‎Odd Lots: The White Oak Shortage That Could Ruin the Bourbon Industry on Apple Podcasts

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There is a white oak shortage looming. And it could ruin the bourbon industry. Odd Lots, hosted by tracyalloway and TheStalwart, explains why the industry is facing a shortfall, and what it would take to ensure that this tree remains abundant

Some supply chain crises are acute. A bottleneck at the ports. A shortage of semiconductors. These can get fixed, to some extent, with concerted policy choices. But other crises are slower moving and don't have one easy fix. In the coming years, the bourbon supply chain could be under threat, due to a shortage of the specific type of wood used in the barrels made for aging the liquor.

Some supply chain crises are acute. A bottleneck at the ports. A shortage of semiconductors. These can get fixed, to some extent, with concerted policy choices. But other crises are slower moving and don't have one easy fix. In the coming years, the bourbon supply chain could be under threat, due to a shortage of the specific type of wood used in the barrels made for aging the liquor.

 

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