From the heart of the Appalachian Range
Reclaimed Solid Oak
Bourbon Barrels.
Authentic 53-gallon bourbon barrels straight from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail — whole barrels, planters, staves, rings, and heads, given a second life from our workshop in Newport, Tennessee.
Whole Barrels & Living Vessels
The Centerpieces
Two ways to bring a bourbon barrel home — kept whole, or reborn as a planter that holds a season's garden.
Reclaimed Components
Pieces of the Barrel
For woodworkers, BBQ pitmasters, and makers — the staves, hoops, and heads that built the barrel, sold by the piece.
The Story
From the Rickhouse to Your Land
Smoky Mountain Bourbon Barrels — also known as Smokey Mountain Bourbon Barrels or SMNP Barrels — is a veteran-owned business operating out of Newport, Tennessee, in Cocke County at the eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. We buy the highest-quality retired barrels and barrel pieces directly from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, where we can take by-products of the bourbon industry and give them a second life as decor, furniture, and farm products.
Our mission is built on three things — sustainability, quality, and affordability. We love connecting people to these unique, long-lasting wood products while keeping good barrels out of the landfill. Whether you want a whole 53-gallon barrel for a wedding, a half-barrel planter for the porch, or a stack of staves for a custom build, every piece comes from a barrel that genuinely held bourbon.
Each barrel carries the original char and the original solid steel hoops from years in a Kentucky rickhouse. None of it is reproduction. All of it has a story already written into the grain.
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered
Where are you located and how do I visit?
Our workshop is at 2832 Bogard View Rd, Newport, TN 37821 — in Cocke County, at the eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. We are open by appointment only. Call or text (865) 413-0506 to schedule a visit. We are about 30 minutes east of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, and roughly an hour from Knoxville.
Where do your bourbon barrels come from?
We buy the highest-quality retired barrels and barrel pieces directly from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Every barrel has been used to age bourbon for five to twelve years, then freshly emptied and retired from whiskey production. Each one is unique — original char, original solid steel hoops, and the distinct history of years in a Kentucky rickhouse.
Do you ship?
Not at this time — we do not currently offer shipping. Local pickup is available by appointment at our Newport, TN workshop, and we offer local delivery for a fee throughout the Smoky Mountains region (Newport, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cosby, Dandridge, Morristown, Knoxville, and surrounding areas). Reach out and we will give you a delivery quote based on your zip code.
Are these real bourbon barrels or reproductions?
Every product is reclaimed from a barrel that genuinely held bourbon on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Nothing is reproduction — the wood is real, the char is real, and the solid steel hoops are original to the barrel.
What can I use a bourbon barrel for?
Whole barrels work for decor, weddings, rain barrels, custom furniture, secondary aging projects, and rustic bar builds. Half-barrel planters work as planters, water fountains, water buckets, and water troughs (water-tight option available). Staves go into benches, chairs, and other crafts. Solid steel rings become chandeliers and wreaths. Heads make decor pieces, tabletops, lazy susans, and barrel-cabinet shelving.
How big is a bourbon barrel?
A whole 53-gallon bourbon barrel is approximately 36 inches tall, 22 inches wide at the heads, and 25 inches wide at the bilge. Half-barrel planters are approximately 17 inches tall, 22 inches wide at the base, and 25 inches at the top. We can also cut shorter planters at no additional charge.
Is your business veteran-owned?
Yes. Smoky Mountain Bourbon Barrels (SMNP Barrels) is veteran owned and operated, based in Newport, Tennessee.
How do I get a quote?
Send us a message through the contact form, or call or text (865) 413-0506. Tell us what you need — quantity, intended use, your zip code, and timeline. We typically respond within a day or two with availability, pricing, and shipping or pickup details.
Based in Newport, Tennessee (Cocke County), at the eastern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. Pickup is available by appointment at our Newport workshop, and we offer local delivery for a fee to Newport, TN, Cocke County, TN, Sevierville, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN, Gatlinburg, TN, Cosby, TN, Dandridge, TN, Morristown, TN, Knoxville, TN, Maryville, TN, Asheville, NC, Hot Springs, NC, Chattanooga, TN, and Nashville, TN. Reach out and we will quote delivery for your zip code.
Also known as Smokey Mountain Bourbon Barrels · SMNP Barrels · Newport Bourbon Barrels
Get in Touch
Let's Talk Barrels
Whether you need one barrel or a truckload, share a few details and we'll get back to you. Prefer the phone? Call or text us anytime — we typically reply within a day or two.