STACHOWIAK WHISKY
INDEPENDENT BOTTLING PROJECT – UNITED KINGDOM
A long-term release strategy shaped by portfolio ownership, measured timing, and respect for the liquid.
First release scheduled for 2029.
The Project
The foundation of Stachowiak Whisky lies in disciplined selection and controlled release strategy.Each cask is evaluated within a broader portfolio structure — balancing maturation timelines, distillery character, and long-term positioning.This is not a volume-driven model.
Releases are designed to remain limited, deliberate, and consistent over time.
Cask Portfolio
The portfolio dedicated to Stachowiak Whisky consists of over 20 maturing casks across Scotland and England.It spans major Scottish whisky regions — including Islay, Highland, and Speyside — alongside selected English distilleries.Maturation styles range from first-fill and refill bourbon to structured sherry, wine, port, and brandy casks.
Both peated and unpeated distillates form part of the long-term strategy.Where appropriate, releases may adopt a comparative format — inviting exploration of how peat level or cask type shapes the same distillate over time.Not every cask is publicly detailed.
Portfolio structure and release timing remain central to the project’s development.
Maturation Strategy
Primary maturation forms the foundation of every future release.Cask selection focuses on distillery character, balance, and long-term ageing potential before any consideration of finishing.Secondary maturation is applied selectively — only where it enhances texture, depth, and aromatic complexity.Exploration of wine, fortified wine, and rum cask influence forms part of the ongoing research process, always with clarity of flavour and structural balance in mind.
Founder
Stachowiak Whisky was founded by Anna Stachowiak as a long-term independent bottling project centred on portfolio ownership and deliberate release planning.The project reflects a measured approach to growth — prioritising clarity, patience, and the integrity of each cask over accelerated timelines.Active engagement with distilleries, warehouses, and trade partners across the United Kingdom supports the path toward the inaugural 2029 release.
First Release — Target 2029
The inaugural Stachowiak Whisky release is currently targeted for 2029, subject to continued maturation and cask evaluation.It will be presented as a Twin Cask release — drawn from the same distillery and vintage — with one expression remaining in its original maturation and the other undergoing a carefully considered secondary finish.Bottled as single casks at natural cask strength, each expression will reflect how wood, time, and spirit evolve in parallel.Production volume will remain limited.
Timing will always be guided by quality rather than schedule.
Inner Circle
Early access. Limited allocation. Long-term vision.
An invitation to follow the long-term development of Stachowiak Whisky.Subscribers receive occasional private notes on cask evolution, structural decisions, and the thinking behind future releases.Members of the Inner Circle will receive priority access ahead of the inaugural release targeted for 2029.Limited production. Measured progression.
Trade & Partnerships
For partnership enquiries, trade discussions, or serious allocation interest, please make contact directly.The project remains in structured development, with first releases targeted from 2029 onwards.
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About
Stachowiak Whisky is an independent bottling project built on portfolio ownership, long-term timing, and disciplined release strategy.Founded by Anna Stachowiak, the project is rooted in direct cask investment and a structured approach to maturation — not short-term trends or speculative bottling.
The journey began with cask acquisition across selected distilleries, with a focus on balance between age, character, and future release potential.Each decision — from distillery selection to maturation patience — is made with 2029 as the first scheduled release window.This is not a fast launch brand.
It is a measured build.What began as personal cask exploration evolved into a structured independent bottling project built around timing rather than trend.
The structure is simple:
• Own the liquid
• Respect the timing
• Approach maturation and finishing with intent
• Release only when readyStachowiak Whisky is currently in its development phase.The portfolio is built on direct cask ownership, with maturation decisions taken case by case. Where appropriate, secondary wood finishes may be explored — not as a marketing tool, but as a structural choice to enhance balance and character.Samples, final distillery confirmations, and release windows will follow according to maturation.
Portfolio
Stachowiak Whisky portfolio is built through direct cask ownership across selected regions and producers, combining mature spirit with long-term holdings structured for releases from 2029 onwards.The portfolio exceeds twenty privately owned casks, forming the structural foundation of the label’s future releases.
Portfolio:• Multiple distillation years across a balanced acquisition window
• Established and modern distilleries
• Unpeated and peated expressions
• Bourbon, wine and sherry-seasoned oak
• Mature stock alongside casks intended for extended aging
Maturation Philosophy:• Primary maturation defined at acquisition
• First fill, second fill and refill casks across the portfolio
• Wine and sherry wood used both as primary and selective finishing vessels
• Wood approached as structure and integration, not novelty
• Releases determined by readiness — never by calendar
Detailed inventory remains confidential at this stage.
Future Releases
Future releases are structured around readiness, not schedule.The first bottlings are planned from 2029 onwards, subject to maturation, character development, and internal evaluation.
Each release will be built on:
• Individual cask assessment
• Structural balance between spirit and wood
• Clear stylistic intent
• Limited volume and controlled distributionNo annual batches.
No volume-driven timelines.
No speculative releases.The portfolio includes both mature stock and long-term holdings, allowing flexibility in release sequencing.Some expressions may remain single cask.
Others may evolve into small structured editions.Every bottling will reflect the cask’s character — not a marketing calendar.Allocation details and confirmed releases will be announced when samples are approved and final maturation decisions are made.
Inner Circle
Early access. Limited allocation. Long-term vision.
An invitation to follow the long-term development of Stachowiak Whisky.Subscribers receive occasional private notes on cask evolution, structural decisions, and the thinking behind future releases.Members of the Inner Circle will receive priority access ahead of the inaugural release targeted for 2029.Limited production. Measured progression.
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Stachowiak Whisky
Last updated: February 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 sensitive 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 updates related to Stachowiak Whisky
– 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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– 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.