Everything You Need To Know About the Cask Trade Warehouse

Can I Move My Cask Into the Cask Trade Warehouse?

We offer cask storage and movement providing there is suitable space in our warehouse.

Please contact us to speak to one of our account managers about warehousing for cask whisky.

Can I Receive a Delivery Order (DO)?

Yes. We can provide a DO or transfer of ownership at any warehouse, provided you have an open account with that bonded warehouse.

Is the Cask Trade Warehouse Better Than a Distillery Warehouse?

While distillery warehouses are trustworthy and secure, there are benefits to storing your cask at our warehouse as one of our clients. Having our own facility means we can elevate customer experience with direct access to casks. This ensures even quicker cask maintenance and streamlines communications. Also, for private individuals, we can offer the opportunity to open a private account for your cask to be held under your name, through issuing a DO.

Can I Visit My Cask?

Yes, of course. We would love to welcome you to the Cask Trade Warehouse. You will be able to visit your cask, watch a regauge, and draw a sample at the same time if you wish. We also have an on-site tasting room where you will be able to sample liquid direct from the cask.

Please speak to your account manager who can help to arrange a cask visit.

Can I Bottle My Cask at the Cask Trade Warehouse?

Yes. Our warehouse is located next door to an established bottling facility. We can assist with everything from label design, printing, bottle options, and shipping to your final location.

What Services Do You Provide and Manage?

Sampling - You can draw a duty-free sample of up to 200ml

Regauging - This is a health check to measure the current volume and ABV of your cask

Re-racking - The transfer of liquid from the original cask into a new cask for finishing to achieve a specific colour and flavour profile

Movements - If you have casks lying at a specific bond, we can facilitate movement at your request

What Are the Cask Trade Warehouse Management and Storage Fees?

Account Opening Fee - £50

DO Fee - £30 each

Cask Storage (Barrel / Hogshead) - £0.75 per week

Cask Storage (Butt / Puncheon) - £1 per week

Sample - £45

Sample & Regauge Together - £85

Re-rack - £75 plus cost of cask

Cask Movement In / Out - £30 per cask

(Prices are plus VAT where applicable)

Where Is the Cask Trade Warehouse?

Our warehouse is situated in Forres, Speyside, just 30 minutes from Inverness Airport.

Do You Host Open Days at the Warehouse?

Yes. We host quarterly open days at our warehouse. Make sure you are registered with us to keep up to date with exciting opportunities to visit the beautiful region of Speyside.

Can I Bring Friends With Me?

Yes, of course! The more the merrier!

How Do You Prevent and Compensate for Leakages?

We minimise the risk of leakage by avoiding unnecessary or premature interventions, such as sampling and regauging ,which can involve moving or opening the cask more than required.

In the unlikely event that a cask does experience leakage, we will always aim to provide a life-for-like replacement where possible, or alternatively offer compensation based on the value of the liquid lost.

Please contact one of our account managers if you have any further questions about the Cask Trade Warehouse.