Whisky is traditionally low volatility asset. This stability is one of their most attractive features. Another is that profits can be free from capital gains tax*.
Unlike stocks and shares, you physically own your barrel. It’s entirely your decision what happens to it.
Your money is not at the whim of the stock market. Giving you peace of mind to sit back and wait until you’re ready to sell.
Your barrels are stored in our own bonded warehouses in Alloa, licensed and audited by HMRC, where it is fully insured and professionally cared for.
We offer the widest range of exit options, including our own marketplace, selling privately, going to auction, gifting or even drinking it yourself to celebrate one of life’s milestones.
Our dedicated Account Managers will help you create a whisky barrel portfolio based around your budget and investment goals.
Our barrel sales are tailored to you, so we offer both aged and new make barrels. Storage and insurance is included on most purchases; however, this does depend on which you choose so please make sure you read the item’s description thoroughly.
Investing in whisky barrels with Whisky Partners is straightforward. We offer a range of premium casks from renowned distilleries, providing full ownership and management services to help you maximise your investment.
When you purchase a barrel from us, it’s yours and you take ownership of it. However, we strongly suggest any whisky that is purchased as an investment should be looked at as a minimum hold time of five years.
Whisky bottled at ten years of age will forever remain a ten-year-old Scotch, whereas a cask allows the Whisky to continue to grow in value. Natural evaporation during maturation period means, barrels are exempt from capital gains tax, with duty suspended until bottled.
Purchasing a cask doesn’t mean that you need to find a way to store your cask - casks must legally be stored in duty-suspended bonded warehouses in Scotland as they mature. You won't need to pay the excise and duty if you don’t bottle your whisky and most barrel investors sell them on for a profit.
Whisky has proved to be an excellent alternative investment. It’s a tangible asset, and at times has offered more financial security than stocks and shares, with value usually rising with age. We’re not able to give any guarantees about the likely performance of a barrel but we can reference past performance.
When it comes to selling your barrel, there are multiple exit options that Whisky Partners can assist with.