The Angels’ Share® Kilt – 16oz Heavyweight Edition – Pleated to Sett

£695.00

SHIPPING NOTE:

Shipping for your kilt will be invoiced separately after tailoring, boxing, and weighing. This ensures accurate quotes based on final parcel size and weight via secure DHL or Royal Mail delivery.

Note: Shipping is not calculated at checkout and will be invoiced before dispatch.

Back by Popular Demand — Now Accepting Orders!

Product Page Updated - 3rd January 2026

By popular demand, the 2026 Angels’ Share® Kilt, pleated to sett, is now available. Each kilt uses custom measurements and Lochcarron of Scotland’s 16oz Strome heavyweight tartan—100% premium Scottish wool, woven in Scotland.

Availability limited: Kilts sold first-come, first-served while tartan stocks last. Order promptly or contact me to check availability.

Now Available in 16oz Heavyweight Strome

The Angels' Share Kilt …pleated to the sett

The Kilt of Celestial Light! ...and ethereal Scotch Whisky

The relaunched Angels’ Share® Kilt—now in 16oz heavyweight tartan—is stunning. Made from rare Angels’ Share® Scotch Whisky Tartan, it celebrates Scotland’s spirit, radiance, and tradition.

Crafted from Lochcarron’s 16oz Strome cloth, this pleat-to-sett kilt preserves tartan geometry for perfect visual symmetry and elegant harmony.

Designed by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®, this eight-yard kilt is cut to your sizes from 100% pure new Scottish wool—an authentic Scottish-made traditional kilt.

Available pleated-to-sett (this option) or pleated-to-stripe. Add matching fringed fly plaid or embellished purled/knotted plaid. Flashes and garters included free (£25 value), with optional oversized cut or hidden pocket.

• Optional Angels' Share 16oz fringed fly plaid—while tartan lasts.
The Angels’ Share matching 16oz Fringed Fly Plaid →

• See embellished purled and knotted fly plaid.
The Angels’ Share matching 16oz Purled and Knotted Fly Plaid →

Why Pleat to Sett?

Pleating to sett preserves the Angels' Share® tartan's sacred symmetry, ensuring seamless pattern flow across the kilt's back and front.

Pleat to sett provides:

Complete sett continuity from waist to hem
Classic visual harmony that elevates the design
Perfect showcase for the registered tartan's ethereal glow

The result wraps you in uninterrupted geometry, across the full kilt.

For a bold celestial stripe effect, choose the military stripe finish:
The Angels’ Share® Kilt – 16oz Heavyweight Edition – Pleated to Stripe →

Front Apron Fringe Options

The Angels' Share® Kilt features your choice of single or triple fringe on the front apron—both handcrafted to traditional standards.

Triple fringe adds luxurious layered texture and is the default unless specified otherwise.

• Single Fringe: Clean, classic finish for understated elegance.
• Triple Fringe (standard): Rich depth and movement—my personal recommendation.

No extra cost. Note your preference in the order notes or email steve@thetartanartisan.com.

View the images on this page to select your preferred fringe finish.

Pricing Note

The original 13oz kilt launched in 2016 at £589. This heavier 16oz version accounts for upgraded material weight and tailoring costs.

• Premium pricing reflects rare tartan wool and bespoke, made-to-measure craftsmanship.

Oversized Option

For larger builds or fuller fit, select the "Oversized Kilt" variant using 4.2m of double-width tartan (vs. 3.7m standard) for extended fabric length and enhanced pleat swing.

• £50 surcharge covers the extra premium wool required.
• Do I Need A Large-size Kilt? →
• Full measuring guide: View Kilt Measuring Guide →

Complimentary Kilt Flashes & Hanger

Every kilt includes free Angels’ Share® tartan flashes (£25 value) and sturdy kilt hanger.

• Flashes shown separately for reference, exclusive to kilt orders.
• Complimentary Kilt Flashes →

Hidden Kilt Pocket – Optional Upgrade

Add a discreet concealed pocket for phone or essentials (£25)—ideal when your sporran isn't enough.

• Seamlessly hidden within a pleat. Select "Hidden Kilt Pocket" at checkout.
• Hidden Kilt Pocket →

Lead Time, Delivery & Tariffs

Production: takes 5–6 weeks from measurement confirmation (subject to cloth availability).

