our vision to create
a greener TOMORROW
What’s bourbon without a beautiful world to enjoy it in? In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, our Toast the Trees program combats the decline of America’s White Oak trees by replenishing those used in bourbon barrels and planting trees in urban communities.
In 2025, we are committed to planting two American White Oak trees for every barrel we use—helping give back to our environment for generations to come. Discover the impact of this partnership on our green spaces, as well as how you can support the cause.
GROWING TALLER TOGETHER
Since our partnership began over a decade ago, we’ve continued to proudly support the Arbor Day Foundation—the world’s largest membership-based nonprofit dedicated to planting trees. Beginning in 1972, the Foundation has planted over 500 million trees in more than 50 countries. Together, we’re ensuring the bourbon industry has barrels for years to come and helping to protect the environmental well-being of local communities by cultivating urban canopies.
from forests
to communities
Since 2014, we’ve replenished over 426,857 White Oaks trees and counting while developing urban canopies with trees nationwide to positively impact local communities. In our home state of Kentucky, our work with the Arbor Day Foundation allowed us to plant over 40,000 trees across 62 acres, creating a lasting impact on this vital habitat.
making an impact
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Water
17.5M gallons
avoided water runoffThe trees we plant do more than just grow; they prevent soil erosion, filter water, improve rainfall absorption, and reduce runoff.
- Enough water for 339,127 people for one day.
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Carbon
173K metric tons
of CO2 sequesteredPlanting trees helps sequester carbon. As trees grow, they pull carbon from the air into their trunks, roots, and branches.
- 40,586 fewer cars on the road for one year.
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Air
589 Tons
of pollutants removedTrees give us the oxygen we breathe and clean the air by filtering out pollutants, in addition to providing shade and cooling to reduce temperatures.
- Enough oxygen for 1,734,626 people for one day.
SUPPORT THE CAUSE
Whether it’s a donation or volunteering, your support makes a difference. By donating $3 to the Arbor Day Foundation, you can contribute to planting one tree—and a thriving tomorrow.
We’re also excited to announce that Toast the Trees is expanding beyond North America to select European green spaces. If you’re based in Europe and want to make a contribution, simply denote your country when making a donation.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. Your gift may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance applicable to your specific situation. The Arbor Day Foundation is responsible for the processing of your personal information. Privacy notice is available here.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Bourbon has always been rooted in community, from toasts to White Oaks. Discover volunteer opportunities with the Arbor Day Foundation in your local communities and forests.
If there isn’t a planting partner listed for your city or state, please reach out to your local parks and recreation department directly to learn more about how you can get involved.
