Did you know that U.S. law requires that new charred barrels are only used once for the purpose of aging bourbon for the liquor to officially be “bourbon”? Thanks to that tradition, these bar stools have been crafted from whiskey barrels. The de facto choice of barrel for aging bourbon is the American white oak barrel for its durability, porosity, and sweet flavor notes of vanilla, caramel, and coconut. After its role in the bourbon-making process, the charred barrels make their way to other liquor industries, or in this case, home furnishings.