SECURE ONE OF THE FIRST CASKS FROM THE BRAND NEW SCAPEGRACE DISTILLERY

With the completion of the new Scapegrace Distillery and the initial batches of Single Malt being produced on site, we're offering some of the first casks produced on site to the public.

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45th parallel

Situated on the 45th parallel, midway between the Equator and the South Pole, our site experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures—ideal for aging whisky.

Pristine water from the Southern Alps ensures our Single Malt is cut with the purest water.

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Our private casks will mature for a minimum of 3 years and up to a maximum of 10 years. Owners of these exclusive casks can sample their cask's progress annually, starting after the first 12 months. To schedule a tasting, please book at least three months in advance by emailing hello@scapegracedistillery.com.

ANNUAL VISIT TO THE DISTILLERY FOR CASK TASTINGS
access TO PRE-RELEASE SPIRITS

KEY INFORMATION

DISTILLERS MALT

We use 100% local barley produced from South Canterbury. Our distiller’s malt is a premium malt produced exclusively from distilling barley varieties with the right nitrogen content. The barley has been gently kilned to preserve enzyme content and the resulting malt has both high extract and diastatic power. The end result is a barley and new make which is slightly sweet, rich in character and clean.

MANUKA SMOKED MALT

We take the same barley varieties as our classic distillers malt and place the grains in a smoker with 100% New Zealand grown West Coast Manuka wood. Our Manuka Smoked Malt is smooth and overlaid with floral, sweet characteristics. This malt is also excellent when distilled, and imparts a smooth, natural smokiness with distinct Manuka notes to the finished whisky that is unique to New Zealand.

FRENCH OAK

Our cask strategy from the start has been to give our Single Malt the best possible beginning. That's why we've chosen French Oak. French Oak imparts a rich character early on, with balanced spiciness, silky vanillin notes, and subtle sweetness. These flavours complement our local new make spirit, allowing for consistent aging that removes volatile congeners. Another key attribute of French Oak is its high tannin levels, which are more balanced in Quercus Robur compared to its American counterpart, Quercus Alba.

CUSTOMISATION

When you invest in a private cask, you have the opportunity to name it. Upon bottling, your bespoke cask will feature custom labels displaying your chosen name, tasting notes and cask information.

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