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SAFE, SECURE, PROTECTED

At Barrel and Bond, protection for your whisky cask investment is paramount. Every cask is stored in a fully secure, HMRC-approved bonded warehouse, ensuring optimal maturation conditions and complete peace of mind.

Stored. Securely.

Every cask is stored in a fully secure, HMRC-approved bonded warehouse, ensuring optimal maturation conditions and complete peace of mind.


We exclusively use Lowland Bond one of the UK’s premier HMRC-approved independent bonded warehouses. Located in Fife, Scotland, Lowland Bond provides an end to end cask solution including maturation, re-racking, finishing, blending, and bottling all within a single facility.

 

  • Capacity for over 20,000 casks

  • 24-hour monitored CCTV, fire, and intruder alarm systems

  • Full climate control for ideal ageing conditions

  • Integrated digital systems for cask tracking and compliance

  • Efficient turnaround for re-gauging, sampling, and bottling services

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Lowland Bond

Details: Lowland Bond - Edinburgh Whisky Ltd
Location: Fife, Scotland
Website: www.edinburghwhisky.com/lowland-bond
Email: james@edinburghwhisky.com

Client Access and Oversight

You will receive a secure online login to view and track your casks at any time. All casks are legally registered to you upon completion of payment You can arrange to visit Lowland Bond and inspect your asset at your convenience
Most deals include five years of bonded storage and full insurance coverage as standard Insurance Protection
All casks are insured at full market value against:
• Fire
• Theft
• Leakage
• Accidental loss

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Compliance and Monitoring
All bonded warehouses are fully duty suspended and compliant with HMRC regulations. Casks remain untouched unless directed by you for sampling, bottling, or resale. Stock is subject to independent audits.
Your investment is not only protected, but professionally managed from day one. Our partnership with Lowland Bond gives you access to best-in-class security, visibility, and maturation standards.

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FAQ's

  • Yes, your relationship with Lowland Bond is completely independent from Barrel & Bond. Your casks are stored in your own account, similar to a personal bank account, and remain fully owned by you. You can move, sell, bottle, or keep your casks as you wish.

  • Absolutely. Lowland Bond welcomes client visits, with or without Barrel & Bond. You’re free to visit Scotland, view, and even sample your casks they are entirely your property.

  • You would still retain full ownership of your casks in your personal account. Lowland Bond offers services to buy, sell, or bottle casks, and can also recommend independent brokerages to assist with sales.

    That said, Barrel & Bond would still look to support clients through our network and buy back guarantee if such a situation ever arose.

  • Yes, you can, but this would mean losing two key benefits:

    1. Tax benefits – HMRC regulates bonded warehouses, meaning casks stored in bond are VAT exempt. Removing them would trigger a VAT payment on the purchase price.

    2. Scotch classification – To be classed as Scotch Whisky, casks must be stored and bottled in Scotland. Moving them elsewhere would remove this classification and reduce their value.

  • In some cases, yes, but not for every cask we sell. Having casks stored across different distilleries can be logistically complex, so we recommend transferring all casks to Lowland Bond for centralised, transparent management.

  • Yes, they are your casks. You can bottle them, sell them privately, or share them however you like. We can also connect you with our Master Distiller network for expert advice on blending or bottling projects.

  • All clients receive five years of storage and insurance included when purchasing their cask.

    After that, ongoing storage costs are around £70 per year per cask, covering full insurance and bonded storage, billed annually.

  • Whisky casks must be stored in stable, temperate environments generally cool, dry, and well ventilated spaces. The ambient temperature has a major effect on the angel’s share (the natural evaporation of liquid over time).
     

    A well maintained climate helps preserve both the volume and quality of the spirit, which directly influences future value.
     

    Lowland Bond adheres to all industry regulations and environmental standards, ensuring each cask matures in optimal conditions.

  • If you decide to sell, simply notify Lowland Bond of the buyer or destination. They’ll arrange transport, collection, and delivery. Funds are typically transferred once the cask has been released or received.

  • Lowland Bond’s warehouses are HMRC regulated bonded facilities. All casks are stored under strict compliance, regularly checked for alcohol content, and subject to random HMRC audits to ensure the whisky remains secure and untampered with.

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