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hogshead    
n. 大桶;液量单位

大桶;液量单位

hogshead
n 1: a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages
2: a large cask especially one holding 63 gals

Hogshead \Hogs"head\, n. [D. okshoofd; akin to Sw. oxhufvud,
Dan. oxehoved, G. oxhoft; apparently meaning orig., ox head,
but it is not known why this name was given. Cf. {Ox},
{Head}.]
1. An English measure of capacity, containing 63 wine
gallons, or about 521/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.
[1913 Webster]

Note: The London hogshead of beer was 54 beer gallons, the
London hogshead of ale was 48 ale gallons. Elsewhere in
England the ale and beer hogsheads held 51 gallons.
These measures are no longer in use, except for cider.
[1913 Webster]

2. A large cask or barrel, of indefinite contents; esp. one
containing from 100 to 140 gallons. [U. S.]
[1913 Webster]


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  • Hogshead - Wikipedia
    Hogsheads are a common form of cask used for maturing Scotch Whisky, typically with a volume of around 250 litres [4] These casks are usually made from the staves of ex- Bourbon or Tennessee whiskey casks, which are plentiful due to US law requiring a new barrel for each batch of whiskey
  • HOGSHEAD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of HOGSHEAD is a large cask or barrel
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    Buy and sell barrel aged spirits directly from distillers No middle man No gimmicks Hogshead connects premium distillers and buyers in the spirits marketplace
  • Where does the word ‘hogshead’ come from? - Scotch Whisky
    A hogshead, or ‘hoggie’, is a type of cask used to mature Scotch whisky – essentially a reconstructed barrel fitted with extra staves Though it’s widely recognised among whisky drinkers, few know how it came to have such a curious name
  • Hogshead Unit Meaning Size and Easy Conversions
    Learn what a hogshead is, how big it is in gallons and liters, where it came from, how it is used today, and see simple hogshead unit conversions
  • Whisky Casks: The Hogshead - Whiskipedia
    What Is A Hogshead? A Hogshead is an approximately 250 liter oak barrel used for the maturation of Scotch whisky It’s common for coopers to break down five ex-bourbon barrels into staves and reassemble them with new ends to make a hogshead, or hoggie
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  • Hogshead: Understanding How Scots Use Whisky Barrels
    In the world of Scotch, it’s very common for coopers to break down five ex-bourbon barrels into staves and reassemble them with new ends to make a hogshead, or ‘hoggie ’
  • About Us – HOGSHEAD
    What’s a Hogshead? A hogshead is a large cask of wine References to “hogsheads” were commonly found in colonial America as a standard measure of taxation for wine and other beverages It now refers to a specified volume equaling 63 U S gallons





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