by Lilah McCormack | Feb 16, 2024 | Spain
In 1620 when The Mayflower set sail on the Atlantic Ocean in a 66-day-long journey to the New World, one man was responsible for building the barrels that preserved valuable supplies for the passengers. 21-year-old John Alden worked as a cooper in Southhampton,...
by Rachel Hutchings | Feb 6, 2024 | Spain
Where are we off to next? Drumroll please……… Cordoba, Spain! We will be exploring the ancient art of cask-making, also called cooperage, in the Cordoba-Montilla area. The type of cask and the type of wood used in winemaking can significantly...
