The Barrel Blog

Bring warmth and character to your Thanksgiving gathering with barrels as décor, serving stations, or rustic side tables.

Turn barrels into spooky-chic décor for your Halloween bash—think witchy drink stations, fog machines, and creepy candy displays!

Turn an old whiskey barrel into a cozy backyard fire pit with this easy fall DIY project—perfect for chilly nights and marshmallow toasts.

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Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic flair by serving delicious, barrel-aged cocktails made in small oak barrels. Perfect for entertaining with flavor and style!

Celebrate the 4th of July in rustic style with barrel ice chests and barrel trash cans from Evans Family Barrels. Keep drinks cold and outdoor spaces clean while adding handcrafted charm to your event. Shop now for unique upcycled pieces perfect for summer entertaining.

Winner or loser, everyone enjoys playing classic joystick video games on a rustic barrel. Whether you'd like a completed arcade barrel or you're ready to roll up your sleeves and build your own, we can help.

Give Dad something handcrafted, personal, and totally cool—a small aging barrel, custom engraved just for him.

Make Mom something beautiful this Mother’s Day with a DIY wooden barrel planter—perfect for flowers, herbs, or even strawberries.

Celebrate May Day with a fun twist—dance around a barrel-turned-Maypole! It’s a playful, rustic take on tradition that brings charm, color, and joy to your spring celebration. 🌸🛢️🎀

Meet Mike Evans, Master Barrel Maker at Evans Family Barrels
Mike Evans is the Lead Barrel Master at Evans Family Barrels, a family-run cooperage known for crafting handmade oak barrels with precision and passion. With a background in tech, CNC machining, and a past life as a private pilot and aerial photographer, Mike brings expert craftsmanship and creative flair to every barrel he builds. A proud father, grandfather, and lifelong builder, Mike combines traditional methods with modern tools to produce custom barrels for aging whiskey, wine, and spirits that stand the test of time.

Build your own Adirondack barrel footrest using these instructions, which detail the materials, measurements, and steps for assembling it from repurposed barrel staves.