Whisky Cask Investment: From Cask to Bottle in 6 Steps

by Aaron | Feb 27, 2024 | Ownership & Structure

Ever dreamt of bottling your own Scotch? It might just be easier than you think. When it comes to whisky cask investment, there are several recognised ways for cask investors to exit the market when the timing is right. This includes selling your cask to another...

Whisky Investment Guide: Bottles or Casks?

by Aaron | Feb 23, 2024 | Ownership & Structure

Bottles or Casks? When it comes to whisky investment in bottles or casks, for most enthusiasts, it’s not really a case of investing in one or the other – both have their own appeal. Here at Whisky 1901, many of our cask investors are collectors of rare bottles too....

The Art of Coopering: How a Whisky Cask is Made

by Matt | Oct 26, 2023 | Ownership & Structure

The highly skilled and traditional craft of coopering is having a renaissance. As the whisky industry grows to unprecedented levels around the world, the need for casks to mature spirit in is also growing. Coopers, the people that make and repair whisky barrels,...

Explained: A Guide to Whisky Casks and Sizes

by Matt | Jul 12, 2023 | Ownership & Structure

Much of the flavour comes from the cask The different types of whisky casks and sizes, plus what they are made from, have a profound effect on the Scotch whisky spirit maturing within. Many people say that much of the flavour – up to 75% – comes from the...

Whisky 1901 to move 1,000+ whisky barrels to new facilities in Fife

by Aaron | May 8, 2023 | Ownership & Structure

Whisky 1901 is moving more than 1,000 barrels of whisky owned by its 250+ investors to two facilities in Glenrothes, including one on Southfield Industrial Estate. The barrels will be transported from 50 Scottish distilleries over the next 12 months. The move will...

How Important is Proof of Ownership when Investing in Whisky?

by Aaron | Mar 24, 2023 | Ownership & Structure

Proof of ownership There is lots to consider when investing in whisky, but nothing is more important than understanding the ownership structures in place when it comes to investing in whisky casks. You need to be sure that you, the investor, are the legal owner of the...