Price: £3,800
Flavour: Vanilla, Toffee, Honey, Gentle Oak Spice
Buy a Private Whisky Cask from Kingsbarns Distillery | Own Your Cask
An exclusive journey from spirit to single malt whisky in a bottle — secure your own cask of Kingsbarns.
American Standard Barrel (Ex-Bourbon)
Hogshead (Ex-Sherry Cask)
Price: £5,850
Flavour: Deep Dried Fruit, Dark Chocolate, Spiced Orange
New Make Spirit
Distilled from Fife-grown barley, our light, fruity new make spirit forms the foundation of Kingsbarns’ signature Lowland style.
10 Years Storage & Insurance
Your cask will be cared for and monitored by our team for at least ten years, with full insurance included throughout its maturation.
Bonded Warehouse
All casks are matured in our own HMRC-certified bonded warehouses, ensuring traceability and ideal conditions for slow, steady ageing.
Regular Updates
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Pricing and Options
Choose the Cask That Suits You. Each Kingsbarns cask offers its own journey of maturation and flavour. Both have been carefully selected by our whisky making team to complement the distillery’s elegant fruity spirit.
American Standard Barrel (Ex-Bourbon)
Crafted from American oak and previously used to mature bourbon, this cask
imparts soft, sweet flavours such as vanilla, toffee, honey, and gentle coconut notes.
Expect a smooth, well-balanced whisky with bright fruitiness and subtle oak spice.
Price: £3,800 (includes spirit, 10 years of storage and insurance)
Volume: Approx. 200 litres
Flavour: Soft vanilla, honey and gentle coconut with a light balanced finish
Expected Yield: Around 280 to 300 bottles at 46% ABV (subject to evaporation and bottling strength)
Hogshead (Ex-Sherry Cask)
Larger in size and seasoned with Oloroso sherry, this American oak cask delivers
a richer, more indulgent profile. Look for deep dried fruit, dark chocolate, spiced
orange, and warming Christmas cake notes. A luxurious choice for those who
love a bold and complex dram.
Price: £5,850 (includes spirit, 10 years of storage and insurance)
Volume: Approx. 250 litres
Flavour: Rich layers of dried fruit, chocolate and warming spice
Expected Yield: Around 340 to 370 bottles at 46% ABV
Maturation & Storage
Secure, Transparent and Carefully Managed
Once filled, your cask will be matured and securely stored in our HMRC-approved bonded warehouse in Fife. The purchase price includes the first ten years of warehousing and insurance.
While we recommend bottling after ten years, you are welcome to let your whisky continue ageing until the moment feels right.
Your cask will be officially registered in our bonded warehouse records under your name. You will also receive a personal login to request samples and view your cask’s location at any time. This ensures full transparency and confidence that your whisky is cared for at every stage.
You can choose to bottle your cask once it legally qualifies as Scotch whisky, after three years and one day, but most owners prefer to wait until ten years. If you decide to keep it longer, additional storage and insurance fees will apply.
Storage Process
Legal & Ownership Notes
- All private casks are securely recorded in Kingsbarns’ official warehouse register under the owner’s name.
- Bottling can only take place once the spirit legally qualifies as Scotch whisky.
- Any casks matured beyond ten years will incur additional storage and insurance fees.
- All private cask ownerships are governed by Kingsbarns’ full Terms and Conditions.
Kingsbarns Private Cask – Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a unique opportunity to purchase your own cask of new make spirit from Kingsbarns Distillery, which will mature into single malt Scotch whisky over time.
It’s a unique opportunity to purchase your own cask of new make spirit from Kingsbarns Distillery, which will mature into single malt Scotch whisky over time.
We are offering two cask types:
- First-fill Bourbon American Standard Barrel – £3,800
- First- fill Sherry Hogshead – £5,850
These prices include the spirit, ten years of storage, and insurance. The cask itself is not included in the price, but we may offer to sell or provide it at our discretion.
We are offering two cask types:
- First-fill Bourbon American Standard Barrel – £3,800
- First- fill Sherry Hogshead – £5,850
These prices include the spirit, ten years of storage, and insurance. The cask itself is not included in the price, but we may offer to sell or provide it at our discretion.
The purchase price includes the spirit, 10 years of storage in our bonded warehouse, and insurance. It doesn’t include the cask itself (although we may offer to sell it separately or include it at our discretion), nor does it cover future bottling or associated costs.
The purchase price includes the spirit, 10 years of storage in our bonded warehouse, and insurance. It doesn’t include the cask itself (although we may offer to sell it separately or include it at our discretion), nor does it cover future bottling or associated costs.
Legally, Scotch whisky must mature for a minimum of 3 years and one day. You can bottle your whisky any time after that, but we envisage most owners will mature theirs for 10 years. After 10 years, storage and insurance fees will apply if you choose to keep it longer.
Legally, Scotch whisky must mature for a minimum of 3 years and one day. You can bottle your whisky any time after that, but we envisage most owners will mature theirs for 10 years. After 10 years, storage and insurance fees will apply if you choose to keep it longer.
No, unfortunately visits to private casks are not possible. However, you’ll receive six complimentary distillery tour vouchers during your first year as a cask owner.
No, unfortunately visits to private casks are not possible. However, you’ll receive six complimentary distillery tour vouchers during your first year as a cask owner.
Yes - you can request a sample in writing. We’ll charge an admin and delivery fee.
Yes - you can request a sample in writing. We’ll charge an admin and delivery fee.
