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The whisky investment process, how it works.

We’ll you help you throughout the investment process whether you’re a private investor or represent a retail client. We’ll find the best way to help you add whisky casks to your portfolio.

The following gives a good understanding of a typical purchase process:

Where do we get our whisky?

Our whisky is sourced from the best distilleries in Scotland and Ireland. Purchasing it at discounted rates to help distilleries cover their up front costs.

Where are the whisky casks kept?

Investors will see these rates and will purchase the casks outright. The casks are stored in a secure bonded warehouse and insured.

How long are casks aged for?

You then wait anywhere from 5-7 years whilst your casks get more and more valuable. We will re-insure your cask every year in line with the increase.

What is our exit strategy?

When you’re ready to exit for returns of between 12-20%, you have one of 6 exit strategies. Include selling on to whisky brands and bottling under your own label.

What will you do with your whisky?

Bottle it

Ultimately whisky is to be enjoyed. Bottle it and sell it on via our brokerage service.

Private investors

Holding on to an 5-10 years old whisky cask is lucrative. There is always another investor who will want to purchase your whisky. Many distilleries will also purchase your cask back.

Auctions

Auctions are great to off load prized whisky and require minimal effort.

For a broader explanation of how whisky investment works, including risks and long-term considerations, see our main guide.

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Speak to a Whisky Specialist

Whether you are considering your first whisky cask, expanding an existing portfolio or simply want to understand your options complete the form and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss cask availability, ownership, storage, portfolio support and any other questions you may have.

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