As a relatively new woodworker, I embarked on an immense challenge about 6 months ago; I began my first "fine" woodworking project using walnut. It is a mobile bar cart used for entertaining and serving food and drinks. With this, me and my buddies here at LSU have our "Whiskey Club" meetings. I am quite pleased with the way it turned out but I still need to finish it without ruining it. The top is a cutting board style removable piece that I would I would like to not be ruined by little alcohol spills, lime juice, etc. I wanted to use some natural oils to bring out the grain structure but am simply not knowledgeable enough about walnut or finishing for that matter. I want to keep the wood from darkening to much from a finish. Any pro tips or product recommendations for newbie? I have attached a photo. :yes: