This Bespoke Canoe Features Parts Crafted Entirely From Used Whiskey Oak Barrels

Recently, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Sanborn Canoe Company announced an exciting collaboration meant to bridge the worlds of fine spirits and artisan craftsmanship.

Using reclaimed wood from Stranahan’s Blue Peak whiskey barrels, Sanborn has handcrafted canoes that embody the spirit of adventure and a shared appreciation for the great outdoors.

This unique partnership hopes to celebrate exceptional craftsmanship and to offer fans limited-edition canoes that are both functional works of art and a tribute to the brands’ quality and innovation.

Each bespoke canoe, which is made to order, is carefully constructed to preserve the original barrel details. In fact, all parts of the whiskey barrels, from the staves to the lids and even the metal hoops, are used in building this limited-edition canoe.

The result is a beautiful, lightweight vessel designed to inspire unforgettable journeys in nature with friends and family while enjoying great whiskey and the pleasure of paddling in open waters.

Dubbed the Tennessean Tandem/Solo model, which measures 14.5 inches long, the classic design is built to cater to both two-person and solo adventures.

Its kevlar and carbon fiber hull allows it to be strong yet lightweight, complete with special accents including genuine whiskey barrel oak decks, handles, seats, and yoke.

Once an order is placed, the barrels are shipped from the distillery to the Sanborn workshop, where they are merged with cedar strips to create wilderness canoe paddles.

These components are then hand-shaped before being treated with resin and fiberglass to construct the canoe.

Head here for more details on the Merrimack + Stranahan’s Blue Peak Canoe, which retails for US$5,845.

[via Robb Report and Trend Hunter, images via Sanborn Canoe Co]

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