Shipping: Boxed and sent via DHL or Royal Mail—costs calculated by final size, weight, and destination, invoiced separately before dispatch. Accessories ship together in one parcel.

International tariffs and duties are the recipient's responsibility—check your local customs rules.

Measuring & Fit

Provide three precise measurements (in inches) for your custom kilt:

• KILT WAIST: Snug at natural waist/navel

• SEAT: Widest point of hips

• LENGTH: Waist to middle of kneecap (kneeling)

• Have someone else measure you for accuracy.
• Kilt Measuring Guide →

EXPECTED LENGTHS BY HEIGHT:
Height 5'6"–5'7" → 22–22.5"
Height 5'8"–5'9" → 23–23.5"
Height 5'10"–5'11" → 24–24.5"
Height 6'–6'2" → 24.5–25.5"
Height 6'3"–6'4" → 26–26.5"
Height 6'5"–6'7" → 27–27.5"

The Story in the Weave

The Angels' Share® Tartan, created by Steven Patrick Sim, honours the mystery and romance of whisky maturation. Inspired by the symbolic 2% of spirit lost to evaporation during aging—known as the angels' share—this tartan celebrates Scotland's world-famous national drink and the ethereal transformation that shapes it.

Each colour in the tartan tells a story, representing a key element of whisky creation:

Amber – (40%): The maturing spirit
Ochre – (2%): Yeast and angels' share
Brown – Oak casks
Blue – Pure Scottish water
Indigo – Coal-fired stills
Yellow – Ripened barley
White – Angelic presence

Together, these hues form a sacred palette of light, nature, and spirit—wrapping the wearer in the luminous geometry and tradition of the Angels' Share® tartan.
Angels' Share® Tartan Story →

Certification & Provenance

The first 1,494 Angels' Share® kilts are individually numbered and certified, referencing the 1494 Exchequer Rolls—the earliest recorded whisky mention in Scotland.

Each includes:

Numbered and signed Certificate of Authenticity
Lochcarron of Scotland premium cloth
Registered design by Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
Your choice of preferred number
Glenisla Kilts 16oz Strome wool tailoring

Every kilt stands as a tribute to Scotland's whisky heritage.

The Angels' Share® Tartan

Official Scottish Register Entry

Reference: #11497
Designer: Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®
Tartan Date: 25 January 2016
Registration: 6 April 2016
Category: Fashion

Celebrates Scotch Whisky—Uisge Beatha ("Water of Life")—evoking the angels' share evaporation.

View official entry →

"The Register makes tartan more accessible..." — Jim Mather, Minister (2009)

A Toast from the Tartan Artisan:

“I designed this kilt to capture the magic of whisky—its light, its spirit, its tradition—woven into every fold. Each pleat remembering the angels taking their share. It’s a piece of Scotland’s story you can wear.”

— Steven Patrick Sim

Additional Ordering Notes

Limited to the original 1,494 numbered Angels' Share® kilts—request your preferred number before tailoring begins.

Full payment required at checkout, or contact for 50% deposit option. In-person measuring available in Arbroath by appointment. Fast-track production possible—inquire directly.

📞 Steve: 07590 566777
✉️ Contact form →

Care Instructions

Preserve your Angels' Share® kilt and wool accessories with these simple steps:

Dry clean only—no machine washing or tumble drying
Store cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight
Fold neatly or hang on a wide padded hanger
Gently brush with a clothes brush to remove dust
Steam lightly if needed—never iron directly

Final Notes

Made-to-order tailoring takes 5–6 weeks.
Non-returnable unless manufacturing defect.
Price includes UK VAT.

Shipping via DHL invoiced separately after completion based on final size and destination.

Now available in Angels’ Share 16oz:

News:

Legal & Provenance

Trademarks:

Registered Design:

THE ANGELS' SHARE – UK Reg. Design No. 5002317

Copyright:

The Angels’ Share® Kilt – Pleated to Sett

Crafted in Scotland. Custom tailored. Ethereal by design.

Slàinte mhath—to all sharing Scotland's spirit, may your stories be worth telling.

— Steven Patrick Sim, The Tartan Artisan®

Wearing Angels' Share kilt to 2019 Glasgow Water of Life screening—honour among Scotland's spirit celebrants.

Arbroath station departing…

Full blog post →

Kilt Size Range:

Up to 48" Waist 48"+ Waist (Oversized +£50)

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