INVESTMENT PRODUCTS

In order to help investors make sense of the world of whisky cask investment, we have divided all of our whisky investment products into 5 primary categories based on the age of the liquid. While there are a multitude of variables from which a whisky cask derives value, the age of the liquid is the key factor in determining the optimal holding period for the investment. Within each of these primary categories, investors can choose from a variety of casks from leading distilleries across Scotland. Most investors maximize returns by building a well-diversified cask portfolio spanning multiple categories and distilleries.

NEW MAKE WHISKY CASKS

Cask Age: 0-2 Years

Every whisky begins its journey in a cask filled with a colorless spirit from the distillery stills. It’s only by the interaction between the wood and the liquid over time that this clear liquid becomes the prolific expression known as whisky. In fact, the spirit in new casks cannot even be labeled as whisky until a minimum maturation period of 3 years. New make casks offer the opportunity to get in at the very beginning of the aging process and are ideal for budget conscious investors looking for a long-term investment.

INTERMEDIATE WHISKY CASKS

Cask Age: 10-20 Years

When whisky turns double digits is when the real interesting flavors and characteristics begin to appear. It’s at this point that each year of additional aging has a significant impact on the value of the underlying whisky. The intermediate threshold is also a turning point in the available supply of casks as they begin to be bottled. With each cask that is emptied those that remain become increasingly more valuable. Intermediate casks offer an excellent option for investors looking for a mid-range holding period with the potential to exit for significant gains within a few years.

PREMIUM WHISKY CASKS

Cask Age: 20+ Years

After spending two decades in a cask the whisky starts to transition into something truly special and unique. These are the casks that will produce top shelf releases for whisky enthusiasts around the globe. By the time a cask has reached the premium tier most similarly aged casks will have long since been bottled, increasing the their exclusivity and allure to leading bottlers. Premium casks are an outstanding choice for investors looking for a short-term investment with unparalleled upside potential. These luxury casks can see annual price appreciation in excess of 50%.

BLUE CHIP WHISKY CASKS

Cask Age: Varies

At the pinnacle of the whisky industry are the casks that legends are made of. Blue chip casks contain old and rare liquid from world’s most iconic distilleries. These are the casks that set auction records and go on to produce top tier expressions for the upper echelon of collectors. Given the highly limited supply of blue chip casks and increasing demand for ultra premium single malts, the appreciation for these investments has been significant. Blue chip casks are the ultimate luxury investment for high-end portfolios seeking significant returns no matter the holding period.

More Scotch Whisky is enjoyed more globally than American, Japanese, or Irish.

Scotch Whisky must be matured in oak casks for a minimum of 3 years.

Single malt Scotch Whisky is distilled at a single distillery in copper post stills.

Scotch Whisky is just made from 3 natural ingredients – water, yeast, and cereals.

By law, Scotch Whisky can only be made in Scotland.