Welcome to The 1901 Group

Private Investment. Structured Ownership. Long-Term Discipline.

The 1901 Group acquires and oversees bonded tangible assets with defined custody, documentation and realisation pathways.

The Underlying Asset

Bonded Scotch whisky casks held within HMRC-licensed facilities

Each cask represents a tangible, individually identifiable holding matured in accordance with UK production standards and stored under regulated warehouse custody.

Ownership is formally documented and remains in bond throughout the holding period. Selection criteria include distillery provenance, production year and maturation profile.

The 1901 Group oversees acquisition, custody and defined realisation pathways with full transparency around fees and documentation.

What type of investor are you?

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    HMRC-licensed bonded storage
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    Documented legal ownership
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    Insured while in bond
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    Defined exit routes
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    Transparent fee structure

Our Experience

The 1901 Group brings together financial, operational and sector expertise relevant to bonded Scotch whisky cask ownership.

Industry certifications and established relationships support our acquisition and oversight activities.

Clients work directly with senior team members throughout the holding period.

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About us

aaron sparkes
ryan fazackerley
Michael Sparkes
Stefanie Mros
Joe Arnold
harry bradley
matt chambers
James Field
Victoria Crawford

2,000+

Casks Under Management

£40m+

Assets Under Management

500+

Client Relationships

15+

Years of Experience

The 1901 Group also operates Whisky 1901, an independent bottling division offering selected single-cask releases. This activity is separate from our investment operations.

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Insights

Commentary & updates on market & investment developments

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Autumn Budget 2026: What It Means for Whisky Cask Investors

How does the Autumn Budget 2026 affect whisky cask investors? Explore changes to alcohol duty, Capital Gains Tax, personal taxation and inheritance tax.

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For detailed information on acquisition structure, custody arrangements, risk considerations and realisation pathways, request The 1901 Group Investment Guide.

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