frequently asked questions
OWNERSHIP
The 1837® Private Cask offer allows you to own your own cask of Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at The Borders Distillery in Hawick. Only 1,837 casks are available, each priced at £2,675.
£2675 – depending on filling date £1000 deposit & £1675 final payment.
Yes – provide the details of the new owner. We require you to sign a transfer documents transferring the cask from you to the new owner.
We don’t offer syndicates organised by us but if you wanted to form a syndicate with friends or family we allow it, with a main point of content provided.
You can pay by BACs or direct link on invoice.
No, we require a £1000 deposit and £ final payment. Final payment will be invoiced after the cask is filled.
Yes.
A limited-edition 1837 hip flask
Access to the 1837 App to track maturation
Six complimentary distillery tour vouchers per year18.37% discount on bottles and merchandise
FILLING & WAREHOUSING
Yes with sufficient notice you can come with your friends and family, visit the distillery and fill your cask by hand.
Yes, you can request a specific fill date. The distillery will try their best to accommodate.
American Oak Ex Bourbon, Refill, Rum, and Rye. Currently (October 2025) we have a limited selection of red wine casks available.
Currently (October 2025) we have a limited selection of red wine casks available.
Yes, 10 years warehousing and insurance is included in the purchase price.
No. Casks purchased must be stored under bond at The Borders Distillery’s secure bonded warehouse. Specific placement is managed by the distillery team.
It is difficult to estimate but currently the standard rate is 0.40p per cask per week.
You can arrange a visit to the distillery in Hawick, but unfortunately due to the warehouse being a seperate bonded site it is not possible to visit your cask.
We are committed to reasonable endeavours on behalf of owners. Re-racking is not envisaged in the 1837 scheme but that’s not to say never.
Yes – it’s yours to keep!
BOTTLING
We will arrange bottling for you. A selection of bottles and labelling options are included in the purchase price.
This must be discussed with us as 1837 customers cannot bottle until we release our single malt.
Number of bottles will vary from cask to cask, and by bottling strength, but a reasonable estimate at 10 years old and 46% ABV might be 240-270 70cl bottles.
The cask owner will be liable for Duty and VAT according to the rates and laws in place at date of bottling.
The cask must be fully bottled when the time comes. Partially emptying a cask and then leaving a remainder to further mature will result in ‘batch 2’ being poor.
Legal
Yes – you are the legal owner until the person turns 18.
Casks purchased for personal use are not subject to UK Capital Gains Tax. However, The Borders Distillery does not promote casks as an investment.
No. The Borders Distillery is not authorised by the FCA to promote casks as investments. The 1837 scheme is designed for personal enjoyment.
Yes, but it must be exported from Scotland in bottles, not in casks. Shipping costs, taxes, and import duties vary and are the responsibility of the owner.
You are responsible for understanding and complying with all import duties and alcohol regulations in your country.
The cask becomes part of your estate and can be transferred to your beneficiary. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the cask is documented in their estate.
