About Cask 88
Whisky cask broker and independent bottler Cask 88 is on a mission to take discerning clients on a journey from cask to glass, by offering clients the opportunity to select, purchase, label and package their own exclusive whisky drawn from the finest Scottish whisky casks. The company founders have been trading collectible single malt since 1987 and opened the Asia office in 2013; now Cask 88 offers a wide selection of old and rare casks from world-renowned distilleries, and provides end-to-end care that includes cask procurement and storage, bespoke packaging design and bottling services. An extensive inventory and expansive global network provide an unparalleled selection of fine whiskies, which attracts a wide clientele from London, Hong Kong and Beijing to New York.
Contact Info
For press inquiries, please contact:
Miriam Rune
Email: miriam@cask88.com
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Press Releases
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50 Year Old Whisky Originated in Legendary Importer’s Collection
Reservations are now open for a 50 year old single cask whisky distilled at the Glenlivet distillery, from Edinburgh-based whisky broker and award-winning independent bottler Cask 88. April 17, 2019EDINBURGH — Wednesday 17 April 2019 – Sourced from one of the casks chosen by Scotch whisky legend Abe Rosenberg, who is well-known for importing whisky to […]
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Selkie Introduces Maritime Malt to Scottish Folklore Whisky Series
The second whisky in Cask 88’s award-winning Scottish Folklore Series of single cask bottlings is a 22 Year Old single cask whisky distilled at the Arran distillery, represented by the Selkie, now on sale to the general public. April 17, 2019EDINBURGH — Wednesday 17 April 2019 – Edinburgh-based whisky broker and independent bottler Cask 88 have […]
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Quarter Cask Matured Scottish Whisky Series Comes of Age
November 29, 2018EDINBURGH — Scottish whisky specialists Cask 88 have introduced a highly limited edition series of four innovative whiskies matured in smaller sized casks to their award-winning range of independent bottlings.Having recently picked up two gold awards at the International Wine & Spirit Competition for the first release in their Scottish Folklore inspired whisky […]
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Cask 88 Scottish Folklore Whisky Series Strikes Gold at IWSC
A 45 Year Old Ben Nevis 1972 Single Malt, with a design inspired by the Scottish legend of the Cù-Sìth, has earned a Gold Award for taste in the 30 - 45 year old category at the 2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition. July 24, 2018Taking away the prestigious industry award in the Highland Single […]
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45 Year Old Single Malt Introduces Scottish Folklore Whisky Series
Scottish whisky specialists Cask 88 have launched the first in a series of single cask whisky bottlings inspired by legends of Scottish folklore, starting with the fearsome Cù-Sìth to represent a venerable 45 Year Ben Nevis 1972 Single Malt. May 31, 2018 Intended to bond the stories of Scotland’s unique history with the very finest expressions […]
Press Coverage
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Morgan Stanley MOSAIC Magazine
A New Custom: The Next Wave for Whisky Fans is Going Bespoke
Edinburgh-based Cask 88 offers the ultimate in self-expression, with clients being able to peruse their whisky portfolio and select from the most sought after distilleries in Scotland.
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Hi-Consumption
Glenlivet 50-Year-Old Scotch By Cask 88
It’s a rare and noteworthy event any time a distiller bottles an especially old spirit, but if there’s an interesting story behind it, the release is even more enticing. That’s the story here, as the folks at Cask 88 have just unveiled a 50-year-old single malt Glenlivet scotch from the personal collection of Abe Rosenberg.
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Forbes
The Glenlivet 50 YO: Two Extraordinary Releases
50 YO whiskies are rare. Only about a dozen or so have ever been released. Two 50 YO whiskies from the same distillery released within a few weeks of each other is extraordinary. Yet that is exactly what has happened in the case of The Glenlivet.
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Scottish Field
1968 Glenlivet Available at £6800 a Bottle
Reservations are now open for a 50 year old single cask whisky from the Glenlivet distillery. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and award-winning independent bottler Cask 88 has sourced a special dram. It comes from one of the casks chosen by Scotch whisky legend Abe Rosenberg, who is well-known for importing whisky to the United States in the post-Prohibition era, Cask 88’s 50 year Old Glenlivet was distilled on 10 October 1968, was matured over five decades in a sherry hogshead cask and is part of a very limited run of 272 bottles.
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The Scotsman Food & Drink
Edinburgh whisky company reveals new expression and a chance to buy an extremely rare single malt
The whisky – unveiled in the beautiful surroundings of Borthwick Castle near Edinburgh – is a 22 Year Old single cask whisky distilled at the Arran distillery, and is represented artwork of a Selkie both on the label and the box. The event also saw the company reveal that they are selling extremely rare bottles of a 50 year old Glenlivet single malt.