Ian Macleod is Offering Private Clients Rare Casks of Whisky
The whisky industry overall has hit a rough patch, but there are still plenty of opportunities for well-heeled collectors and aficionados to purchase some rare liquid across all categories. The latest news from this world comes from Scotland’s Ian Macleod Distilleries, which announced the launch of its new Private Client Business offering the chance to purchase some of the rarest casks from its distilleries.
Ian Macleod Distillers is the family-owned company that controls some fantastic distilleries and brands in Scotland, including Rosebank, Tamdhu, Glengoyne, and Laggan Bay. The new Private Client division offers consumers a chance to purchase and bottle whisky from casks from all of these distilleries. Specifically, the company has highlighted the following: sherry casks distilled at Tamdhu as far back as the 1960s, some of the last casks of Rosebank whisky that were produced before the distillery closed in 1993 (Ian Macleod revived and reopened it in 2024), and bourbon and sherry casks from Glengoyne that were distilled from the 1970s to more recent years. Laggan Bay, on the other hand, only opened and began production as of this past spring, so clients would have the chance to purchase barrels filled with new make spirit, which they could monitor as the whisky matures.
“Our goal is to build long-term relationships with private clients and provide access to some of the most remarkable whisky stocks in Scotland,” said William Ovens, head of Private Clients, in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming clients to our distilleries, including Tamdhu, which remains closed to the general public. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and stay at our beautiful Customs House accommodation on the Tamdhu estate which is perched above the River Spey.”
“We are exceptionally fortunate custodians of some truly extraordinary casks,” added Private Client director Stuart Hendry. “Crucially, our clients gain the reassurance of purchasing directly from the distillery owner and brand custodian, providing transparency, provenance, and peace of mind throughout their ownership journey.”
If you are looking for more immediate satisfaction and a bit less commitment than becoming the owner of a full cask of whisky, private clients will also have advance access to limited-edition bottles, single cask expressions, and future releases. According to the distillery, the Private Client Business “will operate through a combination of direct client relationships and a carefully selected network of specialist partners with established connections to high-net-worth individuals and collectors around the world.” So if you’re interested in getting in on the action, it’s best to reach out to the distillery directly to find out more.
