Quintessential Canada Inc. was selected to design and manufacture custom wooden presentation crates for Calgary Flames Alumni fundraising initiatives in 2026. The project included a four-bottle wine crate and a single-bottle whiskey crate, both requiring a coordinated design, a premium appearance and cost-conscious construction.
At a glance
- Client
- Calgary Flames Alumni
- Purpose
- Fundraising
- Year
- 2026
- Repeat order
- Three weeks after the first order
- Products
- Four-bottle wine crate and single-bottle whiskey crate
- Wood
- Natural pine, inset lids
- Construction
- Box joints, no nails or staples
- Inside
- Custom wooden yokes sized to the bottles
- Closures
- Pewter barrel twist
- Branding
- Branded with custom magnesium plates from the client's artwork
- Finish
- Black walnut oil (first order), antique pine oil (repeat order)
- Made in
- Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Design & craftsmanship
Natural pine with inset lids was selected for both crates, featuring our traditional box-joint construction without nails or staples. Custom wooden yokes were designed to hold the selected wine and whiskey bottles securely.
Our distinctive pewter barrel twist closures complemented the wine and whiskey theme, while a black walnut oil finish enhanced the natural character of the wood.
Custom branding
Calgary Flames Alumni supplied the artwork for each crate. Our team refined the smaller details and lettering so they would brand cleanly and consistently into the wood. Custom magnesium branding plates were then produced for manufacturing.
Repeat order & refinements
Strong demand led to a repeat order just three weeks later, and a chance to improve the presentation further. The finish was changed from black walnut to antique pine oil, which gives the branded artwork more contrast and makes it easier to see.
We added extra sanding and routed the edges, then hand-finished the inside with an environmentally friendly oil. The result is a smoother, more refined crate, inside and out.
The result
Two matching, Canadian-made wooden presentation crates that combine traditional craftsmanship, custom branding and practical design — for a fundraising program successful enough to order again.
Manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario, Quintessential Canada Inc. specializes in custom wooden wine, whiskey and gift boxes for corporate gifting, fundraising and special events.