Whisky stave sgian brew

This sgian brew has been made using a recycled oak whisky barrel stave and high carbon steel. It has a black bog oak hilt and 3 brass studs.

The construction of the scottish whisky barrel hasn't changed in hundreds of years and can contribute as much as 60% to the eventual flavour of the amber liquid. This stave came from a charred barrel which would initially have stored rum, sherry or wine before being used to store Scotch whisky.

I have tried to keep the character of the whisky oak barrel, so have retained some of the blackened oak which was charred before whisky was added to enhance flavour. Unfortunately there is no whisky with it, although there may still be an aroma.

The hilt is black bog oak which has been carbon dated to be over 5000 years old and enhances the colours in the stave.

A piece of history in your hand.

Comes with a black leather scabbard and presentation gift box.

Measures 7" (175mm) approx.

Ideal for groom, best man, guests, Man Cave

Sgian-dubh (skee-en-doo). Although the primary meaning of dubh is "black", the secondary meaning of "hidden" is at the root of sgian-dubh. Courtesy and etiquette would demand that when entering the home of a friend, any concealed weapons would be revealed. It follows that the sgian -dubh would be removed from its hiding place and displayed in the stocking top.

It is now worn as part of traditional Scottish dress tucked into the top of the kilt hose with only the upper portion of the hilt showing.This sgian brew can be worn just the same and also comes in handy when a bottle needs opened.