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BORDERS 6yo CASK : 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel (Jan 2020)

A vibrant young single malt from The Borders Distillery, matured for almost 6 years in a 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel. This cask offers a fresh, lively spirit profile with the influence of American oak adding sweetness, vanilla and light orchard fruits.

Despite its youth, this cask shows strong promise for bottling or continued maturation, with a generous natural strength of 64.14% ABV.
With 176.80 bulk litres and 114.04 RLA, the cask provides excellent value and strong future development potential.

This cask forms part of Global Whisky’s exclusive private release of matured stock.

About The Borders Distillery

The Borders Distillery, located in Hawick, opened in March 2018 — becoming the first whisky distillery to operate in the Scottish Borders since 1837. Its creation marked an exciting revival of whisky production in a region long associated with history, textile manufacturing and border trade.

Built within a restored Victorian industrial landmark, the distillery is known for:

  • Sustainable production methods

  • Modern distillation equipment

  • High-quality barley sourced from local farms

  • A clean, cereal-forward new make spirit

The resulting whisky is typically:

  • Light and grassy

  • Sweet with vanilla and honey

  • Fresh with soft orchard fruit

  • Perfectly suited to bourbon maturation

Because of the distillery’s young age, casks from The Borders Distillery remain relatively rare and increasingly sought after by independent bottlers and collectors.

 

Cask Details

Attribute Value
Region Lowlands
Age ~ 6 years
Cask Number 11
AYS (Distillation Date) 23-Jan-2020
Cask Type 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
Warehouse Scotland
ABV (Approx.) 64.14%
Bulk Litres 165.40 L
RLA (Litres of Pure Alcohol) 106.09
Est. Bottles at Cask Strength (700ml) 236 bottles
Est. Bottles at 40% ABV (700ml) 379 bottles
Price per RLA £28.10
Price

£2981


Expected Flavour Profile

  • Fresh orchard fruits (pear, apple)

  • Honey and vanilla sweetness

  • Light cereal and malt notes

  • Soft spice from American oak

  • A youthful, clean, modern Lowland character

Ideal for continued ageing or small-batch bottling.

Ownership & Storage

The cask remains in a secure Scottish bonded warehouse in Perthshire. Ownership is transferred via Delivery Order after purchase (approx. 4–14 days).

You may bottle immediately or continue maturation.

Warehouse Account

A new warehouse account can be opened after purchase for approx. £100.


FAQ

How long does the warehouse transfer take?

Transfers typically take 4–14 days, depending on the Delivery Order processing schedule. Once complete, the warehouse will confirm the cask is registered in your name.

Can I request a sample?

Samples are not available pre-purchase. After ownership transfers, the warehouse can provide 200ml or 700ml samples at cost price.

Can I bottle the cask?

Yes, and the warehouse provides this service directly. All casks we list are suitable for bottling, and you may bottle immediately or continue maturation. Bottling costs, excise duty and shipping are arranged separately.

Can I continue ageing the whisky?

Yes. You may leave the cask in the warehouse for long-term maturation. The warehouse will invoice you annually for storage and insurance.

How much does warehouse storage cost?

Storage and standard insurance are usually around £100 per year. Additional insurance can be taken out if required.

Can I visit the warehouse?

Yes, the warehouses allows visits by appointment after purchase. We can support you in arranging this once the cask is in your name.

Do I need a UK address to buy a cask?

No. Buyers worldwide can own casks stored in Scotland. The whisky must remain in bonded storage until bottled or transferred to another bonded site.

How do I pay?

You can purchase via:

  • Buy Now (Card Payment) through the website

  • Bank Transfer or Credit Card for reservations or manual purchases

Contact us via WhatsApp if you need any assistance.

What documents will I receive?

After purchase and transfer, you will receive:

  • Purchase confirmation / Invoice

  • Cask details

  • A Delivery Order (DO) - warehouse transfer document

This is your legal proof of ownership.

Can I transfer or sell the cask in the future?

Yes. You may sell your cask privately, through a broker, or to another collector. The warehouse can transfer ownership to the new buyer once instructed.

Can I move the cask to another warehouse?

Yes. Transfers between HMRC-approved bonded warehouses are possible. Transport and admin fees vary by warehouse.

What yields or bottle counts should I expect?

Each listing provides estimated bottle numbers at both cask strength and 40% ABV.
These are estimates only, as final yields depend on bottling strength and warehouse measurements at the time.

