Every cask in a distillery carries years of work, craft, and care. Marking them accurately is essential, whether it’s to track batches, display the production year, or showcase your brand. Reusable stencils make this process simple: they allow distilleries to mark multiple casks cleanly and efficiently and update the year or batch when needed — all while keeping every barrel looking professional and consistent.
Reusable stencils aren’t just for casks. They can also be used to brand premises, from walls and floors and visitor areas, creating a cohesive and professional look throughout your distillery. This way, your branding is consistent both on the production floor and in front-of-house areas.
One of the main uses of stencils is marking casks or kegs with batch numbers, production years, or branding. Reusable stencils allow you to mark multiple casks efficiently throughout the year. The following year, the stencil can be updated with the new year or swapped for a simple year-specific insert, maximising reuse and reducing waste.
Photo credit : InchDairnie Distillery
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Large and extra-large logo or text stencils are easy to use and reuse throughout a distillery to enhance brand awareness and aesthetics. We can produce designs of any size by breaking the design into manageable stencils, making them simple to apply. In the past, extra-large logo stencils have been used for distillery walls and floors, creating a bold and memorable welcome for visitors.
Reusable stencils can be applied repeatedly across multiple batches and surfaces, helping to reduce ongoing marking and branding costs.
By reducing the need for single-use materials, reusable stencils support environmentally friendly practices and help minimise unnecessary waste.
Stencils work on wood, metal, concrete, and other surfaces, allowing consistent branding across casks, kegs, visitor areas, and for signage.
Whether it’s your logo, your client’s name for an exclusive batch, a tagline, batch codes, or other artwork, stencils can be tailored to your exact branding requirements.
Reusable stencils are just one way Laser Cutting Services can help distilleries enhance their branding. For example, for Kilchoman Distillery, we produced laser-engraved solid oak whiskey boxes, providing a premium finish that elevates both the presentation and the brand experience.
Check out the case study here.
We can create bespoke products such as:
These solutions complement stencil branding, allowing distilleries to create a fully integrated and professional brand presence.
Reusable stencils are a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way for distilleries to maintain consistent branding. They simplify marking casks, allow for easy annual updates, and can be used across multiple areas within the distillery, from production to visitor spaces, keeping your branding professional and consistent at every touchpoint.
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