Historically, the value of scotch whisky has gone up over a long term hold period. However, whether you’re looking at bottles or casks, there is no such thing as an “expected” return on a whisky investment. We can look at past performance as a potential indicator of returns, but that still needs to be interpreted […]
Whisky casks can be a great investment when made sensibly with the right expectations and timeframes. At Mark Littler LTD we’ve seen people achieve the full range of outcomes with cask investment; from helping people sell casks for over £1,000,000 to assisting people who have been scammed out of over £500,000! For most investors a […]
A delivery order is the industry standard way of transferring ownership of a cask between two people. It is a document listing a cask’s unique information that is signed by the seller and the buyer and acknowledged by the warehouse where the cask is stored. A delivery order can be in any form so long […]
So, you’ve bottled your cask of whisky. That’s great! But do you have the naming rights to your cask? Trademark law means that you cannot call the whisky ‘Highland Park’ or ‘Caol Ila’ (depending on which distillery your cask is from) without the naming rights to your cask. Even if you are not planning on […]
Whisky casks can be a great investment and a rewarding pastime, but how can you ensure you are not falling victim to a scam when the cask investment is in the news repeatedly. And not for the best reasons. In January 2024 the Advertising Standards Agency had to issue new guidance on how cask investment is […]
UPDATE: If you are looking for information on Delivery Orders you may also want to read our updated article on delivery orders: What is a delivery order and how do you get one? One of the main attractions to owning a cask of whisky is that it is a physical asset. But as casks of whisky […]
We introduced the question ‘Are Whisky Casks A Good Investment?’ in an earlier article. That post introduced the principles of investment in casks that allow whisky to be a sound investment when done correctly. It covers: The basics of how whisky casks increase in value Why returns vary Whether casks are the right place for […]
Updated 2026 When you start looking at whisky investment you may come across a range of claims, promises and inferences. Since January 2024 the UK Advertising Standards Agency have cracked down on misleading claims, but you may still come across figures suggesting anything from 10% to 20% per annum returns, to the fabled 582% increase […]