Reclaimed Pappy Barrel Museum Bee by Trace Mayer - Bottle Ornament

The third design in our special collaboration with Louisville artist, and Museum Bee creator, Trace Mayer, is a collection of Museum Bees featuring the iconic collection of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon bottles. Each unique Museum Bee, crafted from our retired Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Barrels, is affixed with a glass replica of a specific vintage of bourbon and the label representing it. The vintage inspired bottles add a whimsical charm to the genuine barrel staves, for a unique collector’s item that honors a legend.

Using a variety of antiques and vintage ornaments, charms and found treasures, Trace Mayer crafts these handcrafted works of art. Hang in a gallery wall, on your bar, above or alongside paintings or hanging plates, or just simply set alongside a table top display for a special and singular decorative element.

Our Pappy & Company Museum Bees are handcrafted by Trace, in partnership with Chenault James Interiors, using our genuine retired Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Staves and feature symbolic icons that visually represent the legacy of Pappy Van Winkle. Just as our Bird Dog and Keys Museum Bees before, our collection of Bottle Bees are reflective of our shared heritage and the traditions we honor, and just like each bottle of bourbon, each bee is completely unique and bears the individual characteristics of the retired bourbon barrels.

Select a specific year to celebrate your favorite from the entire collection or collect them all to display your true aficionado status.

Available Museum Bee Bottles:

10-Year Old Rip Van Winkle
12-Year Van Winkle Special Reserve
15-Year Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve

20-Year Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve

23-Year Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve