types—I particularly enjoyed a limited release aged in Sicilian Marsala wine casks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

He argued that it would be a "win-win" if zero tariffs were applied to Scotch arriving in the US in exchange for zero tariffs on US bourbon and used bourbon casks coming to the UK.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

She bought another three casks for a total of £100,000.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

Some days they unloaded seventy-five casks; some days the sea was so rough that they had to cover the water with an oil slick before the boats could approach the Henry.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham



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