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How much can you make from a whisky cask investment?

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How Much Can You Make From a Whisky Cask?

Based on our experience it is possible to make anything from £2,000 to £144,000 from a whisky cask.

Yes, we are aware that is an exceedingly broad answer. So please read on as we run through the factors that impact how much you can make on a whisky cask.

How much you can make from a cask investment depends on:

  1. How long you keep the cask
  2. How old the cask is when you buy it
  3. Whether you pay the right price for the cask
  4. The distillery you choose
  5. The cask you choose
  6. The health of the cask
  7. If you sell it for the right price

These seven factors shape the potential return on investment from a cask and impact whether you make thousands, tens of thousands or nothing for a cask of whisky.

1.      How long should you keep your cask for?

Casks of whisky generally increase in value over time. This is due to the perceived increase in quality of the whisky as it matures in the cask.

So long as the cask is in good health as discussed in point 6, this increase in value continues at a steady state for the first circa-12 years of a cask’s life.

GRAPH 1: a representation of how the value of a cask increases with age
GRAPH 1: a representation of how the value of a cask increases with age

After 12 years more than 90% of casks produced that year have been used. For example, if you buy a 2020 cask and keep that cask until 2032 then your cask will be one of less than 10% of all 2020 casks still available.

As such, the value starts to increase more rapidly after around 12 years as a result of scarcity.

This results in a value profile that tends to increase along the lines of GRAPH 1. i.e. Young casks are common and relatively cheap and their value increases steadily for the first 12 years or so and then begins to increase more rapidly.

Summary: Buying a young cask and allowing it to mature over a long period reduces risk and maximises the amount you can make from a cask of whisky.

2.      How old the cask is when you buy it

The value profile shown in GRAPH 1 has given rise to the myth that you can buy an older cask of whisky and keep it as a short-term investment. While it is possible to do this, the risks of buying an older cask of whisky as a short-term investment are much higher.

In addition, the cost of casks of new make whisky direct from a distillery is also rising.

In the current market we have found ‘young’ casks of whisky, aged 5-12 years are available at a very competitive margin, with good quality casks priced between £4,000-£7,000 offering a sweet spot for cask investment. Compare this price to the cost of casks from new distilleries and you can see that you are getting a lot of age for little additional investment.

The risks with mature casks

Mature casks over 12 years old are often significantly more expensive and there are no external references available to ascertain whether or not the price you are being asked is fair.

Importantly the older the cask is when you buy it, the less time you have to allow that cask to appreciate in value. If you buy a young cask you have a greater proportion of the cask’s potential lifespan left in order for your cask to gain value compared to an older cask.

Summary: Buying a young cask aged 5-12 years gives you the potential to make more money compared to new make and mature casks. Buying a mature cask increases the risk of your investment.

3.      Paying the right price for your cask

Like with any investment, buying at the right time for the right price impacts how much you can make.

Importantly the cask industry is unregulated and so unscrupulous companies are able to overcharge for casks. Unfortunately, this means it falls on you as the buyer to verify the price you are being asked to pay and ensure you are not overpaying.

Mark Littler offer free-no obligation valuations on casks, and are happy to give you a second opinion on any cask you are looking to buy, just send us an email with the cask’s details in.

In addition, you can use our Cask Calculator as a tool to breakdown a cask’s costs into an approximate per bottle cost. As wholesale bottle costs are widely available this is a good way to get an idea if you are overpaying.

Of course, the implications of overpaying for any investment are obvious; overpaying reduces your eventual return on that investment.

Importantly with casks this is especially poignant with older/mature casks as their limited lifespan means you have less time to counteract the effect of overpaying. In the worst case, if the cask is not in good health you may not be able to keep the cask long enough to account for the excess and may lose money.

How much should you pay for a whisky cask?

We believe the perfect entry price for a cask investment is around £4,000 to £7,000. The reason being that as a purchaser you can easily qualify this price against the price of casks that are publicly available direct from distilleries. As such, if you can source a cask aged 5-12 years old for the same price of a new cask then it is clearly great value. 

If you were to increase your budget significantly over this range then you have no external reference to qualify if the price is being asked is fair. For instance, if we offered you a cask of Springbank 2000 for £20,000 is that price a bargain or not? You must solely rely on the seller offering the cask at a fair price. As such, if you move away from this £4,000 to £7,000 sweet spot you significantly risk overpaying for your cask.

