In May 2018, at the annual Scotch Whisky Association Conference, delegates heard that “[t]he Scotch Whisky industry’s recent growth must be maintained beyond Brexit.” The recent growth references the statistics that Scotch Whisky is the UK’s largest food and drink export, accounting for 20% of all food and drink exports. In fact, according to the […]
We are thrilled to announce that our Cask Buying Guide finally returned from the printers last week. It has been a long time coming and we cannot wait to get it out to everyone who has signed up to receive one and waited patiently for us to get it perfected for you to read. Inside […]
Buying a cask of whisky can be a great investment. Historically returns on whisky have been positive, and as the whisky market continues to expand due to a growing international demand we would not expect this situation to change. The Scotch Whisky Association recognise that casks can be a personal investment opportunity but potential investors […]
Are you aware of how much it costs to convert a cask of whisky into bottles? Bottling a cask of whisky is frequently the first option that occurs to members of the public when they look at selling a cask. Often, we find that selling in bond is the most profitable way of selling a […]
Your guide to the whisky regions of Scotland Need to brush up on your whisky facts? Wondering where to start your journey into the world of Scottish whisky? We cover the basics of the five official Scottish whisky regions, and their traditional characters. Why does region matter? The five whisky regions of Scotland Why do […]
A brief history of whisky Need to brush up on your whisky knowledge? This is your complete guide to getting started in the world of whisky. We cover the basics of everything whisky, from bourbon to single malt: A brief history of whisky What is the difference between whisky and bourbon? What gives whisky its […]
Need to brush up on your whisky knowledge? Curious about how a cask influences your favourite drink? This is your complete guide to whisky casks, where we cover the basics of everything whisky, from barrels to butts and everything in between: What type of casks are there? Interesting facts about whisky casks How does whisky […]
What makes one bottle of whisky worth more than another? And what makes the whisky from your cask worth less than the same whisky released by the distillery? The same question can be applied to antiques, watches and even the choice you make between modern consumables at the supermarket. When we take whisky as an […]
The importance of managing your cask’s health When you have purchased your cask it will lie in a bonded warehouse to mature until such a time when you come to sell your cask. However, you cannot just leave your cask there without checking on it. You must perform regular health checks on your cask to […]
This may seem like an obvious one, but it is actually quite a common problem. Many distilleries have hidden clauses in their contracts that restrict what the owner can do with their cask during and after maturation. These constraints are called restrictive covenants. Another common inclusion that is often skimmed over is what is called […]
We understand that when purchasing a cask of whisky you want to be sure that you are paying a fair price for your cask, as with any other large purchase. Normally, there is a general understanding in society about what an asset is worth. For example, it is, generally speaking, accepted that buying a three-bedroom […]
When it comes to selling a cask of whisky, there are few casks that will cause more of a stir in the community than a cask of Macallan. It is easy to see why when a cask of Macallan holds the record for the most expensive cask sold at auction. However ultimately the process for selling […]
As part of our ongoing video guide series about selling casks of whisky we have made a short video about the two things you need to do before you sell as cask of whisky. If you have any questions about a cask you are looking to sell please visit out Cask Broker page, email […]
As part of our ongoing video guide series about selling casks of whisky we have made a short video about what a regauge is and why it is important. If you have any questions about a cask you are looking to sell please visit out Cask Broker page, email Mark Littler direct ([email protected]) or […]
As part of our ongoing video guide series about selling casks of whisky we have made a short video about why you should never ask “what is a cask of whisky worth”. If you have any questions about a cask you are looking to sell please visit out Cask Broker page, email Mark Littler […]
As part of our ongoing video guide series about selling casks of whisky we have made a short video about casks of Macallan sold by Cavendish Wines. If you have any questions about a cask you are looking to sell please visit our Cask Broker page, email Mark Littler direct ([email protected]) or call the […]
As part of our ongoing video guide series about selling casks of whisky we have made a short video about the four factors that affect the value of a mature cask of whisky. If you have any questions about a cask you are looking to sell please visit out Cask Broker page, email Mark Littler […]