SAMPLING
TIMEFRAME
2 – 4 Weeks
SAMPLE SIZES
20ml, 25ml, 50ml & 100ml
DESCRIPTION
The maximum sample size is usually 100 ml, to avoid unnecessary spirit losses. A customer can request a sample after a certain period of maturation or regularly, up to a maximum of one sample in any particular year
RERACKING
TIMEFRAME
1 – 6 months
CASK OPTIONS
Sherry Casks, Port Casks, Madeira Casks, Rum Casks
DESCRIPTION
Re-racking is the process of transferring a whisky from the original cask that it was filled in into another cask. This is done with the purpose of enhancing the whisky’s flavour and characteristics which, in turn, increases its rarity.
REGAUGE
TIMEFRAME
2 – 6 weeks
BARREL SIZES
Barrel, Hogshead, Butt, Puncheon
DESCRIPTION
During a regauge, a sample is drawn and is tested to determine the bulk litres and the ABV to give the RLA (regauged litres of alcohol).
For example, bulk litres of 380 and ABV of 63% will give you RLA of just under 240 litres.
