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YOUTUBE: Whisky Bottle vs Cask Investment

Thinking of making a whisky investment in 2024?  In recent years, alternative investments have thrived under changing economic conditions. Many people have begun to buy whisky and tie up their capital in tangible assets. The question is…which asset? Should you invest in whisky casks or whisky bottles?  Whisky casks and whisky bottles represent two very different […]
Beth Squires is Editor-in-Chief of The Whiskey Wash and a whisky writer.

Thinking of making a whisky investment in 2024? 

In recent years, alternative investments have thrived under changing economic conditions. Many people have begun to buy whisky and tie up their capital in tangible assets. The question is…which asset? Should you invest in whisky casks or whisky bottles? 

Whisky casks and whisky bottles represent two very different sides of the market. Each investment has pros and cons, and also pieces of legislation that you must be aware of before you make a financial investment. 

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In this video, Mark breaks down both sides of the market to help you decide which whisky investment is best for you. 

If you have any questions or you are interested in investing, please call us on 01260 218 718 or email us.

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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.