Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Products
Are your products really made from real wine and whiskey barrels?
Yes — every piece is handcrafted from authentic, used barrels sourced from real wineries and distilleries. The wood carries genuine aging marks, stave grain patterns, and the natural character that comes from years of holding wine or spirits. We don't use barrel-printed or artificially distressed wood.
Do you include a Certificate of Authenticity?
Select products — including the Blanton's Bourbon Stopper Display and other premium pieces — come with a Certificate of Authenticity verifying the barrel origin. It's included automatically; you don't need to request it.
What finishes do you offer?
Most products are available in Natural Oak or Dark Walnut. Some pieces also offer optional steel barrel hoop accents. Finish options are listed on each product page.
Do you offer personalization or engraving?
Yes. Many of our products can be personalized with names, dates, monograms, or custom messages. Personalization options are shown on the product page where available. If you have a specific request not shown, contact us before ordering.
Are the Blanton's bourbon stoppers included with the stopper display?
No — the display holds all 8 Blanton's horse cork stoppers but does not include the stoppers themselves. Collectors typically source the stoppers through their own bourbon purchases.
Ordering & Shipping
How long does it take to ship?
Shipping time varies by product:
- Small items typically ship within 1–3 business days.
- Personalized orders may take a few additional days depending on the customization.
- Larger furniture pieces can take up to 2 weeks.
Not sure when your specific item will ship? Send us a message before you order and we'll give you an accurate timeframe.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Currently we ship within the United States only.
How are the products packaged?
All wood products are carefully packaged to prevent damage in transit. Larger furniture pieces receive extra padding and reinforced boxes and may ship via freight carrier.
Can I track my order?
Yes. You'll receive an email with a tracking number once your order has shipped.
Returns & Issues
What is your return policy?
We accept returns on non-personalized items within 30 days of delivery, provided the item is in original condition. Personalized or custom orders are final sale. Contact us first to initiate a return.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Please take photos of the packaging and the damage and contact us within 5 days of delivery. We'll make it right.
About Barrel-Art
Where are your products made?
Everything is handmade by us in Virginia, USA. We are a small, family-run workshop — not a mass manufacturer.
How long have you been in business?
Since 2013. Over a decade of crafting barrel wood products.
What kinds of barrels do you use?
We use barrels from wine producers and from Buffalo Trace Distillery (the barrels used for products such as Blanton's, Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, E.H. Taylor, Benchmark, Thomas H. Handy, and Van Winkle). Each barrel has a unique history.
Are your products sustainable?
Yes. We use reclaimed barrel wood that would otherwise be discarded after its distillery or winery life. Every purchase gives new purpose to authentic American barrel wood.
Do you sell wholesale or to businesses?
Contact us to discuss wholesale or bulk orders for retail, gifts, or corporate gifting programs.
Gift Buying
What are your most popular gifts for bourbon lovers?
The Blanton's Bourbon Stopper Display is our most recognized product for collectors. For a broader gift, the whiskey flight board sets and personalized whiskey glasses are perennial favorites.
Do you offer gift wrapping or gift messaging?
Add a note at checkout and we'll include a handwritten gift message. Gift wrapping is available on select items.
What's a good gift for a home bar?
For whiskey lovers, a personalized bourbon flight board is a great starting point — practical, handcrafted, and personal. Wine lovers will appreciate our wine flight boards. For a real statement piece, consider the whiskey barrel bar or a custom whiskey barrel head or wine barrel head wall clock — something that becomes the centerpiece of the room.
Have a question not answered here? Contact us or find us on Instagram @barrelart.