Summary: If you overpay for your cask you ROI will be reduced. Overpaying on mature casks increases the risk of not making any money on your investment due to the limited lifespan of a cask.

Buy from a trusted broker or distillery to ensure you are not overpaying for your cask and aim to spend no more than £7,000 for a cask.

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4.      The distillery you choose

In our experience, the distillery you choose is the most important factor in determining how much you can make on a cask investment.

We have sold casks of Macallan and Tobermory for different customers who bought their casks in the 1990s from the same broker. When they bought the casks there was a small difference in price, with the Macallan being a few hundred pounds more to buy. Since then Macallan have invested heavily in their brand and have positioned themselves as the first super luxury single malt whisky. Tobermory is still a respected distillery but it does not have the same brand appeal that makes buyers willing to pay millions for a single bottle.

Today a cask of 30-year-old Tobermory worth £15,000-£30,000 while a cask of 30 year old Macallan is worth £150,000, or more.

We break down the effect of branding on whisky in more detail here. The essence of it is that, to make returns above the average increase that is controlled by the age of the whisky, then you should be looking for a distillery that is investing in its brand.

Summary: Choosing the right distillery can mean the difference between making £15,000 and £150,000 on your investment. Get in touch for more information on the distilleries we have our eye on.

5.      The cask you choose

Experts agree that casks have the most significant impact on how a whisky matures. A cask imparts 70-80% of a whisky’s eventual flavour, and in addition it controls everything from a whisky’s colour to how long the cask can, and should, be matured.

At its most basic, the smaller a cask the faster it matures. Smaller casks also tend to be cheaper to buy. Larger casks mature more slowly and are more expensive to buy because they require more wood to make and more whisky to fill them.

Bigger casks like butts and puncheons tend to command a premium because they are less common on the market. But they are more expensive to buy and require a longer period of investment to realise returns.

In addition to the size of the cask, the previous use of cask also makes a difference, i.e. casks that have been used to mature other sprits previously such as ex-sherry or ex-bourbon casks, or virgin oak, European oak etc. The previous use of the cask imparts flavours to the whisky and these flavours can be more or less desirable according to contemporary preferences.

Different cask types have different costs associated with them and also command different prices when you come to sell impacting how much you can make from a cask.

An infographic showing how many bottles are in different whisky casks

For example, in today’s market sherried whiskies are desirable and as such whisky matured in ex-sherry casks command a premium. However, sherry casks are also significantly more expensive to buy than ex-bourbon casks because of how difficult they are to get hold of. There is potentially an element of risk here, as if you decide to pay a premium to invest in an ex-sherry cask now sherry may not be demand in 10-15 years when you come to sell. So, you need to be balancing current and potential future trends to make the most from your investment.

However, the process of finishing a whisky is now common in the industry. And as such if a certain flavour profile is required you can use smaller, first fill casks to quickly introduce desirable flavours to your whisky. As such, flavours can be added, but it is important to note that flavours cannot be taken away.

Summary: Choosing the right cask for you should take into consideration your desired length of investment. You can also include an element of strategic investment by considering future trends in flavour preference, although this can also be done through finishing at a later date.

6.      The health of your cask

Whisky casks are classed as a wasting asset; they have a predicted lifespan of less than 50 years.

A cask’s lifespan is limited because casks are porous and allow evaporation. That reduces the volume in the cask over time (at an average of 2% per year) and because alcohol evaporates more quickly than water in Scottish warehouses the ABV also drops over time. Therefore, at some point a cask’s alcoholic strength (ABV) will drop below 40% (in Scotland whisky must have an ABV above 40% to be legally classed as Scotch whisky) or the contents will evaporate completely.

When we refer to your cask’s health we are referring to the ABV and either the Bulk Litres or Litres of Alcohol (LA) of that cask.

Although a casks value goes up with age, ABV drops with age. Casks with high ABVs are more valuable, therefore it is important to monitor your cask’s ABV to sell it at the right balance of age versus alcoholic strength to make the most money from your cask.

Even an old cask with an ABV close to 40% will be less valuable because the risk of it dropping below 40% and no longer being legally whisky becomes higher.

