about Casks
Quartercasks.com is named after the type of cask used for secondary maturation of our whiskies - “The Quarter Cask”. (We also use Octaves). The following cask types are currently used by the Scotch Whisky industry:
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| Butt |
Approx. volume 500 litres |
110 gallons |
Approx 700 bottles |
| Hogshead |
Approx. volume 250 litres |
55 gallons |
Approx 350 bottles |
| Barrel |
Approx. volume 175 litres |
40 gallons |
Approx 250 bottles |
| Quarter |
Approx. volume 125 litres |
27 gallons |
Approx 175 bottles |
| Octave |
Approx. volume 50 litres |
11 gallons |
Approx 70 bottles |
All casks used are constructed from well seasoned oak. The smaller casks are favoured as the interaction between spirit and wood is far more prolific and results in a more balanced whisky. The casks are ex bourbon and ex sherry and occasionally we use Scottish Oak. |
Smaller casks means that buying is easier on the pocket too, producing around 70 – 175 bottles depending on the cask type. (Bigger casks can be bought if desired.) |
