Once the liquor in the oak casks has matured, it is ready for bottling. A few larger distilleries have bottling machinery on-site, but only if their production volume makes it cost-effective to invest in the necessary equipment. The more sizeable producers that bottle single malt within their premises include Bruichladdich, Glenfiddich and Springbank.
Except for the above, single malt whiskies typically have one-off bottling runs. The process is not fully automatic, nor is there a permanent installation of machinery in the distillery. Instead, most Scottish distillers ship the finished whisky to bottling companies in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Perth.
A significant bottling run of single malt scotch might result in between 30,000 and 60,000 standard bottles, depending on lorry size and load limits. In contrast, blended whiskies often involve high quantities from regular production, leading to a permanent production line, regular freight movement and economies of scale.
Whisky bottle labels include the content of alcohol by volume (ABV). The concentration varies from cask strength of more than 60 per cent down to 40 per cent when diluted, as is more commonly the case. Other information on the label includes the cask type and sometimes a number for exclusive or premium vintages.
To dilute the cask-strength whisky, bottling plants usually add filtered tap water from the municipal supply. Some connoisseurs see this oft-hushed practice as being at odds with the advertised use of pure spring water in the initial mashing.
Various distillers use chilled filtration to remove fine floating particles at the bottling stage. Otherwise, the almost invisible suspension could cloud the whisky when stored at cold temperatures.
Finally, a small number of independent companies buy casks of new-make spirit from distilleries and then store it themselves. When it matures, they bottle the finished product directly from the barrel, thus creating a pure, undiluted and unique whisky. Firms that produce these sought-after editions include Douglas Laing, Gordon & MacPhail and Signatory Vintage.
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Download our 2021 whisky investment brochure. Including comparative market research, highlighting trends in the whisky market.
Download our quick guide to investing with us – Instant Download – Start your whisky investment journey.
Find pricing, delivery and availability information for the worlds finest whiskies, updated daily.
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You own individual whisky casks 100% outright.
Casks are stored in secure HMRC government bonded warehouses.
There’s no VAT to pay as duty’s suspended.
You’re not reliant on a single fund manager or company to perform.
If the bonded warehouse goes bust, it has no impact your investment.
It’s fully insured against theft, accidental damage.
You own individual whisky casks 100% outright.
Casks are stored in secure HMRC government bonded warehouses.
There’s no VAT to pay as duty’s suspended.
You’re not reliant on a single fund manager or company to perform.
If the bonded warehouse goes bust, it has no impact your investment.
It’s fully insured against theft, accidental damage.
The UKV international whisky investment guide will teach you all you need to know about the world of whisky, from expanding your knowledge to making your first investment.
The UKV international whisky investment guide will teach you all you need to know about the world of whisky, from expanding your knowledge to making your first investment.
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