Ardgowan Distillery Signs £100M Deal With Bodegas Miguel Martín for Decades Long Supply of Infinity Casks
Ardgowan Distillery has signed a £100 million deal with one of Spain’s oldest sherry cask producers, Bodegas Miguel Martín, to secure a decades long supply of infinity casks.
The infinity cask is specifically designed for Ardgowan and is believed to be the first unique cask design for the Scottish Whisky industry in over a century. Constructed by Bodegas Miguel Martín from sustainably sourced European oak, the casks are designed for long-term maturation and are significantly larger than standard whisky casks, timber toasted in a way unique to Ardgowan, and seasoned with organic sherry for 27 months – far longer than the industry standard of 12-18 months. Unfortunately, the distillery is not disclosing additional details – such as how many liters of spirit an infinity cask can hold – at this time.
Ardgowan first revealed plans for its £20 million eco-friendly distillery and visitor centre in 2021, and the distillery is set to begin production in 2024 with capacity to produce up to 1 million litres of whisky per year.
As the distillery building project nears a construction start date, Ardgowan Distillery has also appointed a new Master of Wood, Stuart MacPherson, who joins from Edrington. Stuart brings 43 years of experience in managerial roles at spirits companies, including more than a decade as Master of Wood at The Macallan.
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