The LA of a cask is important as the price you get for your cask will usually be calculated on an LA basis, for example, a cask valued at £100 per LA with 100 litres of pure alcohol in it will be worth £10,000. Just like for the ABV, LA decreases with age due to evaporation, for example, a slightly older cask may be worth £110 per LA but have only 90 LA making it worth £9,900. Therefore, a cask’s value does not increase indefinitely.

Summary: A cask’s ABV and LA has a significant impact on its value when you come to sell. Do not fixate on getting your cask to an arbitrary age. An 18-year-old cask with an ABV of 39% is worthless, better to sell at 15 years when the ABV is well above 40%. Similarly, a 30-year-old cask may have a value of £1,000 per LA, but if it is nearly empty it may have been worth more when it was younger.

7.      How to sell your cask for the best price?

As with any asset, it is important to put it in front of the right buyers to get the best offers and sell it for the best price.

The value of a whisky cask is initially based on distillery, age, ABV, bulk litres/LA, cask type etc., but there is an additional factor determined by what that cask is worth to the right buyer.

While it may seem tempting to get your cask in front of the eyes of as many potential buyers as possible, for example through an auction, we have found that this can actually harm the potential value of a cask.

Many cask buyers like exclusivity, and they do not particularly want everyone to know how much they paid for their cask. As such, taking time to market a cask exclusively to the right selection of buyers can help you make more money on your cask.

When you come to sell, Mark Littler market your cask in the way that is best for your specific cask to help you make the most from your investment.

Summary: No two casks are the same, and so it follows that the marketing strategy for casks should be unique and tailor-made to help get the most for that specific cask. Marketing to the right buyers in a strategic manner can help you get the best return on your investment.

Interested in a cask investment?

If you are interested in cask investment then please get in touch. We are happy to discuss all aspects of buying and investing in casks of whisky and how to invest strategically to make the most from your cask.

