1773 Boston Harbor Barrel Wine Rack

Reclaimed Bourbon Barrel Bottle Rack — Colonial Cooperage Craft, Reimagined for the Modern Cellar

Forged from authentic American whiskey barrel staves, this handcrafted bottle rack stands as a tribute to the coopers, shipwrights, and cabinetmakers who shaped early America — men who understood wood, flame, and purpose long before factories replaced hands with machines.

Each oak stave once bound a working barrel in service to the American distilling tradition — charred within, curved by steam and pressure, seasoned by spirit and time. In our father-and-son workshop, we restore and re-shape these historic timbers into heirloom cellar furniture, preserving every mark that speaks to its journey.

Designed to display up to 17 bottles of wine or whiskey, this piece blends colonial practicality with refined presence. The upper shelf, crafted from premium white oak, offers contrast and elegance while providing space for decanters, glasses, or treasured spirits. Its footprint suits tavern-style bar rooms, refined dining spaces, or intimate tasting corners — simply and proudly honoring America’s early hospitality traditions.

Shown here in Michael’s Cherry finish — a warm, time-honored tone fitting of a Federal-era sideboard or public house display.

Dimensions: ≈ 34" L × 16" D × 32" H
Capacity: Holds 17 bottles
Material: Reclaimed American White Oak Whiskey Barrel + Solid White Oak Top
Finish: Hand-applied, historically inspired stain & protective lacquer
Crafted By: Southern Yankee Woodworking — Father & Son Artisan Shop

A cooper’s labor preserved. A Patriot’s spirit remembered. A bottle rack worthy of both history and home.