episode4
The Journey of Casks: From Single Malt to Blended Whisky
A Cask is Not Just Inventory — It Holds a Dream
A whisky cask is more than just stock; it is filled with dreams. When whisky is first laid down, it isn’t predetermined whether it will become part of a single malt or a blended whisky. Instead, each individual cask is carefully monitored and evaluated over time.
This is the role—and the responsibility—of the blender: to preserve the quality and consistency of each product while continuously assessing the character of every cask. Some spirits may reveal new potential and become the foundation of a completely new expression. Others may be deemed ideal for existing flagship blends.
Whisky is a constant process of discovery—always evolving, always envisioned with the future in mind.