STACHOWIAK WHISKY®
Exploring the journeys that shape whisky.
Independent whisky bottler.
First release planned for 2029.
Growing portfolio of 20+ casks.
Selection in progress.
Every cask is a record of a journey.
Long before it becomes whisky.
ROOTS
It starts before the cask.Wood. Resin. Time.
Casks
Casks maturing in England and Scotland.
Including selected projects in the United States.
Each one on its own journey.
Current portfolio directions
The portfolio intentionally spans different spirit styles, cask types and maturation philosophies.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.
Philosophy
Whisky begins long before the bottle.Stachowiak Whisky explores the journeys that shape every future release through patience, selection and long-term maturation.Every cask evolves differently.
Every release should tell its own story.
Structure
Select. Monitor. Decide.
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.
Stachowiak Whisky®
Independent Whisky BottlerStachowiak Whisky Ltd
Registered in England & Wales
Company No. 1720309735–37 St. Leonards Road
Northampton NN4 8DL
United Kingdom© 2026 Stachowiak Whisky Ltd. All rights reserved.
About
Stachowiak Whisky was born from curiosity rather than a business plan. What began with whisky cask investment gradually evolved into a journey of exploring the people, places and traditions that shape whisky long before its first release.
Roots
I grew up in Wielkopolska in western Poland, surrounded by forests and farmland, where wood and nature were simply part of everyday life. Only years later did I realise how deeply those early experiences had shaped the way I see wood, patience and the stories behind every cask.
Curiosity
My first whisky casks were purchased as long-term investments. But owning casks opened the door to distilleries, warehouses and conversations with the people behind the spirit. Investment soon turned into curiosity.
The Journey
Every visit raised new questions. What began with whisky gradually expanded into exploring the wider world of maturation—from distilleries and warehouses to wineries, rum estates and other producers whose craft helps shape the character of a cask. Every journey offered another piece of the puzzle.Understanding whisky meant understanding the journeys of wood, climate, wine, rum and time long before they meet the spirit.
Stachowiak Whisky
Today, Stachowiak Whisky is building a carefully selected portfolio of casks while documenting the journeys that shape them. Every future release will reflect years of exploration, patience and thoughtful selection.
First release
Planned for 2029
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Every cask has a journey.
Before flavour comes origin.
Patience creates character.
Great whisky cannot be rushed.
Understanding comes before bottling.
We believe every release should begin with knowledge, not just ownership.
Portfolio
Stachowiak Whisky is built around a carefully curated 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 exploration, comparison and long-term development.
Portfolio Structure
20+ casks under ownership.Maturing across Scotland and England.- Different distilleries.
- Different spirit styles.
- Different maturation journeys.
- Different timelines.
- One long-term vision.
Current Focus
Sampling and evaluation.
Monitoring cask 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 a tool, not a shortcut.
Releases are determined by readiness and timing.
Every cask is selected for what it could become, not simply for what it is today.
Further portfolio details will be shared as the journey progresses.
Future Releases
The first release is currently planned for 2029.Every release begins years before bottling.Selection.Evaluation.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 earn its place within the portfolio.
Current Status
Warehouse visits and cask evaluations are ongoing.Future releases remain subject to maturation, evaluation, and final selection.
Looking Ahead
The first bottle is still years away.The journey has already begun.
Inner Circle
Follow the journey before the first bottle exists.
The Inner Circle offers a front-row seat to the creation of Stachowiak Whisky.
Along the way
• warehouse visits• cask sampling• maturation progress• selection decisions• project milestones• future releases
Why Join?
Stachowiak Whisky is being built over many years.If you'd like to see how an independent whisky bottler is built— from cask ownership and evaluation through to the first release and beyond — you are invited to follow the journey from the very beginning.
Most people meet a whisky when it's bottled.You'll meet it years earlier.
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Stachowiak Whisky
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