Record sale of a whisky cask!
After selling one its casks for a record £16 million, Ardberg is donating £1 million to charities on Islay. The sale price surpasses all previous cask records. Distilled in 1975, “cask number three” is the oldest barrel that the distillery has released and 88 bottles will be produced from the cask over five years. The […]
Buy whisky by the cask
Whisky is a complex spirit that takes years to produce. The process is both labour and capital intensive, requiring a significant investment of time and money. The first step is to create the mash, which is a mixture of water, grain, and yeast. This is then fermented and distilled to produce the whisky. The spirit […]
The most expensive whisky sold at auction
We were interested to read an article from the HIConsumption magazine listing the most expensive whiskies ever sold at auction. The list relates to bottles rather than casks, but of the ten bottles it’s a significant achievement that 6 were from Scottish distiller The Macallan from its 1926 cask of 40 bottles, which means they […]
Why now is the perfect time to invest in casked Scottish whisky
As any experienced investor knows, timing is everything. And right now, there’s no better time to invest in casked Scottish whisky than today. Read on for four reasons why. 1) The market for whisky is growing rapidly, especially in Asia The market for whisky is booming, and there are many reasons why now is the […]
The Benefits of Investing in Casks of Scottish Whisky
It’s no secret that Scotch whisky is a coveted drink. Supposedly, the water used to make it must come from the River Spey, and each distillery has its own production methods and secrets. The popularity of Scotch whisky means that there’s a lot of money to be made in investing in it – but what […]
The history of cask-aged Scottish whisky
Cask-aged Scottish whisky has a long history. It is thought to date back to the early days of whisky distillation in Scotland in the early 15th century. Cask-aging was originally used as a way to improve the quality of the whisky, as the longer the whisky was aged, the smoother and more refined it became. […]
The Chivas Brothers are investing £88m into Scotch whisky
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin producer, is investing £88m into two of its distilleries. The company, which is owned by Pernod Ricard, said the investment would go towards upgrading its Strathisla and Glen Keith distilleries in Speyside. The move comes as Chivas Brothers looks to increase its production capacity ahead of what […]
Record breaking 5ft 11ins bottle of whisky to go under the hammer
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Forgotten whisky cask sets £1m auction record
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Whisky and visas could be part of a UK-India trade deal
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