Haleyville, Alabama · Founding Batch 2026

Oak & CinderOne-of-a-kind whiskey glasses.
No two alike. No restocks.

Usable art. Food-grade safe. No char and no oily residue in your spirits.

Each piece is turned from fresh-fallen Alabama hardwood and food-safe resin by a cabinetmaker with 30 years at the bench. When one sells, there will never be another like it.

Free to join. No payment. Waitlist members see new pieces and prices first.

Spalted whiskey glass with a swirling knot in clear resin
Spalted tulip-shaped whiskey sipper
Burl whiskey tumbler in sunlight
Inside a dark walnut and gold resin tumbler
Spalted bourbon tumbler in smoked resin
30 yearsat the bench as a carpenter and cabinetmaker
~6 yearstesting the food-grade safe finish
1 of 1every piece, from its own blank
Usable artbuilt for regular, moderate use

Usable art

A whiskey glass first. Art second.

Plenty of wood cups look good on a shelf and ruin a pour. These were built the other way around.

The pieces

Whiskey tumblers, sippers and shot glasses

Tumblers, tulip-shaped whiskey sippers, shot glasses and matched pairs. These are past pieces, shown so you can see the range. New pieces go to the waitlist first.

Dark Walnut, Gold Resin, wood and resin whiskey tumbler
Tumbler

Dark Walnut, Gold Resin

Dark walnut with gold resin in every crack. Star-shaped resin base.

Spalted Tulip Sipper, tulip-shaped whiskey sipper
Sipper

Spalted Tulip Sipper

Tulip-shaped whiskey sipper on a short foot. Spalted wood held in clear resin.

Red Oak Tulip Sipper, tulip-shaped whiskey sipper
Sipper

Red Oak Tulip Sipper

Red oak with a resin-filled crack circling the bowl, on a clear resin foot.

Burl in Sunlight, wood and resin whiskey tumbler
Tumbler

Burl in Sunlight

Figured burl with dark resin pockets. The grain shifts as it turns in the light.

Smoke & Shimmer Pair, pair of whiskey tumblers
Pair

Smoke & Shimmer Pair

Two spalted tumblers in smoked resin with a fine shimmer.

Spalted Oak Pair, pair of whiskey tumblers
Pair

Spalted Oak Pair

One tapered cup with a swirling knot, one straight cup with wood shards standing in clear resin.

Spotted Spalted Tumbler, wood and resin whiskey tumbler
Tumbler

Spotted Spalted Tumbler

Dark spalting spots and amber resin. The base locks the wood together like a star.

Tall Cup & Shot Glass, whiskey cup and shot glass set
Set

Tall Cup & Shot Glass

A tall stemless cup and a matching shot glass from the same pour.

The Shine Piece, wood and resin whiskey tumbler
Tumbler

The Shine Piece

Looking straight down inside: warm figured wood under a mirror polish.

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How they're made

Broken wood, made whole

Made one at a time by Kevin Mitchell, a cabinetmaker in Haleyville, Alabama.

The timber

Fresh-fallen Alabama hardwood. Oak, walnut, burl, spalted pieces. Each batch is shaped by what came down that season.

The resin

Cracks, voids and loose pieces are filled and locked in food-safe epoxy resin, then turned and shaped. The flaws become the design.

The finish

Food-grade safe, tested for about six years for durability and to make sure nothing leaches into the spirit. No char flakes, no oily residue. Built to be poured into, not just looked at.

Care

How to care for your whiskey glass

This glass used to be a tree.
Some days it still thinks it is.

Keep it from remembering, and it will last for years.

Washing

Hand wash only, with cool to lukewarm water and mild dish soap. Use a soft sponge, never abrasive pads or brushes. Towel dry right away. Do not leave it wet.

What to avoid

No dishwasher. No microwave. No freezer or extreme heat, including a hot car or long hours in direct sun. No muddling: this is a serving glass, not a mixing glass. No soaking or standing liquids. No harsh soaps or chemicals.

Storage

Store upright on a dry surface. Do not turn it upside down on a wet surface.

Conditioning

The outer coat is a food grade beeswax layer that carries the subtle smoke note. It wears with use by design. A few times a year, renew it with a light coat of Howard's food grade beeswax and buff gently with a soft cloth.

Intended use

Built for moderate use at home or behind the bar. Not intended for high-volume commercial service.

Any issues

If you ever have a problem with your piece, reach out directly at oakandcinder35565@gmail.com. We stand behind what we make and will work something out.

For bars and bartenders

A glass people ask about

A piece on the back bar starts conversations. Every one is different, so regulars notice. Built for display and special pours, not high-volume service. For bar owners, bartenders and whiskey clubs:

Back-bar pieces

A one-off tumbler or sipper for the top shelf pour, the house special or the bourbon flight.

Sets and pairs

Matched pairs and small sets for a bar, a whiskey club or a tasting room. Each glass is hand-turned on the lathe, so sizes vary slightly from one to the next.

Gifts for regulars and staff

A gift for the regular who has everything, a retiring bartender or the person behind the bar who knows your order.

Bar and bulk orders go through the waitlist too. Join it and note that it's for a bar.

Questions

Whiskey glass questions, answered

Are wood and resin whiskey glasses safe to drink from?

Yes. Every Oak & Cinder glass is sealed in a food-grade safe finish that was tested for about six years to make sure nothing leaches into the spirit.

Will it leave char or oily residue in my whiskey?

No. Unlike charred oak cups or raw wood cups, there is no char to flake off and no oily residue. The only thing in the glass is your pour.

Can I actually use it, or is it just for display?

Use it. These are usable art, built for regular, moderate use at the bar or at home.

How do I clean a wood and resin whiskey glass?

Hand wash with cool to lukewarm water, mild dish soap and a soft sponge, then towel dry right away. No dishwasher, microwave, freezer or soaking.

Is every piece different?

Yes. Each glass is turned from its own piece of fresh-fallen Alabama hardwood. No two alike, and no restocks.

Do you make pieces for bars and bartenders?

Yes. Back-bar pieces, matched pairs and small sets for bars, whiskey clubs and tasting rooms. Join the waitlist and note that it's for a bar.

How much does a one-of-a-kind whiskey glass cost?

Each piece is priced on its own, since no two are alike. Waitlist members see new pieces and prices first, before anyone else.

How do I buy one?

Join the waitlist. New pieces go to the waitlist first, before anyone else.

Next batch

Get on the waitlist

Pieces are made in small batches and the waitlist hears first. Tell us what you're interested in. No payment, no obligation.

Email
oakandcinder35565@gmail.com

We don't take orders by email. Orders go through the waitlist only.

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