Q.Why is a cask of whisky a better investment than a bottle?
A.It is precisely because the cask has such a significant effect on the whisky, and because it changes so much over time, that such great appreciation in value is tied to longer maturations. Each year a little of the liquid evaporates from the cask – and this missing whisky is famously referred to as “the angels’ share”. The value gained by the remaining liquid much more than offsets the losses incurred by marauding angels. Casks are often chosen to be bottled at 5, 10, 15 years – reducing the pool of casks at advanced ages. In short, any whisky that is still in its cask after 20 or more years has an aura of ‘the chosen’ about it. The mere thought of such venerable vintages makes whisky geeks check their bank accounts, and collectors consider how much space they can squeeze out on their groaning shelves. These are the Scotches where owning a particular bottle can become a very competitive affair and auction houses are presiding over great leaps in value. But here’s the thing about a bottle: It’s done, it has no more paths to explore. It’s frozen in time from the second it was decanted out of the cask where it gestated. It is also (say it quietly) a little easier to forge. At this stage, a bottle of fine Scotch is more like a work of art, a high value item that is nonetheless subject to the more specific whims of the market.
Q.Why choose alternative investments?
A.A lot of investors turn to alternatives to safeguard their wealth and avoid some of the uncertainty in the stock market. Traditional investments can experience dramatic shifts in value with political changes, fluctuations in currency, and the overall performance of the economy. Here are some of the best reasons for you to add alternative investments to your portfolio: Broader Diversification: Creating a portfolio of alternatives helps broaden the amount of diversity you have in your overall investment strategy. High Returns: Alternatives have the potential to create unparalleled returns for investors willing to stray from traditional investing. Lower Volatility: Alternative investments won’t experience the same volatility as traditional investments because they’re not affected by the same factors. Safeguard Wealth: With the above factors, an alternative investment gives you a great way to safeguard your wealth and invest in something besides “paper”.
Q.Where are the casks held?
A.Casks can only be held in government bonded warehouses in Scotland and cannot be faked or fabricated.
Q.How do I know the cask is real?
A.Due to strict government control, each cask has a paper trail known as a 'Delivery Order' and a unique cask number. The casks are stored in a HMRC bonded warehouse.
Q.Can I request samples?
A.Yes if you acquire 100% ownership of a cask. You can request samples of your whisky cask. Only 10cl measure allowed this a chargeable to you the buyer