Celtic Cask Company

05/06/2023

Celtic Cask Company are proud to share some thrilling news about an innovative venture that will capture your interest and transform the whiskey industry.

Introducing Ahascragh, Europe's first carbon neutral whiskey distillery located in County Galway, Ireland. Run by Gareth & Michelle Mcallister.

Having embarked on a mission to redefine the art of whiskey production by combining traditional craftsmanship with an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Gareth & Michelle Mcallister have recognised the urgent need to address climate change and have made it their top priority to create a truly eco-conscious distillery that leads the way for the industry in the future.

Having lived and worked in continents across the world, they returned to Ireland with the dream of turning their passion for craft Irish spirits into a family business.

When they first visited the old mill in Ahascragh, County Galway, they fell in love with its story: the beautiful stonework, the history of the buildings and the character of the small village drew them in.

Located in the heart of the countryside, the natural resources and cool climate makes for ideal whiskey-making conditions. Dedicated to distilling quality Irish spirits with honesty, creativity and flair at Europe's first carbon neutral whiskey distillery.

Celtic Cask Company are offering you the chance to invest in this exciting carbon neutral distillery and capitalise on the whiskey market boom.

Get in touch with us + 44 (0) 333 050 6569 to secure your cask today!!

20/05/2023

World Whisky Day 🥃

Whether you’re a novice whisky drinker or a seasoned professional passionate about infusing just the right flavors into your brew, you can enjoy World Whisky Day on the third Saturday in May, or today.

The fact is, whisky is a historical classic that’s been distilled with care for over 500 years. The beverage of kings and peasants alike for generations, whisky is easily poured between friends and can be the catalyst to make some great memories.

If you’re a whisky lover, today is the perfect excuse to celebrate with a top-shelf glass and some friends. Enjoy 🥃

18/05/2023

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23/04/2023

Happy St George's Day from all of us at the Celtic Cask Company 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

St George's Day is the feast day of England's patron saint and is celebrated on April 23. The legend of Saint George and the Dragon tells the tale of the saint taming and slaying a dragon and has been recalled to imaginative minds since the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War.

Celebrate this day with a glass of your favourite whisky 🥃 Enjoy !!!

14/04/2023

Not all single malts are created equal…

A premium cask carries with it the heritage of a luxury brand and the provenance of production by a master distiller, while a mass-produced cask simply contains spirit. There’s an accepted industry hierarchy, and this can have a significant influence on your cask’s potential future value.

Generally, whiskey becomes more valuable as it ages. Many whiskeys are sold before they reach ten years of maturity, and the majority are bottled after ageing for just three years.

Why is so much spirit bottled so early? While the whiskey ages in its cask, it represents a cost to the distiller. It won’t earn an income until it’s bottled and sold, and financial pressures will generally necessitate the sale of these spirits after just a few years.

Only a small proportion of a distillery’s output will be able to mature into the finest premium spirit. These mature casks become increasingly scarce, and rarity can contribute to increases their value. 🥃

08/04/2023

In 1779, local merchant David Simpson established Bowmore Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries on Islay.

The first distillery on Islay to receive a license, Bowmore was officially founded in 1779. It is likely, however, that Simpson had been distilling in Bowmore since shortly after his arrival on Islay.

Claiming to be one of the world’s oldest maturation warehouses, the No.1 Vaults has been maturing liquid for over 240 years. This stone warehouse sits on the shores of Loch Indaal and infiltrates the whisky with its unique character. The distillery also has its own Malt Barn which allows its barley to air and malt, and starts the process of germination.

Bowmore has changed hands multiple times throughout its history and is currently under the control of Beam Suntory. In 1993, the first expression from the Black Bowmore trilogy was released; a highly covetable series and popular amongst collectors. In 2012, the 1957 expression was released, becoming the oldest Islay single malt ever released. 🥃😎🥃

Celtic Cask Company is opening access to the exclusive world of luxury cask whisky ownership to the general public at wholesale prices!

Buy a whisky cask to store, sell, or even bottle under your very own brand name today!

08/04/2023

Hi Guys, it’s James Waddell here, aka The Duke of Dram, the Brand Ambassador for Celtic Cask Co.

Last week at Whisky Live Trade Day I had the pleasure of speaking with the lovely people from Tamnavulin.

More importantly I got to drink some of their IWSC Gold Winning Red Wine Cask, which was absolutely amazing!

Here’s my thoughts!

Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Bottling Note
A terrific Tamnavulin, showing off the distillery's skills at using interesting cask finishes for its fab single malt Scotch whisky. This time, it's red wine! The whisky is initially aged in American oak barrels, but before it gets bottled, it enjoys a stay in French Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks, imparting a whole heap of warming dark fruit and sweet spice notes. I reckon this will make for an ace autumnal dram.

Tasting Note 🥃

Nose: Marmalade on toast, stewed berries, nutty malt leading into warm vanilla.

Palate: Damson jam, almond flakes, liquorice, cinnamon, a hint of Turkish delight floral richness.

Finish: Ginger, strawberry, caramel, and dates.

07/04/2023

Glenfiddich is a renowned single malt whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Glenfiddich means "valley of the deer" in Gaelic. The Glenfiddich distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant.

Glenfiddich single malt is one of the most successful and well-known whisky brands in the world. The Glenfiddich distillery produces a wide range of whiskies, including the Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old, Glenfiddich 15-Year-Old, Glenfiddich 18-Year-Old, and Glenfiddich 21-Year-Old.

Glenfiddich was the first distillery with a visitor centre, which today receives 125,000 visitors per annum and underwent a £1.7 million rebuild in 2005. World famous, Glenfiddich is the number one top-selling single malt whisky not only in the UK, but also globally.

Glenfiddich is one of three William Grant-owned whisky distilleries which sit in relatively close proximity to each other to the north of Dufftown, the spiritual heart of Speyside.

Glenfiddich was founded in 1886 by William Grant Balvenie fame. The Glenfiddich distillery is currently one of but three distilleries to bottle on site, and houses stills with a total annual capacity of 13 million litres. Furthermore, Glenfiddich matures its single malt whisky in its onsite warehouses, which can house up to 800,000 casks.

Following the end of the Second World War and the resulting surge in whisky demand, Glenfiddich was a relatively small brand and faced hefty competition from the blended scotch brands which held a veritable monopoly on the market.

Rather than competing directly, Glenfiddich concentrated on single malt sales and in 1963 became the first Scotch whisky to be marketed as such, flying proudly in the face of critics. The gamble paid off, and eleven years later sixteen new stills were installed to cope with demand.

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03/04/2023

Somewhere in the world, right now, somebody is drinking Scotch whisky produced on a small island off Scotland’s rugged west coast
The island of Islay is thousands of miles from the bars and clubs of New York and San Francisco, but the ancient Gaelic names of the smallest villages on this Hebridean idyll read like a roll call of the international bartender’s most exclusive shelf.