Own a Cask of Dartmoor Whisky

Own a Cask: Devon’s Unique Single Malt Whisky  

At Dartmoor Whisky Distillery, we pride ourselves on being a small-batch craft distillery located at the edge of Dartmoor National Park, where we create Devon’s distinctive single malt whisky. We’re thrilled to announce that we now offer the opportunity to purchase whole casks of our exquisite core expressions.

Our whiskies are crafted in a stunning ex-Cognac still that dates back to 1966, a piece that has previously produced exceptional spirits for renowned brands such as Hennessy, Martel, and Rémy Martin.

After being idle since its decommissioning in 1994, we rescued and refurbished this remarkable still, restoring it to its original splendour. Now, it’s busy creating smooth and sweet new-make spirits from locally sourced Dartmoor barley.  

Our Distillery  

In 2009, our founder, Greg Millar, had an enlightening experience at the Bruichladdich Distillery on the picturesque island of Islay. Upon returning home, he was excited to learn that we had all the essentials to craft exceptional single-malt whisky right here in the UK. This discovery inspired him to establish Devon’s very first single-malt whisky distillery.

At the beginning of this venture, we were fortunate enough to have Mr. Frank McHardy, a master distiller with over five decades of experience at renowned distilleries like Springbank and Bushmills, visit us from Campbeltown, Scotland, to evaluate our project. We were overjoyed when Frank decided to join us as our master distiller. His expertise was invaluable, guiding us through each phase of the production process to help us create a truly remarkable single-malt whisky. To ensure we had the finest equipment, we searched worldwide and ultimately discovered our exquisite 1966 ex-Cognac copper still nestled in the French countryside.

We affectionately named our ex-cognac Mariannick.  

Our single malt whisky 

Every ingredient in our single malt whisky hails from the Southwest, and we proudly carry out all our production right here in the region. We place a high value on provenance, which is why we collaborate with local farmers cultivating barley in Dartmoor National Park and uphold the time-honoured practices of traditional malting houses like Warminster Maltings. Our beer wash is crafted according to Frank McHardy’s recipe by our partners at Dartmoor Brewery in Princetown.

After that, it’s distilled at our Bovey Tracey distillery, aged in cask, and blended with pristine Dartmoor water during both the barreling and bottling processes. We offer three main expressions: our original ex-Bordeaux Cask Single Malt, our American Oak ex-Bourbon Cask Single Malt, and our ex-Oloroso Sherry Cask Single Malt. Each one is meticulously produced at our distillery in the Old Town Hall, Bovey Tracey.

What sets our whisky apart is that we never blend different casks during the barreling and bottling stages. This means that every batch you taste from our distillery has its own character and may vary slightly from others. The whisky derives its unique colour and flavour from the diverse barrels we select, along with the sweet spirit produced by our ex-Cognac still.

We avoid any additives, colourings, or chilling processes, believing that the true essence of the cask is what makes whisky extraordinary, and we aim to showcase that authenticity.

In 2022, we were thrilled to receive accolades for all three of our whisky expressions at the Great Taste Awards. Out of more than 14,000 entries, our products were recognised for their “characterful, well-integrated, and enjoyable” qualities at one of the most prestigious food and drink competitions in the world. 

Dartmoor Whisky Distillery Cask Purchase 

(prices quoted are per cask UNDER BOND, excluding Duty & VAT, lying in warehouse) 

*Fist Fill denotes this is the first time these casks have been used to mature whisky spirit and therefore they will have a much greater influence on the spirit in terms of both flavours and colour.

Please note: 

• Availability and distillation dates for specific casks may vary 
• Volumes quoted are approximate, as casks will vary slightly 
• You are welcome to buy a cask as a group, although only one person’s name will be put as the cask owner. Group contracts and arrangements must be made by you.  

How to order: 

1. Select the size of cask you wish to order 
2. Complete the order form and send it over to us via email: Greg@dartmoorwhiskydistillery.co.uk 
3. We will be in touch to provide payment details and confirm orders 
4. You make payment via BACS bank transfer 
5. A receipted invoice and display certificate detailing the cask number, capacity (expressed in litres of pure alcohol – l.p.a, strength and cask type will be forwarded to you via email.