Whisky Cask Club
2024 Fact Sheet
As whisky gets older, its value appreciates due to the unique nature of the aging process and soaring demand.
Enter the lucrative world of whisky cask investments with the Whisky Cask Club.
RISING DEMAND
Significant increase in global whisky demand
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Scottish Whisky is industry like no other - there are currently over 150 operating Scotch Whisky distilleries across Scotland as of February 2024.
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Whisky market worldwide is projected to reach a staggering £54bn in 2024.
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This market segment is anticipated to experience an annual growth rate of 6%.
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Sales of whisky expected to hit £85 billion by 2031.
In May 2022, a collector from Asia paid an eye-watering £16 million for a ‘one of a kind’ 1975 cask of Ardbeg single malt Scottish Whisky
RELAX
Fully-insured, asset-backed, hassle-free investment
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Real, physical product as security with proper risk diversification with existing invested capital.
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Various casks available - starting from £5,000.
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Brands include Tomintoul, Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Tamnavulin, Laphroaig, Glenrothes, Highland Park
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Fully insured for fire, theft and damage by household insurers such as Lloyds of London.
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Scottish whisky enjoys an unrivalled reputation for quality, authenticity and provenance.
Why do distilleries need investors?
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Distilleries produce ‘new make spirit’ - must be transferred into casks for maturation.
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The whisky-making process itself is capital and labour intensive.
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To cover these costs and raise capital, distilleries sell some casks to individuals or funds.
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Market now open to more investors through brokers such Whisky Cask Club.
Know Your Exits
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Sell to a bottler - 80% of brands do not own a distillery, primary route to exit.
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Sell to a blender - sell as part of a bulk trade with a commercial blender.
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Sell at auction - a great way to achieve the best sale price. Bidding wars are not uncommon.
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Sell to private investors or collectors - we can advertise your cask to our client base.
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Private label bottling/consumption - you may bottle your own whisky.
