We're a little bit in love with the sleek curves, which give a gentle nod to the barrel's former life. A rustic oak cloth or jacket rail will most definitely be a talking point in any environment.

At Rustic Badger UpCycle, we believe that every oak barrel has a story. And we’re here to give them a beautiful next chapter.

Commonly asked questions?
"What's the black on the back of the wood?"
When the barrels are first made by the coopers they burn the inside of the barrels. This charing gives the whiskey its flavor.

"What are the strange notches on the wood end?"
On the end of each oak stave you might see the shape of the wood is different. These notches are cut into the wood which held onto the barrel lid

"What is a stave?"
Stave is the name given to each bit of wood used to make the barrel

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