Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
I'm pretty sure they use White Oak (Quercus alba) casks, but I may be mistaken. Where's Robertson when ya need him?!?
Under the cask?

White oak would be my guess. It is the choice of boatbuilders everywhere as it is closed cell whereas I believe red oak is more capillary. That would soak up more scotch which would drive your tightest Scot crazy. It is also less prone to rot that red oak.