The Story

Made from whiskey barrels once used by the Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Read about how we make our rings

Weathered Whiskey Barrel Wood

Ancient as it may be, there is an undeniable refinement about whiskey and its production. Whiskey barrels come from hand-selected oak trees, usually from the white oak family, and are the primary means by which the flavor of the final spirit is achieved. The charred inside of a whiskey barrel acts to remove Sulphur while the wood sugars are caramelized and leech into the whiskey. Our weathered whiskey barrel wood is an ode to those smoky barrels which cure your favorite whiskey to maturity.

Weathering the wood is done via an old process, whereby the wood is dipped in water mixed with ferrous sulfate, the same stuff often used as a mineral supplement. You can read more about that process here. The mixture reacts to the tannins in the wood, turning them silver, gray, or dark gray, creating a permanent color change in the wood that is unique to each piece.

Bloodwood Liner & Offset Yellow Gold

So called because of its deep red tones, bloodwood has a truly life-giving story. In the ancient jungles of South America, where this tree is found, the sap is fed to infants as a replacement for mother's milk.

We love the dark red of this wood, but we also love the story behind it!

By pairing the weathered whiskey barrel with the bloodwood and yellow gold inlay you get a rich contrast that makes this ring classy! 

Each Ring is Handcrafted in North Carolina

As a small business owner and craftsman, it is my honor to play a small role in the new "Made in USA" movement that is taking place across the nation and to do so by sharing part in our American heritage.

Buffalo Trace® is a registered trademark and is not involved in or affiliated with the production or distribution of this product.