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10:52 20 Jan 21
During the last 12 months I have been actively making tentative enquiries to sell my whisky collection, which I had been collecting for more than 20 years. During this time I had been in discussions with various very well known whisky retailers online, with a view to them purchasing the bottles from me or finding prospective buyers. After many phone calls, emails and conversations, I was left feeling very frustrated and bewildered at their lack of communication in general and commitment to providing me with a service. That was until I discovered Mark Littler through an oline post that had been sent to me from a family member, which highlighted a high profile sale Mark had recently been engaged in. I decided to contact Mark the following day and within hours he had come straight back to me and offered to work with me to sell my collection. This was quite astonishing given the lack of communication that I had received from others. From the outset Mark has always been professional, courteous and friendly, which has made my own experience of using Mark's services an absolute pleasure. His individual care and approach to everything he undertakes on your behalf in providing you with a service is nothing short of exemplary. In no time at all Mark has already sold a much sought after vertical in my collection and I am delighted with the outcome. I would not hesitate in recommending Mark to anyone attempting to sell their own collection.
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20:19 19 Jan 21
I got in touch with Mark having read one of his articles online. I was thinking of investing in a cask and had an offer from a company that shall remain nameless. At this point I thought I should seek independent advice. Mark's professional and informative approach to my questions was excellent. He basically saved me from making a huge potential mistake investing with a company that were not throwing straight dice and trying to pitch sales based on false information. I may add that at this point Mark was not pitching any sale to myself, merely offering good, genuine and free advice.I later had the opportunity to use Mark as a consultant to invest in my first Cask. I have found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly.I feel lucky to have sounded out Mark as a broker and hope to be using him again in the future. I can not recommend him and his team highly enough for their help and time!
Pankaj Khushani
Pankaj Khushani
07:57 06 Jan 21
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Mark. I was looking to buy a cask of whisky and spoke with numerous brokers. The response, transparency and authenticity from Mark was the one that I liked the most. I highly recommend visiting Mark's website and the process outlined by him to own a whisky cask is the most exhaustive and helps you understand the nuances of owning the cask. I highly recommend Mark and will surely be buying through him again.
Dean Reeves
Dean Reeves
15:16 29 Dec 20
Recently, I made enquiries with Mark about buying a whisky cask.He very promptly answered all my questions and gave me all the information I needed to make an informed decision.He was thoroughly professional and there was never any pressure to buy, just support and step-by-step instructions.I am very pleased with the outcome of my cask investment and I look forward to working with Mark again in the future.
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10:49 23 Dec 20
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13:05 22 Dec 20
Mark was thoroughly professional and efficient in helping my family get a great deal in buying some whisky casks.We received a very friendly, quick and personable service with regular updates throughout the process.Highly recommended and greatly appreciated!
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20:05 21 Dec 20
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15:53 20 Dec 20
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Robin Hodgson
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Diane Fyles
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David Charman
16:42 06 Oct 20
Have several casks of high end whisky, I decided to sell one of my investments. An internet search revealed Mark Littler. Only person to respond to my email. Mark sold my first cask in weeks. New exactly what he was talking about and doing . The price was at the very high end of his valuation. He did all the work, I just signed the sales document. as easy as that. Money transferred into my account, and you are talking thousands too. Much appreciated, will now sell another cask as the time is right.
Robert Chell
Robert Chell
15:27 06 Oct 20
Really excellent service, from the valuation to the completion of a sale. Communication was excellent through out the process. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone.
Samuel Hutchinson
Samuel Hutchinson
15:02 06 Oct 20
Great website, lots of useful information.
Geoff Fuller
Geoff Fuller
22:34 25 Sep 20
Mark brokered the sale of a rare bottle of Irish whiskey on my behalf. He knows the market and had placed the item with a private buyer within days of taking the brief. Very professional service throughout. Would certainly use in the future.
John Maguire
John Maguire
21:42 24 Sep 20
Mark Littler 's services can only be rated as Excellent.From Start to finish even in these most difficult times was outstanding. Sale of my Whisky bottle was completed within 10 days and the money in my Account. First class.John Maguire
Matthew Robson
Matthew Robson
08:43 23 Sep 20
I was looking to sell my whisky collection of 28 bottles of Macallan 18 year old to fund the purchase of my first house, so I got in touch with Mark.My father gave me 1 bottle each year for a birthday present so that by the time that I was 18 I would have 18 bottles of 18 year old Macallan. (Yes I'm that guy who was plastered over the media)Mark did a great job of getting professional photos taken of them and creating a PR buzz around the collection and I even ended up on BBC breakfast news, lad bible, and various radio stations around the world.At one point my story was the second most viewed story on BBC world wide news app for the whole weekend with over 2 million views.Needless to say within a day or two of this PR Campaign there was numerous offers.I would like to thank Mark for all his work and helping me with everything.
Iona Thomson
Iona Thomson
07:14 16 Sep 20
Mark provided us with an excellent service for the sale of a cask of Springbank Whisky. He provides a professional, friendly and responsive service, guiding you every step of the way. My mother was delighted with the result. I recommend his end to end service. Thank-you!
Alan Perkins
Alan Perkins
11:56 26 Aug 20
