Established 2019

About Spiritfilled

2019

Year Founded

£36m

Assets Under Management

1,500+

Active Investors

Own

Bonded warehouse

100%

Success Rate across exits to date

Who we are

About Spiritfilled

Spiritfilled is a whisky cask investment company and independent bottler, founded in 2019 and headquartered in the UK. We help clients buy, store, manage, and sell Scotch whisky casks - guiding them through every stage of cask ownership with clarity and expertise.

Unlike many brokers, we are also operators. We own Braeside Bond, an HMRC-licensed bonded warehouse in Fife, Scotland, where the majority of client casks are stored. We also release rare single cask whiskies under our own Mythical Beasts bottling label - which means we select casks with a genuine commercial eye, not just as an intermediary.

Our clients range from first-time investors to experienced collectors. What they share is a preference for tangible assets that sit outside traditional financial markets - and a desire to work with a company that is transparent about costs, realistic about returns, and fully committed to a successful exit.

Spiritfilled holds HMRC Warehouse Number GB00004398203 and operates under the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (XXAW00000114325).

A note from our Director

Why we built Spiritfilled differently

When Ross and I started Spiritfilled, we were frustrated by an industry that was opaque, commission-driven, and often more interested in selling casks than in getting clients a genuine return.

We believed there was a better way: build direct relationships with distilleries, own our own warehouse so we are accountable for what happens to client casks, and never recommend a cask we wouldn't buy ourselves. That philosophy led us to create Mythical Beasts — our own bottling label — so we stay commercially sharp about what makes a cask valuable.

We are not a financial product. We are whisky people who help investors own something real. Every client gets honest guidance, a clear view of costs, and an exit strategy from the outset. That is what separates us — and why more than 1,500 investors trust us to look after their casks.

Russell Spratley

Co-founder, CEO

Knows everything about investing and how to get the very best from it.

Specialisms

Industry strategy
Cask sourcing
Cask investment

Qualifications

Goldman Sachs Small Businesses Edinburgh Whisky Academy Executive Board Member, CWA

Ross Archer

Co-founder, COO

An investment professional and dedicated whisky enthusiast.

Specialisms

Cask sourcing
Cask investment
Warehousing

Qualifications

Edinburgh Whisky Academy

Olga Poyskaya

Financial Controller

A finance professional with international experience, a passion for financial analysis and operational excellence. Enthusiastic advocate of AI, using technology to drive performance. A cat lover with a love of golf and travel, fuelled by black tea at any hour.

Specialisms

Performance management
Technology & analytics
Risk & controls

Qualifications

MSc Finance & Accounting Certified Management Accountant Certified Strategy & Competitive Analyses

Chris Barrett

Sales Manager

Chris's background is Investment Banking. A big whisky fan with over 20 years in sales and deep expertise in cask investment. Chris enjoys cooking Sunday Roasts for the family.

Specialisms

Cask sourcing
Cask investment
Cask sales

Qualifications

Edinburgh Whisky Academy

Gordon Brown

Private Clients Manager

A whisky investment professional with a passion for the industry. Outside of work, Gordon is an avid whisky collector with a love for great food and weekend breaks.

Specialisms

Cask investment
Whisky tastings
Collectable whisky

Qualifications

Edinburgh Whisky Academy

John Alexander

Private Clients Manager

After 25 years in Financial Services, John switched focus to a product he enjoys. He love spending time with his kids and has a passion for boxing and rugby.

Specialisms

Cask sourcing
Cask investment
Cask sales

Qualifications

Edinburgh Whisky Academy

Meet the full team

Recognition

Award-winning whiskies

Our Mythical Beasts bottling label has been recognised across the industry's leading independent awards — a reflection of the quality of casks we select for ourselves, and for our clients.

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Company FAQ

Common questions about Spiritfilled

Who owns Spiritfilled?

Spiritfilled was founded by Russell Spratley and Ross Archer, who remain Co-Founders and Owners of the business. The company was established in 2019 and has grown entirely independently, without external institutional ownership.

Where is Spiritfilled based?

Spiritfilled is a UK company. Our bonded warehouse, Braeside Bond, is located in Fife, Scotland, where the majority of client casks are stored. Our commercial team operates from the UK, based in our office in Sevenoaks.

Is Spiritfilled regulated?

Whisky cask investment is an unregulated product in the UK and is not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Spiritfilled operates as a licensed cask broker and bonded warehouse operator. We hold HMRC Warehouse Number GB00004398203 and are registered under the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (XXAW00000114325).

How long has Spiritfilled been operating?

Spiritfilled was founded in 2019 and has been helping clients invest in whisky casks since launch. We have worked with over 1,500 investors to date. Our Trustpilot rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 346 independently verified reviews reflects our track record over that period

What makes Spiritfilled different from other cask supploers?

Three things set us apart. First, we own Braeside Bond, our own HMRC-licensed warehouse in Scotland, so your cask is managed by us directly, not by a third party we have no control over. Second, we release our own whisky under the Mythical Beasts bottling label, which means we select casks with a real commercial eye. Third, we have been independently reviewed by over 346 clients on Trustpilot with an Excellent rating. We also have a 100% exit success rate, where clients decided to sell.

Can I visit my cask at Braeside Bond?

Yes. Clients are welcome to arrange a visit to Braeside Bond in Fife, Scotland to see their cask in person — and even to sample the whisky as it matures. We encourage it. Contact our team to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

Where can I read more about how Spiritfilled works?

Our Complete Guide to Whisky Cask Investment covers the full process end to end - from buying, through storage and maturation, to exit. You can also speak to one of our investment specialists at any point. Read the guide →

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Cask Investment

Finding the best quality single cask Scotch whisky.

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Secure, fully licensed, and insured storage.

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Full range of warehouse servicing, from experts.

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Help through each stage of the bottling process.

About Spiritfilled

Experience behind every cask

Russell Spratley

Ross Archer

Olga Poyskaya

Chris Barrett

Gordon Brown

John Alexander

Common questions about Spiritfilled