APPEARANCE
Color: Rich, golden brown patina developed over a century of aging in whiskey warehouses.
Grain: Tight, finer than Red Oak. Varies from plain to tiger to vertical.
Variations within Species and Grades: None. Knots and character marks.

PROPERTIES
Hardness: 1320.
Dimensional Stability: Excellent.
Durability: Hard, dense, resists wear.

WORKABILITY
Sawing/machining: Excellent except shaping.
Sanding: Satisfactory.
Nailing: Excellent holding.
Finishing: Natural oil modified urethane produces best results, staining not recommended.