Early American Vs Special Walnut . I figured there will never be a better time. Minwax early american color liquid wood putty 3.75 oz. Pin on Soho loft from www.pinterest.jp Once you wipe off the excess stain, it really is a fast dry wood stain. It is red oak, and we are having samples of provencial, special walnut, early american, and cherry applied. Minwax ® wood finish™ red mahogany 225.