Historic Whiskey Barrel Fraud And How To Avoid It
From ponzi schemes to price inflation, whisky barrel investment fraud has cost investors millions over the last 3 decades, but we can learn from past scams to safely buy whisky barrels whether for drinking or potential investment.
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Full ownership of your barrel, and storage at our exclusive partner warehouse, gives you the opportunity to fully experience your whiskey as it matures.
What Is Whiskey Barrel Investment?
Some people buy a whiskey barrel as a potential investment, some buy barrels because they love whiskey and like the idea of owning their own, and others buy for a combination of the two reasons.
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Johnnie Walker Unveils $20,000 Collaboration with Fashion Icon Olivier Rousteing
Couture Expression is a four bottle collection created as the first in a two-part collaboration between the Johnnie Walker Vault and Olivier Rousteing
Irish Whiskey Review: Natterjack Blend No. 1
Natterjack is named so after a type of toad. Distinctive and set apart by the yellow line that runs across its body, it is the only toad species that is native to Ireland and is a perfect way to represent a brand that also stands out from the crowd.
World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Launches Limited Edition “Sinteis”
The award winning GlenAllachie distillery has unveiled a new limited-edition series: Sinteis Part 1 combines scotch aged in virgin oak and first-fill sherry casks for an innovative new experience
Can I Make 10-20% PA From A Whiskey Barrel?
Returns from whiskey barrels are not guaranteed. It is unrealistic to expect uniform growth as a barrel matures and a PA % is misleading – find out why.
The Macallan Unveils Tree of Life Collection Honoring Charles Rennie Mackintosh
The Macallan Tree of Life Collection features a rare 46-year-old single malt alongside a more accessible ‘Art is the Flower’ expression honoring Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
What Are Naming Rights And Why Do They Matter?
A barrel with “naming right” has the right to use the distillery’s name on any bottles produced from the barrel, but why does that matter when buying a barrel of scotch?
10 Things To Know Before You Buy A Barrel
Whether you are buying a barrel of whiskey for pleasure or as an investment, you should check that you understand these 10 things about buying a barrel of scotch before you buy. These range from the technical measurements that determine a barrel’s value to the documentation that ensures full ownership.
Do I Need A Duty Representative?
Until March 2025 non-UK based businesses needed a WOWGR registered duty representative to own casks, but this requirement has now been removed.
Do I Need A WOWGR?
WOWGR is a registration scheme that only applies to Warehouses and Warehousekeepers involved in the storage and transfer of ownership of duty suspended goods, including scotch whisky casks.
New Riff Distilling Unveils 2025 Single Malt
New Riff Distilling has announced the release of its 2025 Single Malt whiskey, featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys aged up to 10 years.
The English Distillery Commemorates 80 Years of VE Day With Limited Edition Single Malt
The English Distillery has partnered with Norfolk-based charity Walking with the Wounded (WWTW) for this special release commemorating 80 years since VE Day – May 8th, 1945.
What Is An Independent Bottler?
Whisky drinkers often turn to “official” distillery releases by default, but it’s independent bottlers who are the treasure hunters transforming forgotten casks into your next favorite single cask cask bottle.