Maybe something like this Craig? With the existing wood grain and something along these lines it would deepen and highlight the existing grain to make it more visible without the need to do the torch effect.

Plus it's a sealer and stain in one and can probably be refreshed in the future as the wood ages.

Just my $.02 worth. wink

PS - They offer lots of different pre-mixed stain colors/shades.
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