News and thoughts on the whisky cask industry

Whisky Casks: your questions answered

Whisky casks guide covering wood types, cask sizes, ageing, first-fill and refill casks, and why cask contents matter, with expert insight from Spiritfilled.

What is re-racking and why do you re-rack whisky casks?

Uncover the art of re-racking whisky casks. Learn more about repairing damage to enhancing, balancing, and experimenting with flavours. 

The best warehouse storage conditions for whisky casks

Whisky maturation guide covering cask storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and light, and how proper storage affects whisky casks.

What is the process of buying and selling a whisky cask?

Discover the seamless process of buying and selling whisky casks with Spiritfilled, your trusted whisky cask broker. From valuations to paperwork, we've got you covered.

What happens if a whisky cask leaks?

Explore the reasons behind whisky cask leaks, how to spot them, and methods to fix or re-rack. Learn more with Spiritfilled, whisky cask experts

Spiritfilled joins new association launched to protect cask whisky customers

Spiritfilled is a member of the Cask Whisky Association, an organisation established to create a safe environment for customers to buy and sell casks.

What happens to the cask after the whisky is bottled?

Empty whisky cask uses explained, including refilling, rejuvenation, reuse for ageing spirits, woodworking projects, or firewood, with guidance from Spiritfilled.

Barrel Charring: What is the purpose of charring the inside of a whisky cask?

The majority of a whisky's flavour comes from the wooden barrel it is aged in and charring whisky casks is one of the leading factors that contributes to it.

Why do people invest in whisky casks?

Investing in whisky casks explained, including why whisky cask investment appeals to collectors and investors looking for a tangible and long-term asset.

Are there different types of whisky casks?

Whisky casks are constructed from long staves of wood that are carefully shaped by an expert woodworker using metal hoops.

What difference does a cask make to the flavour of whisky?

The vast majority of whisky casks are made from oak and around 70% of a whisky's flavour comes from the cask, and all of a whisky's colour.

Our Sonic Spirit Guide: Luke La Volpe

Introducing Spiritfilled's new Sonic Spirit Guide and Brand Ambassador.

Whisky Cask Distillery Storage vs Offsite Storage

Whisky cask storage explained, including distillery storage and off-site warehouse storage, and how moving casks affects maturation and ownership.

Why is single cask whisky so special?

Discover exceptional single cask whisky selected by Spiritfilled, including rare whisky casks bottled under our independent bottling label, Mythical Beasts.

The Future of Whisky Investment

It's impossible to predict the future of whisky investment or any other type of investment, but that's what makes it interesting to invest in whisky casks.

What is a whisky cask broker?

Have you ever wondered about investing in whisky casks, but felt confused about where to start? This is where a whisky cask broker can help.

How do cask price movements influence the value of whisky casks?

Whisky cask investment guide to learn how price fluctuations of the underlying casks can impact the overall value of the "full" whisky cask.

What to look for in premium whisky casks

Premium whisky casks explained, including why sherry and port casks are often more desirable than ex-bourbon casks when buying whisky casks for investment or maturation.

Whisky Maturation Period: How long should you hold on to your whisky cask investment to gain value?

Whisky cask investment guide covering how long to hold a whisky cask, how age affects value, and how to judge the ideal maturation time for maximum returns.

Oak Casks: What types of oak are used to make whisky casks?

Oak has been used for centuries to make casks for ageing whisky. The type of oak used to make casks effects the final flavour of the whisky.

Three most important cask sizes

There are lots of types of whisky casks, which can make great whisky cask investments. But it's important to recognise the differences are important.

Are whisky cask investments worth it?

Whisky cask investment, done properly, can be as rewarding as it is interesting. If you'd like to learn more about whisky cask investments, we'd be pleased to help.

How does whisky investment work?

Whisky investment guide covering the three main types of whisky investment: bottles, whisky casks, and whisky companies, with key points for investors to consider.

Spiritfilled Reviews

Spiritfilled whisky cask investment reviews from real customers. See why clients trust us for expert guidance when buying and managing whisky casks.

What Whisky should I invest in? How to choose bottles with potential

Whisky investment brands explained, including Macallan, Ardbeg, Bowmore and Springbank, which are among the most popular Scotch whiskies for investors.

Four reasons why people are interested in whisky cask investments

Many investments are somewhat virtual. But, whisky cask investments are tangible and physical.

