Bulk new make spirit for distilleries, blenders, and brand owners — sourced from verified producers worldwide.
New make spirit is unaged distillate — the clear spirit that comes directly off the still before barrel maturation begins. For buyers building whisky inventories, developing private label products, or running maturation programmes, sourcing the right new make spirit is one of the most commercially significant decisions in the production process.
Sasma supplies bulk new make spirit in malt and grain expressions from Scottish, Irish, and European origins, available in IBCs, drums, and ISO tank containers. Contact our sales team to discuss your requirements.
Additional Information
What Is New Make Spirit?
New Make Spirit is the unaged distillate produced at the end of the distillation process, before it enters a barrel for maturation. It is clear in colour and carries the raw flavour character of the grain and distillation style used to produce it.
New make spirit is not yet whisky. In Scotch whisky production, new make spirit must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for a minimum of three years before it can legally be called Scotch whisky. Buyers source new make spirit when they want full control over the maturation process — selecting barrel type, storage location, ageing period, and the final flavour profile of their product.
Available Expressions
- Scottish New Make Malt Spirit — Produced from malted barley in pot stills at Scottish distilleries. The foundation of Scotch malt whisky — available for buyers developing whisky inventories or long-term maturation programmes in Scotland.
- Irish New Make Malt Spirit — Malt new make spirit from Irish distilleries. Available for buyers entering the Irish whiskey category or building private label blended Irish whiskey products.
- European New Make Malt Spirit — New make malt spirit from European distilleries producing whisky-style distillate outside the Scotch and Irish regulatory frameworks. Suitable for buyers with flexible bottling and branding requirements.
- New Make Malt Spirit — Malt new make spirit available for buyers whose primary requirement is the character and distillation style of the liquid rather than a specific geographic origin. Produced from malted barley in pot stills. Contact our sales team to confirm current origins and availability.
- New Make Grain Spirit — Produced in column stills from wheat or corn. Lighter and more neutral in character than malt new make spirit, grain new make is a key component in blended whisky production and is used by buyers requiring a lighter base spirit for maturation. Contact our sales team to confirm current availability and specifications.
Contact our sales team to confirm current availability and specifications for all expressions.
Why Buyers Source New Make Spirit
Control Over Maturation —Buying new make spirit gives buyers full control over the maturation process. You select the cask type — ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, virgin oak, or other — the storage conditions, the ageing period, and ultimately the flavour profile of the finished product. This flexibility is not available when buying mature whisky.
Building a Whisky Inventory — For brands planning future whisky releases, buying new make spirit and maturing it to specification is the most cost-effective way to build a proprietary inventory. Mature whisky commands a significant price premium over new make spirit.
Private Label and Brand Development — Independent bottlers, emerging whisky brands, and retailers sourcing for own-label products often start with new make spirit to develop a product that is genuinely their own — rather than selecting from existing mature stocks.
Blending Projects — Blenders use new make spirit from multiple origins and production styles to build complex blend recipes before maturation. New make spirit allows for experimentation and recipe development at lower cost than working with aged stock.
Choosing the Right New Make Spirit
The right new make spirit depends on what you are trying to produce. Key factors to discuss with our sales team:
Grain bill — malted barley for malt new make spirit; wheat or corn for grain new make spirit
Distillation style — pot still or column still, which drives the character and weight of the spirit
Origin — Scottish, Irish, or European, each with different regulatory implications for the finished product and what it can legally be called after maturation
Peat level — our Scottish New Make Malt Spirit is available in standard and heavily peated expressions (200+ PPM phenol in the malt)
Future maturation goals — cask type, ageing period, and target flavour profile all inform the right starting spirit
Supply consistency — for ongoing production or maturation programmes, supply reliability and forward planning matter as much as price
Contact our sales team to discuss your specification and we will advise on the right product and origin for your requirements.
Packaging Options
Sasma supplies bulk new make spirit in the following formats:
- ISO tank containers (25,000 litres)
- Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs — 1,000 litres)
- HDPE drums (200 litres — minimum 80 drums per container)
Stock can be shipped direct from distillery or from our warehouses in Europe and the USA. All formats comply with international transport and safe handling requirements. Contact our sales team to confirm the right packaging format for your product and destination.
Why Choose Sasma?
Sasma BV is one of the world’s largest independently owned bulk alcohol and spirits suppliers. Since 2002, we have supplied brand owners, bottlers, and private label producers in over 70 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. We are certified to FSSC 22000 — one of the highest internationally recognised food safety management standards — ensuring traceability and compliance across our supply chain.
Our sales, logistics, and operations teams support every order from first inquiry through to final delivery. Contact us by phone or email, or submit an inquiry using the form linked below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new make spirit?
New make spirit is the clear, unaged distillate produced directly from the still before barrel maturation. It carries the raw flavour character of the grain bill and distillation style used to produce it. Once matured in oak casks for the required minimum period, it becomes whisky.
Is new make spirit the same as whisky?
No. New make spirit only becomes whisky after maturation in oak casks for the minimum period required by the relevant regulatory framework. Before that point it is classified as new make spirit or new make distillate — not whisky.
What can I call the finished product after maturation — and does it depend on where I mature it?
This is one of the most important questions for serious buyers and the answer depends entirely on where the spirit is matured.
Scottish New Make Malt Spirit matured in Scotland in oak casks for a minimum of three years can be called Scotch whisky, subject to all other Scotch Whisky Regulations requirements. The same spirit matured outside Scotland cannot be called Scotch — it would need to be labelled according to the regulations of the country in which it was matured. Irish New Make Malt Spirit matured in Ireland for a minimum of three years can be called Irish whiskey. European New Make Malt Spirit matured in the country of production may qualify as that country’s whisky designation. Buyers should always confirm the regulatory requirements for their specific market and intended label with a legal adviser before sourcing.
Our sales team can advise on what we have seen buyers do in your market, but regulatory guidance is your responsibility to confirm independently.
What is the difference between new make malt spirit and new make grain spirit?
New make malt spirit is produced from malted barley in pot stills and carries more character and complexity. New make grain spirit is produced from wheat or corn in column stills and is lighter and more neutral in character. Both are used in whisky production — either separately or as components in a blend.
What does 200+ PPM mean for peated new make spirit?
PPM stands for parts per million and refers to the phenol content of the malted barley used in production — not the finished spirit. A higher PPM figure indicates a more heavily peated malt, which produces a more intensely smoky character in the new make spirit and in the whisky it eventually becomes. Our heavily peated Scottish New Make Malt Spirit is produced from malt at 200+ PPM phenol.
Can new make spirit be bottled immediately?
Yes, in markets where unaged spirit can be sold legally. However most buyers purchase new make spirit specifically to mature it into whisky. Confirm the regulatory requirements for your target market before sourcing.
Who buys bulk new make spirit?
New make spirit is purchased by distilleries building blending stocks, independent bottlers, emerging whisky brands, private label developers, and blending specialists. Buyers are often also considering mature whisky stocks alongside new make spirit — our sales team can advise across both.
Can Sasma source new make spirit not listed in your range?
Yes. Our sourcing network extends beyond our standard portfolio. If you have a specific origin, production style, or volume requirement, contact our sales team and we will advise on availability and lead time.
What is the minimum order quantity for new make spirit?
Minimum order quantities start from 1,000 litres in IBCs through to full ISO tank loads. Contact our sales team to confirm availability and minimums for your specific requirement.
What documentation is provided with each shipment?
All Sasma new make spirit shipments include a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Additional documentation including origin certificates is available on request. Our team can advise on specific requirements for your market and import jurisdiction.
