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.

SUPPLY

TIMEFRAME

0 – 3 Months

REGIONS

Islay, Campbeltown, Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Islands

DESCRIPTION

Over the years we have developed strong relationships with our suppliers.

These relationships are essential when it comes to sourcing those rare speciality casks that are in high demand, but rarely seen in the open marketplace.