Revisiting the Lowland Bond
This large warehousing facility is where many casks owned by Whisky 1901 customers are stored. To put this in context – this is not the norm for cask investment firms. Most have casks dotted around various bonded warehouses all over Scotland. Many of these belong to...
The Angels’ Share: 10 Questions to Ask Your Whisky Broker
The angels’ share It might sound sweet, but despite the name it could leave a sour taste when it comes to your whisky investment if you aren’t armed with the right information. To ensure you make the most from any cask investment, we’ve put together 10 key...
My Visit to the Lowland Bond
A couple of months ago an article on this blog – Experiencing Whisky Investment: Lowland Bond Facility Visit – looked at a significant step taken by Whisky 1901. This saw the company secure warehouse facilities to store and mature all casks held in its portfolio. The...
The role of a regauge in whisky cask investment
What is a regauge? When it comes to realising your whisky cask investment, the process of regauging plays a vital role. As whisky matures in its cask, a small amount naturally evaporates into the porous wood. Known as the ‘angels’ share’, this evaporation is typically...