The Process

 We prefer to use bark from the shagbark hickory tree, which sheds naturally so the tree is not harmed in any way. Though we don’t limit ourselves to that particular species, no trees are ever harmed when gathering the bark. We create a blend of our hickory barks, re-purposed bark from dead hickory trees, and bark that has been collected from hickory processing companies.

Once gathered, the bark is scrubbed clean, toasted to enhance the flavor, put through an extraction process, aged, and filtered, before introducing a minimally refined cane sugar—turbinado—to develop an exquisite taste enjoyed the world over. A hydrometer is used to ensure that the correct sugar-to-extract balance is maintained, providing a consistent flavor from bottle to bottle. Once we have achieved that perfect hickory syrup flavor, each batch is bottled and labeled, waiting either to be delivered to your home or to one of our great local providers.

For centuries, Native Americans have used hickory bark extract for its healing properties, most notably as a treatment for arthritis. According to the USDA, hickory bark is the highest plant source of magnesium, which is an essential mineral for staying healthy.