ABOUT US
We Are
Hiawatha Woodworks
We specialize in transforming used bourbon whiskey barrels into functional, unique furniture and decor for your home, office, or any space craving authentic rustic character. Combining expert craftsmanship with Midwest-inspired heritage, we turn spent barrels into distinctive pieces and exceptional barrel-aged coffee. Our extensive specialty tooling and manufacturing capabilities extend beyond our signature offerings—we create custom wooden projects tailored to your vision, whether you’ve imagined them or not. Each piece carries the authentic story of its barrel heritage, hand-selected and refined for customers who value quality, craftsmanship, and genuine character.
From our workshop to your home, experience the pride of genuine barrel-crafted excellence. We take pride in every product we create.
We are Hiawatha Barrel and Coffee Co & were happy you’re here.
Quality & Beauty Combined
Hiawatha WoodWorks’ main goal is to create high-quality products and give any chef or cook a beautiful platform for their amazing dishes. Cooking can bring people together and my products can help in that process, and even make it better.
Hiawatha products are both affordable and of the highest quality you can get.
Quality & Beauty Combined
Hiawatha WoodWorks’ main goal is to create high-quality products and give any chef or cook a beautiful platform for their amazing dishes. Cooking can bring people together and my products can help in that process, and even make it better.
Hiawatha products are both affordable and of the highest quality you can get.
John Glenn Sr. & John Glenn Jr.
Meet The Owner
Hello everyone, my name is John Glenn, and I am the lead craftsman and owner of Hiawatha Woodworks. It all began when I was a young boy growing up on a Dairy farm. I have memories of always going out into my father’s woodshop and helping with various tasks. Now things have truly come full circle, and I ask for his help with my products. I have always been drawn to building things and the endless possibilities wood can offer. My memories growing up of smelling sawdust and learning to build various things have always had me wanting to do something similar of my own, and I am now creating beautiful, handcrafted pieces for others to enjoy. That’s how Hiawatha WoodWorks was born.