# Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Cufflinks These OAK Cufflinks Offer a Creative but Sophisticated Design By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-01-01 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-cufflinks References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1644225405/oak-cufflinks-with-wood-from-aged-whisky-barrels?ref=category_popular) & [oakpany](http://oak.company/) OAK cufflinks are made from whiskey barrels and crafted to be both high quality and highly distinct. The cufflinks are made from [barrels that were used to age](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newfill-barrels) some of the finest [scotch whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-oak) on the market. They are simple in their design and are encased in either gold, bronze, or silver metals, and each product comes with a history book about the barrel from which it was made. They were designed specifically for ease of use and to offer an understated yet elegant style to those who wear them. For each OAK cufflink that is sold, the brand owners will donate $10 to the fight against prostate cancer. These cufflinks are ideal for alcohol aficionados and offer both style and charitable reasons for purchasing them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** Using discarded materials in fashion products can create unique designs and appeal to eco-conscious consumers - **Cause-marketing:** Aligning products with social causes can increase brand loyalty and improve social impact - **Product Storytelling:** Providing customers with the backstory of a product can enhance its value and uniqueness ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can incorporate sustainable practices by using reclaimed materials in accessories - **Alcohol:** Distilleries can find new markets and revenue streams by repurposing their used barrels for fashion and other industries - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can partner with brands to create cause-marketing campaigns that raise awareness and funds for their cause ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Curated Oak-Finished Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pursuit-spirits.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [NFC-Enabled Whiskey Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-cask-at-a-time.md) - [Collectible Glassware Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassware-charms.md) - [Scotch Sipping Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-sipping-jacket.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-eden.md) - [Luxurious Whisky Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashley-stark-home.md)