About our process
Restricted supply
According to all available evidence, the supply of Scotch whisky is not keeping up with the rising demand. Despite the increasing number of distilleries and the aspirations of many distilleries to enhance production, this trend does not appear to be threatened over the long term.
Asia-based investors have an undeniable influence on the market; according to the Scotch Whisky Association, sales to Taiwan, India, and Japan climbed by 22, 19.7, and 16.1%, respectively, in the first half of 2019. In addition, single malt whisky exports to these nations account for over 30 percent of total exports.
By purchasing casks of Scotch whisky, one acquires tangible assets. The casks are insured and kept at a HMRC “Bonded” warehouse. Investors may view their assets at any moment with their own eyes. The knowledge of Scottish distilleries ensures that the distillate is stored under optimal circumstances to ensure its safety and good ageing. At any point, the client may terminate the transaction and sell their assets.
Midway through 2014, the Macallan cask from 1991 was auctioned in Hong Kong for more than 1.9 million Hong Kong dollars. Whisky from the barrel up for sale can be poured into 490 bottles, if the buyer so chooses. In 2017, the 30-year-old Macallan cask was sold at auction in Hong Kong for around $375,000. At the conclusion of 2018, a 22-year-old Macallan cask from 1996 was auctioned off in Hong Kong. It was sold for more than £342k, which surpassed expectations. Initial estimates placed the price of the cask at a maximum of $280,000.
Significant shortages of whisky casks aged over 12 years are one of the primary causes for such high auction prices. As stated by important distilleries, we should anticipate a return to bottling whisky as 12 and older editions during the next 5 to 8 years, once the existing whisky stockpiles have matured. The outcome will be a hefty price rise for whisky aged 12 years and older. In the previous two to three years, limited editions of vintage whiskies have increased in price by a minimum of several dozens of percent in most situations. With a delay of 5 to 7 years, this tendency will transpose to the cask market. However, the greatest profit will accrue to owners of 5-year-old or longer cask holds.
It’s simple to acquire a cask from us.
1/ Consultation Request
A consultation call with one of our experienced consultants constitutes the initial step. Your consultant will discuss whisky with you, learn about your specific circumstances, answer any questions you may have, and walk you through the many possibilities that may meet your requirements
2/ Receive Proposal
Once your consultant has taken the time to understand your needs and objectives, he or she will provide you with a variety of cask options tailored to your budget. Once you have received your proposal, your consultant will contact you to answer any queries.
3/ Accept Proposal
The proposal will include which casks are being purchased in what quantity, their age, the bonded warehouse in which they are housed, as well as insurance and storage information. Once you have acknowledged your approval of the plan, your consultant will give you a stock reservation form to e-sign online.
4/ Payment
Once signed we will provide you with payment information so that you may make payment. This can be done through bank transfer and on some occasions via debit/credit card payment.
5/ Observe it grow!
Once your payment has been verified, we will assign your whisky casks to your account, email you your delivery order and give you access to setup your bonded warehouse account. Every time a cask is moved to a different warehouse, or the owner of record is changed, the HMRC accredited warehouse uses a document called a Delivery Order, often simply referred to as a ‘D.O. ‘ or ‘DO’, as a receipt that documents the transaction.
Your consultant will be accessible to answer any questions you may have during the term of your hold and will gladly help you when you decide to sell.