Crafted with passion
Kentucky Spirit. Hand Crafted in Ohio, Jonathan sells his hand made Bourbon Barrel home goods. All barrels are fresh dumped and still smell like Bourbon. Each barrel tells its own story of the bourbon it once contained.
About Jonathan
Options galore
We use every part of the barrels to make beautiful hand crafted pieces, small and large to fit your unique space and needs. From portable bottle holders to full size barrel display cases, there's something for everyone and always with free shipping.
Lazy susans
Display cases
furniture
What everyone is saying
This barrel is everything I hoped it would be and more! Beautiful craftsmanship, it smells absolutely amazing, and is perfect in our wine room! Thank you sooo much!
- Polly
Beautiful barrel with an artfully distressed look. My husband loves seeing his bottles lit up so beautifully, and was thrilled with the gift!
- Susan
Have questions? will answer, seven days a week
Phone Number
(614) 745-6234
Email Address
Bourbonbarreljohnny@gmail.com
Hours
By appointment only
About Jonathan
As published in the Clintonville Spotlight, "Jonathan Yardley, also known as “Bourbon Barrel Johnny,” has turned his love for customizing bourbon barrels into a small business based out of his garage. Four years ago, he attended the Kentucky Derby and decided to have a bourbon instead of his typical craft beer choice.
Upon enjoying the beverage for which Kentucky is known, he took a tour of the Woodford Reserve distillery and became fascinated with all things bourbon. What started out as a side hobby quickly turned into a small business for Yardley as word of mouth spread about his classic creations.
Per order, Yardley buys barrels from various bourbon distilleries and molds them into what his client envisions. The process of customizing these barrels is unique and delicate. Yardley will order the specific brand of barrel the customer wants, and the distillery stamps it with their brand. The barrels can be so fresh that the aroma of bourbon remains.
From there, he breaks the barrel down by hand, keeping the stamp untouched, and warps the barrel into what he needs. He then engraves the customized text into the wood using a laser and polyurethanes them to finish."
Photo credit: Rebecca Tien, The Clintonville Spotlight