It all began when Rob was experimenting in his home workshop, fashioning some furniture using old wine barrel staves. As he worked with the wood, he realized it was emitting all the flavour of its original contents – a delicious aroma filled the room. Grilling had been his passion for many years and his creativity as a life-long innovator leapt into high gear – what would happen if you cut the stave into chunks and used it for wood on a barbecue? The results were amazing – first, he realized he could smell the liquor flavor in the smoke and, sure enough, it infused a delicious taste into the meat. Never one to let a good idea lie fallow, he decided to test the market and see if his discovery had any potential. Living in Niagara’s wine country, there was a ready supply of raw materials at hand, and he started by using retired barrels from local wineries. Success came quickly, customers shared his enthusiasm for the product and he soon expanded to create the world’s first Liquor Barrel range, including Bourbon, Scotch and Rum flavors. MacLean's Outdoor Living brings the charm and beauty of Wine Country into your home and living space. Our Home Decor and Barrel Stave Wood chunks add taste and and rustic sophistication to your quality time at home. Macleans Outdoor Living is based in the heart of Niagara Wine Country and we work directly with local farmers, wineries and distilleries to provide for you authentic aged barrel wood in upcycled quality furniture, stunning home decor and uniquely delicious flavour accents for the home chef. Our BBQ smoking wood chunks and chips made from reclaimed barrels wine, bourbon, rum, tequila. Wine barrels from Niagara, Okanagan, France, California wine regions. Rum from the Caribbean, tequila from Mexico, Bourbon from Kentucky. Great taste added to food and great aroma. Home Décor Items hand crafted from authentic reclaimed wine and bourbon barrels.

Developed and built a multi-million dollar consumer goods company over the past 10 years supplying a variety of seasonal and outdoor living products to the largest retailers in North AmericaSince 2001, Char-Buster Inc. has been providing quality, innovative grilling and outdoor living products direct to our Canadian and International retail partners for homeowners looking to create that perfect outdoor living experience. Our extensive line of products includes our series of Portable gas, Char-coal, Electric grills and accessories such as BBQ covers, Brushes, Tool Sets, as well as our versatile Butler series of outdoor living products for the Patio and Grill. I have built extensive experience in buying and sourcing products; having been to China on buying trips twice a year for the past 10 years has allowed me the opportunity to learn how to work successfully with various overseas factories in many different product categories. In addition, I have also developed, designed and patended many products over the past 10 years that have made a positive impact on the consumer goods industry.