# Cask-Crafted Cycles The Glenmorangie Original is Wooden Bicycle Crafted From Whisky Casks By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-bicycles References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/renovo-glenmorangie-original/51336/) & [renovobikes](https://renovobikes.com/pages/glenmorangie) The concept of a wooden bicycle frame is not completely unheard of, but what makes the [Glenmorangie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-tale-of-spices) Original limited-edition bike so special is the way that its wood is sourced. Indeed keen-eyed scotch drinkers will know that Glenmorangie is a maker of [high-quality single malt scotch whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-single-malt-scotch-whiskies), and the reason the bicycle has been named after the whisky brand is because its frame is made of reclaimed scotch casks. The Glenmorangie Original bike makes use of [white oak whisky barrel casks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardbeg-smoketrails-napa-valley-edition) material, with each cask being used only a couple of times in the distillery before being taken apart. As a result, the casks maintain a solidity and rigidity to go with their classy appearance. This limited-edition offering can be yours for $6,950, and appears to be part of an increasingly popular movement towards constructing wooden bicycle frames from reclaimed wood sources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Bicycle Frames:** Opportunity to innovate by creating more sustainable and eco-friendly bike frames made from reclaimed materials. - **Crafted From Reclaimed Wood:** Opportunity to tap into the growing trend of using reclaimed wood in the production of various products, including bicycles. - **Limited-edition Offerings:** Opportunity to create exclusive and high-end products that cater to a niche market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for bike manufacturers to explore the use of reclaimed materials, such as whisky casks, in their frame construction processes. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for designers and architects to incorporate reclaimed wood into their projects, such as building structures and furniture. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create unique and limited-edition products, such as bicycles made from reclaimed materials, for affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [High-Profile Oak Whisky Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-oak.md) - [Spice Market-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-tale-of-spices.md) - [Opulent Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenfiddich-1.md) - [Hybrid Cask-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glenlivet-rum-and-bourbon-fusion-cask.md) - [Whiskey-Barrel-Made Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrimack-stranahans-blue-peak-canoe.md) - [Flavor-Fused Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glenlivet-rum-and-bourbon.md) - [Ultra-Rare Single-Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glen-grant-splendours-collection.md)