How it Works

Selection

Our senior team hand-selects each cask of Irish Single Malt or Pure Pot Still whiskey following formal appraisal and tasting. You purchase at competitive trade prices — no trade membership or industry connection required.

Storage in Bond

Your cask is stored at The Foundry Vault, a government-approved bonded warehouse in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. A bonded warehouse is a secure, regulated facility where whiskey can legally mature without incurring tax. While your cask remains in bond, all alcohol duty and sales tax (VAT) is suspended — you only pay these if you choose to remove the cask, for example, for bottling.

Ownership & Access

Once payment is received, the cask becomes your private property — regardless of where you are in the world. You'll receive:

• A unique login to the warehouse's Cask Management System, giving you direct visibility of your cask
• A digital Cask Deed — your official proof of ownership, registered in your name
• A direct relationship with the warehouse, independent of An Gael

If you purchase additional casks, these will be added to your existing account.

Storage & Insurance

The purchase price includes five years of storage and full insurance cover. After this period, you can renew annually for a nominal fee.

Visit Your Cask

We encourage owners to visit their cask as it matures. Visits can be arranged through An Gael or directly with the warehouse — just give reasonable notice. International visitors are welcome. We can even pick you up from the airport! (appointment needs to be agreed with a notice of at least 2 weeks)