Following the press preview of the Made Different: A Baker’s Bourbon Inspired Collection, the inspired collection is now officially announced. The collection, sculpted by acclaimed metal artist Barbie The Welder, is made of five unique pieces that each bring a part of the Baker’s Bourbon story to life. 

Barbie meticulously crafted each piece in the first art collection to authentically embody the details that define Baker’s Bourbon as the brand it is today. As a single barrel bourbon, no two barrels of Baker’s are the same, and similarly no two pieces of art are the same, both thriving on the details that make them unique. All five pieces of the collection are available for sale at Barbie The Welder’s website: www.barbiethewelder.com/bakersbourbon.

The Distinguished Single

Above is the imagery of a piece from the collection titled “The Distinguished Single” that honors the nuances that make each barrel of Baker‘s Single Barrel Bourbon unique. 

The collection includes:

• ‘Rebel With a Cause’ – Inspired by Baker Beam’s life and one-of-a-kind, rebellious spirit, this sculpture replicates our namesake’s iconic leather jacket.
• ‘Time’s Sweet Promise’ – Paying homage to the benefits of time in crafting bourbon, this piece celebrates the distinction between good and great as we wait patiently for the perfect moment to transition our bourbon from barrel to bottle.
• ‘The Distinguished Single’ – In both bourbon and art, creating a masterpiece is derived in the details. This unique hand-sculpted piece honors the nuances that make each barrel of Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon unique and noteworthy.
• ‘Kentucky Love’ – A love letter to the origin of Baker’s Bourbon, this piece honors Baker Beam’s home and the love that he and the entire Beam family of distillers have for Kentucky with a sculpture featuring the limestone water, Kentucky woods and, of course, a bourbon rackhouse.

  

• ‘The Craftsman’s Legacy’ – A tribute to the craftsmanship of generations of Beam master distillers, this piece honors those who have contributed countless hours to perfecting their skills and share a profound passion for bourbon.

When creating the collection, Barbie The Welder explored another art form important to herself and the Baker’s brand: storytelling. To capture the story of Baker’s Bourbon, she connected with the Beam family’s seventh and eighth generation Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe, absorbing their stories about bold bourbon and Jim Beam’s motorcycle-riding, maverick grandnephew, Baker Beam. She was then able to bring both facets to life through her own vision and creativity, creating elaborate, tangible pieces of art made from repurposed metal that celebrate the originality of both bourbon and art.

“I’m incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to work with Baker’s Bourbon to create this unique art collection which resonated with me and inspired me personally,” said Barbie Parsons, professionally known as Barbie The Welder. “With this collection, I wanted to make sure that I demonstrated my commitment to creating high-quality, detailed pieces just like the craftsmen and craftswomen at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. do with Baker’s Bourbon. It’s truly amazing how both bourbon and art can bring people together.”

“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to breathe life into the narrative of Baker’s Bourbon and the remarkable journey of Baker Beam through art as exquisite and refined as our bourbon itself,” said Seventh Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe. “I could tell right away that Barbie was the perfect partner to bring this treasured brand to life. Her meticulously handcrafted sculptures stand as one-of-a-kind masterpieces and will offer a fresh perspective that truly celebrates the intricacies of our bourbon like never before.”

You can find more information and purchase each piece on Barbie The Welder’s website, www.barbiethewelder.com/bakersbourbon.
For more information about Baker’s Bourbon, please visit www.bakersbourbon.com.