“French oak generally is more subtle than American oak; thus, American oak can impart a distinct character to new make corn whiskey, making it suitable for bourbon,” says Gollihue. “This might not be something that French oak could do well if being used for the initial barrel.”

Eleven years ago, Richard Linklater told Zoey Deutch that he had a dream of one day casting her as Jean Seberg. At the time, the actress was only 19, shooting her first film role — a supporting part in Linklater’s laid-back coming-of-age comedy Everybody Wants Some — and nervous enough about just keeping that part.

As president of Les Films du Losange and a producer of recent titles like Bi Gan’s “Resurrection” and Kristen Stewart’s “The Chronology of Water,” Gillibert has been instrumental in weaving global voices into what he calls his country’s “strong cinematic industrial fabric.”

Biathlon star Julia Simon will be allowed to compete at next year's Winter Olympics after receiving a six-month ban, including five months suspended, for stealing money from a teammate, the French ski federation (FFS) said Thursday.

French wine and spirits exports hit a new record high in value last year, boosted by the lifting of U.S. tariffs and the economic recovery after the pandemic, French industry group FEVS said on Monday.

Michael went all out, ordering 11 pounds (5 kilos) of butter from Box N Case, shipped straight from Normandy, France. The gift cost $273.56, plus about $50 for other sandwich ingredients.

French President Emmanuel Macron says two French nationals have been released from an Iranian prison. They had been detained for more than three years.

Real Madrid star criticised for lack of intensity and decision-makingFrench legend accuses Vinicius Junior of overcomplicating play in Champions League defeatFrench legend Thierry Henry criticised

French committed to Tennessee baseball on Nov. 5. The local two-way player chose the Vols over Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alabama and Clemson, all of which he visited as he sought to find the best place for him. In the end, Tennessee won out for the 2027 prospect following his final official visit from Oct. 31-Nov. 2.

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -French artist James Colomina has installed a drowning life-size red figure floating facedown in an Amsterdam canal and holding a flag reading "I'm fine" to protest global climate change policy.