Select the Spirit
We begin with a spirit or aging inventory the distillery has already produced.
PartnershipsSecondary Maturation
Secondary Maturation
& Co-Releases
The OfferingYour spirit.
Your spirit.
A new expression built with VI SIX.
VI SIX works with distilleries to develop new expressions from spirits they have already produced, including conventionally aged inventory.
We apply Inverse Barreling as a controlled secondary maturation step, beginning with pilot and comparison batches before moving into commercial production.
Both the distillery's production role and VI SIX's technology remain visible in the finished product and how it is presented.
How It Works
From existing spirit to a new expression.
Pilot the Process
VI SIX applies Inverse Barreling through controlled pilot and comparison batches.
Compare and Refine
The results are reviewed and the process is refined around the intended expression.
Scale or Launch a Co-Release
A successful pilot can move into contract production or a jointly branded commercial release.
Commercial Proof
The Elora co-releases.
VI SIX and Elora Distilling Co. first released a limited-edition Premium Spiced Rum in 2024. In 2025, Elora applied VI SIX secondary maturation to its three-year Royal Amber Whisky to create Cherrywood and Maplewood expressions.
All three co-released products sold out, demonstrating how a distillery's existing production and VI SIX technology can become a distinct commercial expression.
Explore the Elora releases →