Getting an ideal whisky cask is not always a straight-forward process.
Lis Casks provides step-by-step support to secure casks possession.
Our Process
Ideal Cask in a 5-stages conversation
Topic 1.
Share your motivation
Portfolio diversification. Original gifts for employees. Birth of a grandchild. There are many reasons to buy a barrel of whisky (or other casked spirit). By sharing your motivation, you allow us to tailor the offer to your individual needs.
Topic 2.
Mind Your Time
To avoid unpleasant disappointment, it is worth planning the purchase of a cask in relation to the planned time horizon at the beginning. Different vessels affect the maturation of whisky in different ways. This process is the sum of many factors, which we discuss in detail at this stage.
Topic 3.
Calculate the Costs
The value of a whisky cask isn’t the only cost to consider when shopping. With our help, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the total cost of holding, shipping, storage, and additional fees associated with owning and managing your own portfolio.
Topic 4.
Own Your Cask
At this stage, you will learn about the important documentation related to the purchase of a cask. We will dispel doubts about certificates of ownership and Delivery Order. We will explain how to interpret the offer using specific examples to enable you to make an informed and satisfactory decision.
Topic 5.
Fulfill Your Goal
There will come a time when you want to fulfill your original motivation to buy. We will present you with a range of options so that as an owner, you can take steps in a direction and time that is convenient for you.
About Us
Lis Casks Ltd
Lis Casks Ltd is a whisky cask sourcing company based in Glasgow. Founded by Rafał Lis in 2024, from the very beginning, it has focused on individual product selection for specific needs, transparency and high quality customer service.
Rafał Lis
A passionate enthusiast of the broadly understood world of whisky, who since 2015 has gone from a hobbyist to a broker of barrels of aged alcohol.
A production systems engineer by education, he expanded his academic knowledge while visiting over 40 whisky distilleries around the world. The holder of WSET and IBD certificates, he consolidated his knowledge of spirits, which he later developed as a specialist in the largest whisky bar in the world, as well as in positions directly related to production and storage processes.
Unofficially a blogger who pours his thoughts on the screen as Mr. Lis on the website whiskypanalisa.pl.
Many years of experience in the industry gained on many levels and the desire to have his own cask of whisky ended with the first purchase in 2022. Since 2024, director at Lis Casks Ltd., where he helps his clients purchase their own casks.
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FAQ
What determines the price of a whisky cask?
The price of a whisky cask is a component of several variables. The distillery, type of whisky, age, vintage, type of wood used for aging, alcohol content, amount of whisky in the barrel, or the flavour and aroma profile of the whisky itself are just some of the factors considered when pricing. It is equally important to determine the current location of the cask. The more data a potential buyer collects, the more informed their decision to buy will be.
Can I see my cask live?
It all depends on the owner of the warehouse where the vessel is located. Most warehouses do not allow visitors, even if they are the owner of the cask. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule and in some cases Lis Casks Ltd can help to organise such an event.
Can I order a sample of whisky from my own barrel?
Most warehouses in Scotland will offer the option of taking a small sample from the barrels for analysis purposes. However, it should be noted that this process can take several weeks and will incur a fee according to the warehouse’s list price, which is the obligation of the customer.
Can we buy a whisky cask as a group?
Yes. A group of people can purchase their own cask of whisky by forming a so-called “syndicate”. The agreement specifies the percentage of ownership each buyer has in the cask and selects a person responsible for managing the cask (SPOC). This person will have the final say in all matters concerning the purchase.