There is a common misperception that our MaxiCaskRack cask racking solution is specifically designed for large maturation warehouses.
However, many distilleries have recognised the enormous benefits it can bring to key challenges they are facing in their business as they grow their distillery operations.
The truth is we have designed, supplied and installed cask racking solutions for distilleries and whisky operations of all sizes and at all stages of the business, from start-up right through to the biggest names in the whisky sector – each with a specific goal in mind.
Here a few areas where our cask racking has been used in distilleries.
1. Improving Space Utilisation in Small Distilleries
Many small and start-up distilleries are working in very tight spaces that can present a number of challenges – especially when trying to manoeuvre and handle valuable casks.
Our MaxiCaskRack cask racking solution can be used in a number of key areas, such as storing valuable casks ready to go to 3rd party storage or creating maturation zones in designated spaces.
To see specific examples of how our specialist whisky team has helped distilleries to improve space utilisation in their distillery, contact us now.
2. Ensure Private Casks are Stored on Site and Accessible For Investors
Private cask ownership is a core strategy for many small distilleries to improve cash flow in the short term.
However, the ability to have the casks stored on site in the distillery, no only adds value to the investment potential, it also demonstrates authenticity and enables owners to visit the distillery to view the cask for themselves.
Our specialist whisky team design solutions that take accessibility into consideration and deliver a solution that maximises space utilisation and improves the private casks ownership experience.
3. Protecting the Investment in Valuable Casks
The importance of high-quality casks is well documented and many distilleries are investing heavily in the casks they are using as part of their whisky-making process.
However, with such an investment, many distillery owners and investors would prefer to avoid storing them with 3rd party companies who may no treat the cask with the love and attention they deserve.
A cask racking system would enable you to keep these casks on-site throughout the maturation process and enable every cask to be accessed, checked and monitored throughout.
4. Create Finishing Areas for Premium Blends
Many distilleries are looking to capitalise on the growth of the premium whisky market by finishing the maturation process in specialist casks often for shorter periods of time. This is seeing a growth in demand for creating dedicated finishing cask racking areas that may use different sized casks and require improved accessibility to handle and sample casks more easily.
Our expertise in maximising capacity in the available space together with our experience in designing cask racking solutions that optimise the cask handling process enables you to achieve your objectives.
5. To Improve the Distillery Tour and Authenticity of Casks Maturing On-Site
Whisky tourism had become a key focus on many distilleries and a critical cash generator for many start-up distilleries.
By having casks maturing on site, distilleries can add a new dimension to the tour and increase the authenticity of the maturation process.
6. Single and Multiple Maturation Warehouse Projects
The most common association of cask racking is with medium and large scale warehouse projects that can involve single 1000 square metre cells or a number of cells.
Whether it is replacing existing fabricated cask racking installations with our modern MaxiCaskRack system to improve safety and capacity or the building of a new maturation warehouse, our experienced design and project team can advise on the optimum approach to maximise capacity, improve yield and improve efficiency.
For more information or to discuss your project, contact us now on +44 (0) 1236 453888.