If you are buying a cask of whisky there are few things you should ensure you know as part of the purchase. The specific fill details of your cask as well as the storage location are an important starting point. Here are the eight things you should know about the cask of whisky itself before […]
Investing in a whisky cask can be a great financial investment. We know first hand as we have helped sell millions of pounds worth of casks for people exiting their cask investment. There is a significant range of returns made by our customers when selling their casks, which generally reflects the variation in prices for […]
Cask investment is set to remain a popular alternative investment in 2025. Whisky casks have a historic record of increasing in value over time and can be a positive way to build generational wealth over the long term. The following seven key things to know about whisky cask investment in 2025 are perfect for new […]
Single malt whisky and wine are both alternative assets. Often, because they have similarities, potential investors believe that the way they work as investments is also the same. However whisky investments are fundamentally different to wine. For wine there is an aspect of a particular Chateau’s renown generating value, but vintage and reviews are also […]
Buying a cask of whisky can seem like a daunting prospect. However, when done correctly and with all of the right information it can be a rewarding journey. At Mark Littler LTD we aim to make the process of buying a cask as clear as possible. This five step guide is part of our core […]
One of the questions that we get asked the most in terms of cask investment is: what is a WOWGR and do I need one in order to buy a cask? Private individuals have never needed to register under WOWGR in order to own a cask. From 2025 “revenue traders” /businesses will also be excluded […]
As of 2025 we have worked with customers who have made anything from £2,000 to more than £1,000,000 from a poignant whisky cask investment. Yes, we are aware that is an exceedingly broad answer. But it is important to understand that anyone who promises you a specific rate of return without caveating the potential may […]
In 2025 a cask of single malt scotch whisky could set you back anything from £2,000 to £16 million depending on what you are after and what your intentions are with the purchase. So how do you know how much you should be paying for a cask? A few distilleries sell casks of whisky directly to […]
Buying a cask of whisky can be a great investment. The data shows that historically returns on whisky casks have been generally positive… but like most investment, making sensible, data driven purchases and holding those assets for the long term is the best way to ensure positive returns. The whisky market continues to grow due […]