County Judge celebrates Independent Stave’s local production with courthouse display
Independent Stave is the largest spirit barrel producer in the world and is currently running two production shifts at the local facility. White oak, one of 160 tree species in the Natural State, is the wood of choice for making barrel staves.
By: White River Now
A product from Independence County’s newest industry, Independent Stave Company, is now on display at the Independence County Courthouse, thanks to County Judge Kevin Jeffery (above).
Independent Stave Company broke ground on the new $30 million production facility on July 22, 2022, with a 2023 year-end completion date. (See image below.)
Independent Stave is the largest spirit barrel producer in the world and is currently running two production shifts at the local facility. White oak, one of 160 tree species in the Natural State, is the wood of choice for making barrel staves.
