Handcrafted Whiskey Barrel Cigar and Glencarin Glass Holder / Tray

Handcrafted Cigar and Glencairn glass holder, made from an authentic used oak whiskey barrel. Because these holders are crafted using actual used whiskey barrels, there will always be unique variations to the look and colors of the holders. This gives them the sought after, rustic look that is unable to be duplicated. Each holder is hand sanded, stained, and finished with a coat of polyurethane.

We use authentic whiskey barrels staves as well as authentic Glencairn Glasses. Authentic whiskey barrel staves are black on the bottom, because the barrels are burned to a char on the inside. Staves from red wine barrels are red or purple on their bottoms, and white wine staves have a toasted wood look. Authentic Glencairn Glasses will have "The Glencairn Glass" etched on their base. Unfortunately, there are some knockoff Glencairn Glasses and knockoff whiskey barrel staves being sold. Maybe we're a little picky, but we believe fine bourbons and whiskeys should be served on authentic whiskey barrel stave flights and drank from premium glassware.

Measurements: Roughly 8.75" long
2 1/2"- 3 1/2" wide

Holders come standard with the metal band added. The band is cut from the steel barrel hoops that hold the barrels together. The band is purely decorative. If you would like for us to leave the metal band off, please leave us a note in the comments section.

Personalization - We use a cnc to engrave the holders, so the text is carved into the wood. Please enter the text that you would like to have engraved in the personalization section. Our standard engraving is engraved in the glass cutout, and the cutout is less than 2" in diameter, Initials, names and short phrases work best in the glass cutout.

We can engrave company logos, symbols, etc.. The price to add these items may vary, depending on the complexity of the engraving. Please contact us for a quote.


Whiskey / Bourbon is aged in oak barrels. Whiskey barrels are a vital part of the whiskey making process; as a matter of fact, many distillers consider barrels to be a part of their recipe. When whiskey is first distilled it is clear and not near as pleasant to drink as whiskey that has been aged in a barrel. Inside the barrel is where a whiskey’s flavor, color and mouth feel are developed. Whiskey gets its vanilla, caramel, coconut and wood flavors from the barrel.

Whiskey in the United States is typically aged in a barrel for 4 to 10 years. After the barrels are dumped, they are still usable, but American Whiskey Distilleries only use a whiskey barrel one time. So, what do the distilleries do with all of their used barrels? The distilleries sell their barrels to the rum, gin, tequila, beer and scotch distilleries.

They also sell a few barrels to Barn Works Designs. At Barn Works Designs, we turn reclaimed barrels into useful items that reflect the rustic charm of Bourbon. We make everything from bottle openers to bar sets. Every piece that we make is a unique one of a kind item, because no two barrels are ever the same.