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Can Cask Investment Companies Be Independent Bottlers?
7 Aug 2026
Independent bottlers evolved from cask investment firms are met with skepticism. The 1901 Group’s CEO, Aaron Sparkes, and their Master of Whisky, Matt Chambers, share their insights on the evolving world of whisky cask ownership, maturation and investment.
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In conversation with Aaron Damiano Sparkes, Founder & CEO Whisky 1901
30 May 2024
Luxury Editor
Aaron’s fondness for whisky developed from a relatively early age – he was drawn to its romanticism and appreciated it as a drink, while also recognising its potential for long-term financial returns.
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Whisky 1901 hires a diamond
12 Apr 2024
London Loves Business
Leading whisky cask investment company Whisky 1901 has hired former luxury jewellery and gemstone marketeer, Faye Shilston, as Marketing Director to help drive the company’s ambitious growth and expansion plans.
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Professional Scottish Golfer Ewen Ferguson Tees Off with Cask Investment Company Whisky 1901
13 Mar 2024
Modest Golf
Scotch whisky cask investment company Whisky 1901 has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with professional Scottish golfer, Ewen Ferguson, currently ranked #131 in the world.
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Cask investor Whisky 1901 targets Scottish expansion
12 Mar 2024
The Herald
A whisky cask investment company is to relocate over 1,000 whisky casks owned by its 250-plus investors to Fife. The casks will be managed by Whisky 1901 in two bonded facilities in Glenrothes.
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Jeremy Hunt extends alcohol duty freeze: ‘We’re backing the Great British pub!’
6 Mar 2024
GB News
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has extended the freeze in alcohol duty until next year, which is understood to benefit 38,000 pubs across the UK.
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Spring budget: ‘disappointing but predictable’
6 Mar 2024
The Spirits Business
Jeremy Hunt’s alcohol duty freeze has been welcomed by the trade, however many believe more should have been done to support the spirits and hospitality industries.
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