STACHOWIAK WHISKY
Join the journey from cask to release.
Future independent bottler.
20+ casks under ownership.
Selection in progress.
ROOTS
It starts before the cask.Wood. Resin. Time.
Casks
Casks maturing in England and Scotland.
Including a number of casks held in the United States.
Each one on its own journey.
Current directions
Refill and first-fill bourbon.Peated and unpeated styles.Sherry casks — including PX and other profiles.Port and wine cask influences.Selected finishing projects — including wine, fortified wine, and brandy casks.
About
Stachowiak Whisky is built on cask ownership and long-term maturation.
Selection. Structure. Timing.From cask to release.
Structure
Selection. Monitoring. Decisions.
Decisions
Selecting is only the beginning.What stays.
What evolves.
What is set aside.Decisions take time.
In progress
Sampling and evaluation ongoing.Next milestone:
Warehouse visits — Summer 2026
Selection is still underway.Nothing has been finalised.
Maturation Strategy
Primary maturation builds
the foundation.Secondary maturation is not default.
It is applied only where it adds depth.
Finishing is not a default.
It is a decision.
First Release
Target: 2029.
Subject to maturation.
Subject to selection.
Join the Journey
Follow the journey from cask to release.
Future updates, milestones and release news.
Trade & Partnerships
For partnerships, trade, and allocation inquiries, please get in touch directly.
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About
Stachowiak Whisky is built as a long-term project.Built around owned casks maturing over time.The focus is not volume, but structure, balance, and direction.Every cask is monitored, sampled, and reviewed throughout its development.Maturation is not a fixed process.Each cask evolves differently.Selection, evaluation, and timing remain part of the journey.The years before bottling matter as much as the release itself.From cask to release.
Portfolio
Stachowiak Whisky is built around a portfolio of owned casks maturing across England and Scotland, with selected projects beyond the UK.The portfolio spans multiple distillation years, distilleries, styles, and maturation approaches.Its purpose is not volume.Its purpose is optionality, comparison, and long-term development.
Portfolio Structure
20+ casks under ownership.Maturing across Scotland and England.Different distilleries.Different styles.Different timelines.One long-term direction.
Current Focus
Sampling.
Evaluation.
Monitoring development over time.Assessing maturation and finishing opportunities where appropriate.
Portfolio Philosophy
Selection is driven by profile, not category.
Wood should support the spirit, not replace it.
Finishing is used selectively.
Releases are determined by readiness and timing.
Full portfolio details remain private at this stage.
Future Releases
The first release is currently targeted for 2029.Every release begins years before bottling.Selection.Monitoring.Maturation.Decisions.Only then comes the bottle.
Release Philosophy
Driven by selection, not schedule.
No release exists simply because a date has arrived.
Each release must justify its place within the portfolio.
Current Status
Portfolio evaluation ongoing.
Warehouse visits and sampling continue throughout 2026.
Future releases remain subject to maturation, evaluation, and final selection.
Looking Ahead
The years before release matter as much as the release itself.The journey is already underway.
Inner Circle
Join the journey from cask to release.
Follow the development of Stachowiak Whisky as the project evolves.
What To Expect
Occasional updates on:• warehouse visits• cask sampling• maturation progress• project milestones• future releases
Why Join?
Stachowiak Whisky is being built over time.The Inner Circle is for those who want to follow that process from the beginning.From cask ownership and evaluation through to future releases.
The project is still in development.
The journey has already begun.
🔒 Privacy
Stachowiak Whisky
Last updated: April 2026Stachowiak Whisky is a founder-led independent bottling project in development.This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and used when you subscribe to the Inner Circle, submit an enquiry, or otherwise contact us.1. Who we areStachowiak Whisky
Founder: Anna Stachowiak
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]For the purposes of data protection laws, Stachowiak Whisky acts as the data controller.2. What data we may collectWe may collect:– First name
– Email address
– Company name and contact details (where provided in trade or partnership enquiries)
– Any information voluntarily included in your messageWe do not collect payment data or special categories of personal data.3. How we use your dataYour data may be used to:– Send occasional updates about cask development and future releases
– Provide early access information regarding inaugural bottlings
– Share brand-related updates
– Respond to trade, partnership, or allocation enquiriesWe do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.4. Legal basisData relating to newsletter subscriptions is processed based on your consent, provided when subscribing to the mailing list.Data relating to trade or partnership enquiries is processed on the basis of legitimate interest in responding to business communications.You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or by contacting us directly.5. Email providerEmail communications are managed via Mailchimp, a secure email marketing platform that complies with applicable data protection regulations.Mailchimp may process data outside the United Kingdom in accordance with applicable data protection safeguards.6. Data retentionYour data is stored securely and retained until:– You unsubscribe,
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– It is no longer necessary to retain the data for the purposes outlined above.You may request deletion at any time by contacting:
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– Request deletion
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– Withdraw consentRequests can be made via email.8. UpdatesThis policy may be updated periodically as the project develops. The most recent version will always be published on this website.