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A vibrant young single malt from The Borders Distillery, matured for almost 6 years in a 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel. This cask offers a fresh, lively spirit profile with the influence of American oak adding sweetness, vanilla and light orchard fruits.

Despite its youth, this cask shows strong promise for bottling or continued maturation, with a generous natural strength of 64.14% ABV.
With 176.80 bulk litres and 114.04 RLA, the cask provides excellent value and strong future development potential.

This cask forms part of Global Whisky’s exclusive private release of matured stock.

About The Borders Distillery

The Borders Distillery, located in Hawick, opened in March 2018 — becoming the first whisky distillery to operate in the Scottish Borders since 1837. Its creation marked an exciting revival of whisky production in a region long associated with history, textile manufacturing and border trade.

Built within a restored Victorian industrial landmark, the distillery is known for:

  • Sustainable production methods

  • Modern distillation equipment

  • High-quality barley sourced from local farms

  • A clean, cereal-forward new make spirit

The resulting whisky is typically:

  • Light and grassy

  • Sweet with vanilla and honey

  • Fresh with soft orchard fruit

  • Perfectly suited to bourbon maturation

Because of the distillery’s young age, casks from The Borders Distillery remain relatively rare and increasingly sought after by independent bottlers and collectors.

 

Cask Details

Attribute Value
Region Lowlands
Age ~ 6 years
Cask Number 11
AYS (Distillation Date) 23-Jan-2020
Cask Type 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
Warehouse Scotland
ABV (Approx.) 64.14%
Bulk Litres 165.40 L
RLA (Litres of Pure Alcohol) 106.09
Est. Bottles at Cask Strength (700ml) 236 bottles
Est. Bottles at 40% ABV (700ml) 379 bottles
Price per RLA £28.10
Price

£2981


Expected Flavour Profile

  • Fresh orchard fruits (pear, apple)

  • Honey and vanilla sweetness

  • Light cereal and malt notes

  • Soft spice from American oak

  • A youthful, clean, modern Lowland character

Ideal for continued ageing or small-batch bottling.

Ownership & Storage

The cask remains in a secure Scottish bonded warehouse in Perthshire. Ownership is transferred via Delivery Order after purchase (approx. 4–14 days).

You may bottle immediately or continue maturation.

Warehouse Account

A new warehouse account can be opened after purchase for approx. £100.


FAQ

How long does the warehouse transfer take?

Transfers typically take 4–14 days, depending on the Delivery Order processing schedule. Once complete, the warehouse will confirm the cask is registered in your name.

Can I request a sample?

Samples are not available pre-purchase. After ownership transfers, the warehouse can provide 200ml or 700ml samples at cost price.

Can I bottle the cask?

Yes, and the warehouse provides this service directly. All casks we list are suitable for bottling, and you may bottle immediately or continue maturation. Bottling costs, excise duty and shipping are arranged separately.

Can I continue ageing the whisky?

Yes. You may leave the cask in the warehouse for long-term maturation. The warehouse will invoice you annually for storage and insurance.

How much does warehouse storage cost?

Storage and standard insurance are usually around £100 per year. Additional insurance can be taken out if required.

Can I visit the warehouse?

Yes, the warehouses allows visits by appointment after purchase. We can support you in arranging this once the cask is in your name.

Do I need a UK address to buy a cask?

No. Buyers worldwide can own casks stored in Scotland. The whisky must remain in bonded storage until bottled or transferred to another bonded site.

How do I pay?

You can purchase via:

  • Buy Now (Card Payment) through the website

  • Bank Transfer or Credit Card for reservations or manual purchases

Contact us via WhatsApp if you need any assistance.

What documents will I receive?

After purchase and transfer, you will receive:

  • Purchase confirmation / Invoice

  • Cask details

  • A Delivery Order (DO) - warehouse transfer document

This is your legal proof of ownership.

Can I transfer or sell the cask in the future?

Yes. You may sell your cask privately, through a broker, or to another collector. The warehouse can transfer ownership to the new buyer once instructed.

Can I move the cask to another warehouse?

Yes. Transfers between HMRC-approved bonded warehouses are possible. Transport and admin fees vary by warehouse.

What yields or bottle counts should I expect?

Each listing provides estimated bottle numbers at both cask strength and 40% ABV.
These are estimates only, as final yields depend on bottling strength and warehouse measurements at the time.

