Max Caswell has a simple mantra: “To be or not to be…” To be means putting his heart and soul into a design that represents function and form. Not to be would mean succumbing to trends and sublimating what works for other artists.
Max, a native of Tennessee, started his journey in borosilicate art in 2015 in the renowned glass art hub of Bellingham, Washington. Interning and mixing with some of the greatest artists in the world, he was able to hone his craft rapidly. In 2017, Max continued his journey by teaming up with Hamm in Eugene, Oregon, where borosilicate glass art thrives.
From there, Max further solidified his skills while working with arguably the premier functional scientific glass artist of our current culture, Hamm Glassworks. You can see in his designs, current and past, that he strives for a level of perfection that challenges all. This set was designed to celebrate the pairing of bourbon, Cannabis and this year’s Tannins and Terpenes issue.
The Pairing
While it is considered one of the true American spirits, bourbon must meet certain standards to bear the title. This much sought-after spirit must have a mash distilled from a minimum of 51% corn and aged in charred new oak barrels.
A high percentage of corn and the vanillin compounds extracted from the charred oak during aging tend to give bourbon notes of caramel, vanilla, dried fruit and spice. These tannins and terpenes are what Fire Bros. took into serious consideration when they matched these amazing profiles with their Apple Banana Candy strain.
This strain is a great yielder with a pungent smell that sticks to everything it touches. Sweet notes of honeysuckle flowers mixed with dense notes of hibiscus hit you first. Once you consume this magical flower, the old-school hints of Diesel and Northern Lights are unmistakable. The effects come on almost immediately! The warning, “Do not operate motorized vehicles,” was written for this class of Cannabis. Sit back and enjoy the flavors and the exceptional high, and maybe pair it with your favorite bourbon.
Glass Art: Max Caswell Decanter Set
1000ml Decanter, 12.5” tall, $2.5k
Featuring Fire Bros. Apple Banana Candy