The experience of dealing with Mark and his staff could not have been better. Communication was clear and the process to sell my whiskey was straightforward. I was happy with the price offered and less than 48 hours after sending the bottle in the post the money was I my current account. I will be dealing with Mark again in the future.
Mike Malkoun
Mike Malkoun
08:18 15 Jul 20
Great experience from the very friendly and knowledgeable Mark who was able to help me buy a cask, and made the process seamless even during the lock down! Five star experience.
Ian Braithwaite
Ian Braithwaite
15:45 03 Jul 20
Mark recently helped to successfully sell my cask of Macallan single malt whisky.From our initial discussion I was impressed with the depth of his knowledge and his professional approach. Mark guided me through each step of the process, providing reasons and insights to ensure I made the correct decisions. His estimate of the value of the cask was spot on.I would have no hesitation in using his professional services again.
fran stokes
fran stokes
10:58 13 Jun 20
Mark is a good professional agent true to his word keeps you connected very efficient, would recommend mark to any body in the future.
Football Freestyler
Football Freestyler
17:26 02 Jun 20
Mark was very helpful to me and my family , he is so knowledgeable about whisky, and with his valued advice I was able to sort out my children’s investment easily with confidence. Thank you so much Mark for all your advice and help, I would strongly recommend Mark to anyone.
Jennifer Telliam
Jennifer Telliam
23:34 15 May 20
Very reliable and professional company who I will use again in the future.
David McDonnell
David McDonnell
07:41 15 May 20
Professional service who are also adapting to the challenging new world we are all living in.
James Ritchie
James Ritchie
10:16 22 Apr 20
Fantastic service from start to finish well informed about my item will not hesitate to use again.
Tom Withycombe
Tom Withycombe
10:37 19 Apr 20
Mark and Hanna were a pleasure to deal with when selling my bottle of Macallan 25 y.o. whisky. Everything was handled smoothly, expertly and with no pressure. The courier facility offered is excellent and the sale concluded very quickly and simply. In these days of increasingly doing business on the Internet this experience was top class and I have no hesitation in using Mark's company for similar future business; Top Class!!
Stuart fox
Stuart fox
23:13 14 Apr 20
Thanks mark for your professional advice on selling my whisky very happy with the outcome.Will definitely use again thanks.Stuart.
Georgina Shreeve
Georgina Shreeve
12:33 14 Apr 20
Brilliant service from start to finish, highly recommend Mark! Thank you so much for making the sale so easy for me and for providing such a personal service. Thanks again, Georgina Russell
Dot Penn
Dot Penn
15:26 30 Mar 20
Be patient for great returns.When I came to sell my 10yr old Hogshead of whisky Mark was able to obtain a final price for me that was more than three times the sell back figure to Bruichladdich.Professional from the start. Once Mark had the re-guage figures all I had to do was sit back and let him do the rest. Very efficient and hassel free.A pleasure to do business with and will definetly be contacting him again when my next barrel matures.Thankyou Mark for doing all the hard work.
Steve Pears
Steve Pears
19:37 26 Mar 20
Just over 10 years ago I visited the Bruichladdich distillery and bought a newly filled fresh bourbon barrel. Having allowed it to mature I needed to decide what to do with it. Bruichladdich made an unattractive offer to buy it back.I became aware of Mark Littler, from a Google search. I contacted him based on the many positive reviews. After talking to him and learning of his experience of selling casks I commissioned him to sell my cask.Dealing with Mark has been a pleasure, he has guided me through the process and I have received over 3 times the offer from Bruichladdich.I have found Mark to be realistic and helpful and I recommend his services.
James Godfrey
James Godfrey
10:36 26 Mar 20
Mark was excellent from start to finish in dealing with our whiskey cask sale. I highly recommend his services and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. 5 Star!
Genny Bobroff
Genny Bobroff
17:33 18 Mar 20
Thank you so much Mark for your knowledge, help, support and finally arranging the sale of my silver flatware. With your expertise and knowledge of the market, you found a buyer very quickly, keeping me in the loop all the time and the transaction went through very smoothly.From our first conversation to the conclusion of the sale, everything was handled very professionally. You provided all the packaging and return addresses and all I had to do was take the box to the post office. Simple!I could not be more delighted and would not hesitate to come back to you if need be, or to recommend you and the company very highly on every level.
Ron Hilditch
Ron Hilditch
15:10 18 Mar 20
First class in every way! Excellent communications and service. More than happy with the experience.Mark thanks once again.
Jacky Stark
Jacky Stark
16:56 09 Mar 20
Mark sold two casks of whisky for me. He got a very good price for them and kept me informed through the rather slow process (which he had warned me about). Very pleased with the service.
Andrew Makepeace
Andrew Makepeace
17:04 04 Mar 20
Excellent professional service, Mark kept us well informed throughout and even obtained a higher price when it came to the sale. Would have no hesitation in using again or recommending. Thank you
Christine Jones Bateman
Christine Jones Bateman
10:37 04 Mar 20
Very happy with the service that Mark provides. He is very professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Jochmoal Baxter
Jochmoal Baxter
13:08 17 Feb 20
A friendly and honest service
Gary Toyne
Gary Toyne
19:14 13 Feb 20
Excellent professional service. Thanks Mark!
Caroline Hart
Caroline Hart
13:03 03 Feb 20
Mark offers a brilliant, easy and efficient service. I have used this twice now and both occasions have been simple and fast. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
jane lee
jane lee
20:26 02 Feb 20
Very efficient and professional service. Hannah very helpful and kept me informed of the process thankyou
John Pruimboom
John Pruimboom
00:22 30 Jan 20
I sold my Bruichladdich hogshead cask through Mark and can highly recommend his services. Immediate follow-up and a very clear outlined agreement while Mark managed to get a good price for the cask in a fairly short time period. I’m very pleased and would not hesitate to utilize his services again in the future.
Lynn Murphy
Lynn Murphy
20:02 21 Jan 20
Very happy with the service from Mark Littler, professional and helpful every step of the way. Highly recommended...5 stars!
Myles Hannon
Myles Hannon
16:11 21 Jan 20