New make spirit is freshly distilled whisky spirit that has not yet been aged in a cask. It’s the clear, high-strength liquid that will develop into single malt whisky over time through maturation in oak.

A robust and characterful peated new make spirit produced at the renowned Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay

Casks will be matured for a minimum of 5 years, but casks can be matured for up to 10 years or more, depending on your preference and the type of cask selected.

Your cask will be matured in our bonded dunnage warehouses at Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay, where it will be carefully monitored in the ideal coastal climate.

Maturing a cask of Staoisha spirit at Bunnahabhain offers a slow, steady ageing process due to Islay's cool, maritime climate and traditional dunnage warehouses. This environment helps preserve the peat intensity while gradually introducing coastal, briny notes and subtle oak influence. In contrast, maturation at Deanston—on the mainland—occurs in a drier, climate with racked warehouses, which can lead to faster oak interaction, and a shift toward sweeter, spicier, and fruitier flavours.

You can arrange a visit to the distillery to see your cask and even taste a sample as it matures.

For this initial period we offer Ex-Bourbon Barrels (1st fill), Hogsheads (refill) with opportunity to re-cask at later date , and 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Butts . Availability varies and will be discussed at the time of enquiry.

This depends on the size of the cask, how long it matures, and natural evaporation (the “angel’s share”). A standard bourbon barrel typically yields around 250 bottles at 46% ABV, while a sherry butt can yield up to 600.

New make casks start from £5,650, depending on cask type. This  warehousing for the first 5 years with 5 years insurance included — a full cost breakdown will be provided upon enquiry.​ Cost does not include bottling.

The average cost of warehouse rent is £75/year depending on cask type, but we will be happy to provide a quote

Yes. This is not a service provided through Bunnahabhain, but when it’s time to bottle your cask, you can use a 3rd party bottler approved by CVH Spirits to personalise your labels with a name, date, or message, making it a truly bespoke release.​ Labels would be subject to approval by CVH

No, you do not need to be a UK resident to purchase a cask of new make spirit in Scotland, but you will need to provide proof of residence for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks. Additionally, you'll be responsible for complying with the import regulations, duties, and taxes in your country of residence or domicile

When you purchase your cask you will receive a Delivery Order from the bonded warehouse or distillery, which confirms ownership and provides a unique cask number.

Your legal ownership of the cask remains intact, provided you have proper documentation (e.g., a cask certificate, bonded warehouse details, and clear title). A change in distillery ownership does not invalidate your cask ownership.

You can request a re-gauge of your cask at any point at a price agreed upon with CVH spirits for their services

Currently, investing in whisky casks doesn't trigger Capital Gains Tax (CGT), as whisky casks are classified as "wasting assets (chattels) " due to the "angels' share" (natural evaporation). However, there are some tax implications to be aware of, including and VAT and alcohol duty

A quote will be provided by CVH at the time of bottling, or you can go to a 3rd party bottler if they are approved by CVH.

Cask purchases are intended for private individuals and personal consumption. However, you can re-sale back to CVH Spirits at Market Price, Resell on the secondary market or sell bulk to an independent bottler.

Like any investment, the value of your cask can fluctuate, meaning it can increase or decrease. The market conditions, including supply and demand, overall whisky performance, and specific trends like popular distilleries, can all impact cask value.