All bottling of your single malt cask is managed by Kingsbarns. We must use our approved dry goods and suppliers, but we’ll consider reasonable customisation requests (labels, closures, packaging, etc.) at your expense.
All bottling of your single malt cask is managed by Kingsbarns. We must use our approved dry goods and suppliers, but we’ll consider reasonable customisation requests (labels, closures, packaging, etc.) at your expense.
No. The cask must remain in our bonded warehouse and under our control throughout maturation.
No. The cask must remain in our bonded warehouse and under our control throughout maturation.
Transfers are only allowed with our written consent. We must conduct due diligence on any proposed new owner. The buyer must also agree to the same terms and conditions.
Transfers are only allowed with our written consent. We must conduct due diligence on any proposed new owner. The buyer must also agree to the same terms and conditions.
Yes – if you choose to sell your cask, Kingsbarns reserves the first right of refusal to buy it back at fair market value.
Yes – if you choose to sell your cask, Kingsbarns reserves the first right of refusal to buy it back at fair market value.
No – this programme is for private individuals only, not commercial traders. You must warrant that you are purchasing as a private owner.
No – this programme is for private individuals only, not commercial traders. You must warrant that you are purchasing as a private owner.
If we can’t reach you, we reserve the right to sell the cask of single malt whisky at fair market value. We’ll hold the net proceeds on your behalf, but will deduct any costs and applicable taxes.
If we can’t reach you, we reserve the right to sell the cask of single malt whisky at fair market value. We’ll hold the net proceeds on your behalf, but will deduct any costs and applicable taxes.
No – bottling and packaging costs can’t be reliably predicted 10+ years in advance and are likely to vary based on your final choices and market prices at the time.
No – bottling and packaging costs can’t be reliably predicted 10+ years in advance and are likely to vary based on your final choices and market prices at the time.
You can choose to bottle your cask at any time after it becomes legally Scotch whisky (3 years old and one day). However, we envisage most casks will be bottled at 10 years of age.
You can also keep your cask longer, but additional storage and insurance fees will apply from year 11 onward.
You can choose to bottle your cask at any time after it becomes legally Scotch whisky (3 years old and one day). However, we envisage most casks will be bottled at 10 years of age.
You can also keep your cask longer, but additional storage and insurance fees will apply from year 11 onward.
All casks will be stored at our bonded facility in Glenrothes, under the control of Kingsbarns. The casks cannot be removed from this location.
All casks will be stored at our bonded facility in Glenrothes, under the control of Kingsbarns. The casks cannot be removed from this location.
The spirit in your cask will mature into a flavour profile similar to our signature Kingsbarns whisky. You can request samples during the maturation process, or we may provide representative samples from a cask with a similar type and age at regular intervals. Please note, there will be a charge for the samples.
The spirit in your cask will mature into a flavour profile similar to our signature Kingsbarns whisky. You can request samples during the maturation process, or we may provide representative samples from a cask with a similar type and age at regular intervals. Please note, there will be a charge for the samples.
From year 11 onward, additional charges will apply for continued storage and insurance if you choose not to bottle your cask of single malt whisky by year 10.
From year 11 onward, additional charges will apply for continued storage and insurance if you choose not to bottle your cask of single malt whisky by year 10.
You will be officially registered as the owner of your cask in our bonded warehouse records. Following your purchase, you’ll also receive login details for our online system, where you can view and manage your cask information.
You will be officially registered as the owner of your cask in our bonded warehouse records. Following your purchase, you’ll also receive login details for our online system, where you can view and manage your cask information.
When it comes time to bottle your cask, UK Duty and VAT will be payable upon
release from our bonded warehouse. These costs are the responsibility of the
cask owner. At the time of writing, whisky cask purchases made for personal
enjoyment are not subject to UK Capital Gains Tax.
If you are considering exporting your whisky outside the UK, please be aware that
under The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Single Malt Scotch Whisky can only
be exported from Scotland in bottles, not as cask spirit.
It is also important to understand that HMRC considers the cask purchaser
responsible for knowing and complying with any applicable regulations, duties,
and taxes in their country of residence relating to the importation of alcohol.
The Kingsbarns Private Cask Programme is created for whisky lovers and
enthusiasts. It is not intended as an investment vehicle, and Kingsbarns Distillery
is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer financial or
investment advice.
For further guidance on private cask ownership, we recommend visiting the
Scotch Whisky Association’s website. You’ll find helpful resources and best
practices for anyone considering a cask purchase.
https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/new-guidance-on-personal-investment-in-scotch-whisky-casks/
When it comes time to bottle your cask, UK Duty and VAT will be payable upon
release from our bonded warehouse. These costs are the responsibility of the
cask owner. At the time of writing, whisky cask purchases made for personal
enjoyment are not subject to UK Capital Gains Tax.
If you are considering exporting your whisky outside the UK, please be aware that
under The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Single Malt Scotch Whisky can only
be exported from Scotland in bottles, not as cask spirit.
It is also important to understand that HMRC considers the cask purchaser
responsible for knowing and complying with any applicable regulations, duties,
and taxes in their country of residence relating to the importation of alcohol.
The Kingsbarns Private Cask Programme is created for whisky lovers and
enthusiasts. It is not intended as an investment vehicle, and Kingsbarns Distillery
is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer financial or
investment advice.
For further guidance on private cask ownership, we recommend visiting the
Scotch Whisky Association’s website. You’ll find helpful resources and best
practices for anyone considering a cask purchase.
https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/newsroom/new-guidance-on-personal-investment-in-scotch-whisky-casks/
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