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A vibrant young single malt from The Borders Distillery, matured for almost 6 years in a 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel. This cask offers a fresh, lively spirit profile with the influence of American oak adding sweetness, vanilla and light orchard fruits.

Despite its youth, this cask shows strong promise for bottling or continued maturation, with a generous natural strength of 64.14% ABV.
With 176.80 bulk litres and 114.04 RLA, the cask provides excellent value and strong future development potential.

This cask forms part of Global Whisky’s exclusive private release of matured stock.

About The Borders Distillery

The Borders Distillery, located in Hawick, opened in March 2018 — becoming the first whisky distillery to operate in the Scottish Borders since 1837. Its creation marked an exciting revival of whisky production in a region long associated with history, textile manufacturing and border trade.

Built within a restored Victorian industrial landmark, the distillery is known for:

  • Sustainable production methods

  • Modern distillation equipment

  • High-quality barley sourced from local farms

  • A clean, cereal-forward new make spirit

The resulting whisky is typically:

  • Light and grassy

  • Sweet with vanilla and honey

  • Fresh with soft orchard fruit

  • Perfectly suited to bourbon maturation

Because of the distillery’s young age, casks from The Borders Distillery remain relatively rare and increasingly sought after by independent bottlers and collectors.

 

Cask Details

Attribute Value
Region Lowlands
Age ~ 6 years
Cask Number 11
AYS (Distillation Date) 23-Jan-2020
Cask Type 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel
Warehouse Scotland
ABV (Approx.) 64.14%
Bulk Litres 165.40 L
RLA (Litres of Pure Alcohol) 106.09
Est. Bottles at Cask Strength (700ml) 236 bottles
Est. Bottles at 40% ABV (700ml) 379 bottles
Price per RLA £28.10
Price

£2981


Expected Flavour Profile

  • Fresh orchard fruits (pear, apple)

  • Honey and vanilla sweetness

  • Light cereal and malt notes

  • Soft spice from American oak

  • A youthful, clean, modern Lowland character

Ideal for continued ageing or small-batch bottling.

Ownership & Storage

The cask remains in a secure Scottish bonded warehouse in Perthshire. Ownership is transferred via Delivery Order after purchase (approx. 4–14 days).

You may bottle immediately or continue maturation.

Warehouse Account

A new warehouse account can be opened after purchase for approx. £100.


FAQ

How long does the warehouse transfer take?

Transfers typically take 4–14 days, depending on the Delivery Order processing schedule. Once complete, the warehouse will confirm the cask is registered in your name.

Can I request a sample?

Samples are not available pre-purchase. After ownership transfers, the warehouse can provide 200ml or 700ml samples at cost price.

Can I bottle the cask?

Yes, and the warehouse provides this service directly. All casks we list are suitable for bottling, and you may bottle immediately or continue maturation. Bottling costs, excise duty and shipping are arranged separately.

Can I continue ageing the whisky?

Yes. You may leave the cask in the warehouse for long-term maturation. The warehouse will invoice you annually for storage and insurance.

How much does warehouse storage cost?

Storage and standard insurance are usually around £100 per year. Additional insurance can be taken out if required.

Can I visit the warehouse?

Yes, the warehouses allows visits by appointment after purchase. We can support you in arranging this once the cask is in your name.

Do I need a UK address to buy a cask?

No. Buyers worldwide can own casks stored in Scotland. The whisky must remain in bonded storage until bottled or transferred to another bonded site.

How do I pay?

You can purchase via:

  • Buy Now (Card Payment) through the website

  • Bank Transfer or Credit Card for reservations or manual purchases

Contact us via WhatsApp if you need any assistance.

What documents will I receive?

After purchase and transfer, you will receive:

  • Purchase confirmation / Invoice

  • Cask details

  • A Delivery Order (DO) - warehouse transfer document

This is your legal proof of ownership.

Can I transfer or sell the cask in the future?

Yes. You may sell your cask privately, through a broker, or to another collector. The warehouse can transfer ownership to the new buyer once instructed.

Can I move the cask to another warehouse?

Yes. Transfers between HMRC-approved bonded warehouses are possible. Transport and admin fees vary by warehouse.

What yields or bottle counts should I expect?

Each listing provides estimated bottle numbers at both cask strength and 40% ABV.
These are estimates only, as final yields depend on bottling strength and warehouse measurements at the time.