# Tiny Barrel Taps This Whiskey Barrel Tap is a Fun Drinking Accessory By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-barrel-tap References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/481789308865354197/Barrel-Whiskey-Drink-Dispenser-&-Stand) & [potterybarn](http://www.potterybarn.com/products/barrel-whiskey-wood-metal-drink-dispenser-stand/) Having a full-sized [whiskey barrel tap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters) at home would take up a lot of space, but this adorable Barrel Whiskey Drink Dispenser from Pottery Barn is a [space-saving solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-el-alto-mini) that will quench your thirst just as well. The tiny tap looks just like the small barrels carried by St. Bernards, but instead of being worn around the neck of a dog, this barrel rests on a small stand that makes it easy to get at the beverage inside. The whiskey is stored in a glass interior, which is wrapped in mango wood to create the look of the iconic barrel. So that you can easily fill the dispenser, the barrel has a cork up top, which can easily be removed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Space-saving Drink Dispensers:** The trend of space-saving drink dispensers provides opportunities for companies to create innovative and compact designs for convenient consumption. - **Pet-inspired Bar Accessories:** The trend of pet-inspired bar accessories presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and playful drinking accessories that appeal to animal lovers. - **Wood-wrapped Glassware:** The trend of wood-wrapped glassware offers opportunities for companies to create visually appealing and rustic-inspired designs that enhance the drinking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can capitalize on the trend of space-saving drink dispensers by creating innovative and functional products that cater to smaller living spaces. - **Barware:** The barware industry can take advantage of the trend of pet-inspired accessories by creating a range of playful and creative products that enhance the drinking experience for customers. - **Glassware:** The glassware industry can tap into the trend of wood-wrapped designs by creating unique and eye-catching glassware options that appeal to consumers looking for rustic aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Countertop Beer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught.md) - [Compact Portable Libation Kegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-one-mini-keg.md) - [Portable Draft Beer Kegerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap.md) - [New-Fill Barrel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newfill-barrels.md) - [Trial-Size Canned Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsair-distillery-mini-cans.md) - [Whiskey Barrel-Decorated Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laizhou-bar.md) - [Miniature Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer.md) - [Personalized Whiskey Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-private-barrel-club.md) - [Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught-20.md)