How You Can Invest In Whisky Casks

It used to be difficult to invest in whisky casks, access was a problem. Today, it's relatively simple. If you're keen to buy and own a whisky cask, you can.

Whisky Casks Versus Whisky Bottles: Which is The Best Investment?

Do you know which is the better investment among whisky bottles and whisky casks? Each has benefits and drawbacks.

What is Bailment and why is it relevant for your Whisky Casks?

We explain bailment, and look at why it bailment is relevant to whisky casks.

When is the Best Time to Sell a Whisky Cask?

If you'd like to sell a cask, Spiritfilled is here to help. We're an expert cask broker that buys and sells whiskey casks every day. Contact us today and learn more!

Mythical Beasts Glenrothes 15 Year Old Wins Two Awards

Spiritfilled's Mythical Beasts Glenrothes 15 Year Old has won two awards, a gold and a silver medal. Find out more about this whisky.

How Many Bottles Are There In A Whisky Cask?

How many bottles of whiskey are in a whiskey cask? On average, casks can hold 270 to more than 700 x 70cl bottles of whiskey when they are first filled.

Why are whisky cask investments attractive?

Do you know why whisky cask investment is attractive? In this blog you will find three reasons why cask whisky investment is appealing.

How to Invest in Whisky Casks

Are you interested in investing in whisky casks? By reading this blog you will understand how to invest in whisky casks. 

What is the most Popular Scotch Whiskey In America?

They drink a lot of scotch in America. Americans consumed 9.17 million 9 litre cases in the United States in 2020. We can all agree. That's a lot of whiskies. But would you have thought Johnnie Wa...

The Global Whisky Market is Expected to Grow by Over 37%

We expect the global market for whisky to grow by over 37% from 2021 to 2025. Let's put that into dollars. The market was valued at 79.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. The whisky market will reach ...

Port Cask Whisky: Types of Port Cask and Their Impact on Flavour

Discover how ruby, tawny, white and rosé Port casks affect whisky, with practical insight into cask size, finishing and flavour.

Our latest Mythical Beasts: a Fettercairn 32 Year Old and a Glenrothes 15 Year Old

We're proud to announce our latest Mythical Beasts: a Fettercairn 32 Year Old and a Glenrothes 15 Year Old.

Where do whisky casks come from?

Where do whisky casks come from? A guide to the kinds of casks used to make single malt scotch, and where they are sourced from.

Mythical Beasts The Qilin: Our Single Cask Caol Ila, Reviewed

A review and tasting notes for Spiritfilled's Mythical Beast The Qilin, a single cask 12 year old Caol Ila finished in PX.

Whisky Cask Sizes and Types

A guide to the sizes and types of whisky casks used to age single malt scotch.

How many people drink whisky? More People Drink Whisky Than Don’t Drink

According to a survey, more people drink whisky in the UK than don’t drink whisky. of interest to investors is that the survey suggests more people drink whisky than don’t drink whisky. So in this ...

Introducing Mythical Beasts, The Qilin

We're excited to announce our own series of independent whiskies: Mythical Beasts. Our first whisky is The Qilin, a single cask 12 year old Caol Ila.

What Does Japanese Whisky Tell Us About Investing In Scotch?

When Yamazaki won 'Best Whisky in the World' in 2014 the world was shocked. We think Japan's market shows why you should invest in scotch.

Which country drinks the most whisky? You’ll Never Guess

The top five scotch importers purchased £1.75 billion of whisky in 2020. But The countries in the top five will surprise you. And it shows the demand for whisky cask investment. 

12% of Brits Drink Scotch. What Does That Mean for Cask Investing?

6.2 million brits drink scotch whisky. Well, it’s 6,197,000 people; but what’s 3,000 drinkers between friends? We’re talking about nearly 12% of the adult population who classify themselves as sco...

The UK Drinks Twice As Much Bourbon As Irish Whiskey

In 2020, Brits Drink Nearly Twice As Much Bourbon Than Irish Whisky. We Talk About The UK's Five Biggest Import Countries For Whisky.

2 Million People Drink Famous Grouse

Single malt scotch gets a lot of attention. But it's not the most popular type of whisky. Famous Grouse is the Best Selling Whisky In The UK. We Talk About How That Impacts On Whisky Cask Investment.