Oakwood cask sales—investing in character, craft, and potential.
Cask sales
We specialise in sourcing, buying, and selling premium used casks—including ex-bourbon, ex-whisky, and speciality finishing casks. Whether you're looking to acquire casks or sell part of your inventory, we offer a trusted, transparent service backed by deep industry knowledge. Every cask we trade is carefully selected for its quality and maturation potential, ensuring it meets the needs of distillers and trade partners. With a focus on integrity and efficiency, we make cask trading straightforward and rewarding.
First-fill ex-bourbon barrels
Crafted from American white oak, our ex-bourbon barrels are prized for their ability to impart vanilla, caramel, and honey notes. Ideal for ageing both peated and unpeated Scotch whiskies, these barrels bring warmth and richness to every drop.
Bourbon
Crafted from American white oak, these casks offer bold notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and spice. Perfect for finishing whiskies, rum, or beer. Available in standard 200-litre sizes, each cask carries the legacy of American distilling.
Typically used for Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey and rum.
Ex-Scotch whisky refills
Ex-Scotch whisky casks — refills — offer distillers a gentler oak influence, ideal for longer maturation and enhanced flavour clarity. Seasoned by previous fills, these barrels soften intensity, allowing your spirit’s character to shine.
Whisky
These seasoned oak casks have matured Scotch or other whiskies, offering rich layers of vanilla, oak, spice, and subtle smoke. Available in various sizes, each cask carries the character of its original whisky journey.
Typically used for rum, tequila and gin finishing as well as whisky maturation.
Spirit casks - speciality finishing
Sherry and port casks are among the most sought-after finishing barrels in the whisky world, prized for their ability to impart rich, layered complexity to the spirit.
Rum
Infuse spirits with warm, exotic notes of molasses, spice, vanilla, and dried fruit. Each cask carries the character of Caribbean or Latin American origin.
Typically used for whisky, premium rum and brandy.
Tequila
Crafted from American or European oak, sourced from premium distilleries in Mexico, and seasoned with premium tequila, these casks offer subtle notes of agave, citrus, vanilla, and spice.
Typically used for rum, whisky and cognac finishing.
Cognac
Crafted from French or European oak and seasoned with fine Cognac, these casks offer elegant notes of dried fruit, vanilla, spice, and toasted wood.
Typically used for whisky, rum and tequila finishing.
Fortified wine casks - speciality finishing
Fortified wine casks (particularly sherry and port) are among the most sought-after finishing casks in the whisky world, prized for their ability to impart rich, layered complexity to the spirit.
Sherry
Seasoned with Spanish sherry, these casks impart deep notes of dried fruit, nuts, spice, and dark chocolate. Ideal for finishing, they add warmth and complexity. Available in Oloroso and PX.
Typically used for whisky, rum and cognac finishing.
Port
These Portuguese casks offer bold notes of red berries, plum, chocolate, and spice. Their generous size and rich wine influence make them a favourite among distillers seeking vibrant character.
Typically used for whisky, rum and brandy finishing.
Madeira
From the island of Madeira, these fortified wine casks lend sweet, nutty, and spiced notes with hints of caramel and dried fruit. They bring layered complexity and a smooth, elegant finish.
Typically used for whisky and rum finishing.
Pineau des Charentes
Seasoned with French Pineau, these casks offer delicate notes of grape, honey and almond with soft Cognac undertones. Perfect for finishing whisky or rum, they add finesse and fruity elegance.
Typically used for rum and whisky finishing.
Sweet & dessert wine casks - speciality finishing
Sherry and port are among the most sought-after finishing casks in the whisky world, prized for their ability to impart rich, layered complexity to the spirit.
Sauternes
These sweet wine Sauternes casks from Bordeaux impart luscious notes of apricot, peach, honey, and marmalade. They are prized for their ability to elevate lighter spirits with dessert-like depth.
Typically used for whisky and rum finishing.
Muscat and Marsala
Enhancing spirits with Mediterranean character. Muscat wine casks bring vibrant floral, grape, and honeyed notes with a touch of spice. Marsalas offer sweet, nutty, and spiced notes with hints of dried fruit and caramel.
Typically used for whisky and rum finishing.
Dry wine casks - speciality finishing
Sherry and port are among the most sought-after finishing casks in the whisky world, prized for their ability to impart rich, layered complexity to the spirit.
Bordeaux Red
These French oak casks, seasoned with Bordeaux red wine, impart bold notes of cherry, plum, cedar, and spice. Their tannic depth and fruit-forward profile make them a popular choice.
Typically used for whisky and rum finishing.
Burgundy Chardonnay
Crafted from French oak and seasoned with white Burgundy wine, Chardonnay casks lend elegant notes of citrus, vanilla, and soft oak—a refined touch with gentle fruit and floral tones.
Typically used for whisky, gin and cognac finishing.