An 1837 Private Cask is your own cask of new make spirit from The Borders Distillery, filled and matured in our warehouses until it becomes Scotch whisky.

The price includes:

• Your selected cask filled with new make spirit
• Storage and insurance for the first 10 years
• Access to yearly cask updates through the 1837 App
• Six complimentary distillery tour vouchers for the first year

The price does not include:

• Any optional customisation or re-racking services
• Bottling costs
• Delivery and carriage
• VAT, excise duty or taxes
• Storage beyond 10 years

Your cask must mature for a minimum of three years to legally become Scotch whisky. Our expectation is that most casks will be bottled after at least 10 years of maturation.

Yes. You can select your preferred cask type when placing your order. If your chosen cask becomes unavailable, we’ll contact you to agree on a suitable alternative.

All casks are stored in warehouses under the control of The Borders Distillery throughout the full maturation period.

Your cask is insured during the included maturation period on the same basis as other stock held by the distillery.

No. Your cask must remain in warehouses under our control for the duration of maturation and cannot be transferred to a third-party warehouse.

Yes, this is a natural part of the ageing process, often called the “angel’s share”.

Volume and alcohol strength can reduce over time through evaporation and natural loss, potentially up to around 2% per year.

You will receive yearly updates through the 1837 App, including information on the evolution and flavour profile of your whisky.

Yes, subject to HMRC regulations. Samples may be available on request and will incur delivery and administration charges.

We’ll work with you on bottle, packaging and label customisation where possible and legally compliant. Additional costs may apply, and all final approval remains with The Borders Distillery.

VAT and excise duty become payable once the whisky is bottled unless it is transferred directly to an approved bonded warehouse.

After 10 years, additional storage, insurance and warehouse charges may apply if you choose to continue maturing your whisky.

Yes, but only with prior written consent from The Borders Distillery. Any new owner must also agree to the existing terms and conditions.

You must notify us of any changes to your address or contact details so we can continue to contact you regarding your cask.

In the unlikely event of substantial loss or damage during maturation, we will offer the closest available replacement cask based on type and filling date.

Private individuals purchasing for non-commercial use, UK Revenue Traders with the appropriate HMRC registrations, and overseas Revenue Traders meeting HMRC requirements may purchase a cask.

Yes, once your cask has been fully paid for and filled, you own the cask and spirit, subject to the terms and conditions and any outstanding charges.

Every cask is different. The final bottle yield depends on cask type, maturation losses, strength at bottling, and age. Filling levels are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

Your cask is filled at 63.5% ABV, which is the traditional filling strength for Scotch whisky maturation.

Absolutely. Many whiskies continue to develop beautifully beyond 10 years. Additional storage and warehouse fees would apply after the included 10-year period.

Yes. You can nominate a preferred filling date, and we’ll do our best to accommodate it where operationally possible.

Potentially, yes. Re-racking and additional cask sourcing may be available on request, subject to availability and additional costs.