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WOWGRs: Do You Need One If You Are Investing In A Cask?

The term WOWGR is something that you will most likely come across when researching cask investment. But, what are they? And, more importantly, do you need one in order to own a cask?  WOWGR stands for Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations. As such, the WOWGR is a register that revenue traders must be […]
Beth Squires is Editor-in-Chief of The Whiskey Wash and a whisky writer.

The term WOWGR is something that you will most likely come across when researching cask investment. But, what are they? And, more importantly, do you need one in order to own a cask? 

WOWGR stands for Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations. As such, the WOWGR is a register that revenue traders must be accepted onto. As such, you do not need a WOWGR unless you are a revenue trader.  

There is a common misconception that you must be on the WOWGR register in order to receive a delivery order. This is not true. Watch the video above to find out all that you need to know about WOWGRs, or read our comprehensive blog on WOWGRS, and legislation surrounding cask ownership.  

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Beth Squires

Beth Squires joined Mark Littler Ltd in 2020 and has developed extensive knowledge of the whisky industry through research, reporting and the creation of specialist educational content. As Editor-in-Chief of The Whiskey Wash, Beth oversees coverage spanning whisky history, production, innovation, new releases and the secondary bottle market. She is particularly passionate about making complex areas of the industry accessible to whisky drinkers, collectors and buyers. Beth holds a degree in English Literature and was selected as a mentee for the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme in 2025.