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reasons to invest
Whisky is traditionally low volatility asset. This stability is one of their most attractive features. Another is that profits can be free from capital gains tax*.
Unlike stocks and shares, you physically own your cask. It’s entirely your decision what happens to it.
Your money is not at the whim of the stock market. Giving you peace of mind to sit back and wait until you’re ready to sell.
Your casks are stored in our own bonded warehouses in Alloa, licensed and audited by HMRC, where it is fully insured and professionally cared for.
We offer the widest range of exit options, including our own marketplace, selling privately, going to auction, gifting or even drinking it yourself to celebrate one of life’s milestones.
Our dedicated account managers will help you create a whisky cask portfolio based around your budget and investment goals.
Whisky is traditionally low volatility asset. This stability is one of their most attractive features. Another is that profits can be free from capital gains tax*.
Unlike stocks and shares, you physically own your cask. It’s entirely your decision what happens to it.
Your money is not at the whim of the stock market. Giving you peace of mind to sit back and wait until you’re ready to sell.
Your casks are stored in our own bonded warehouses in Alloa, licensed and audited by HMRC, where it is fully insured and professionally cared for.
We offer the widest range of exit options, including our own marketplace, selling privately, going to auction, gifting or even drinking it yourself to celebrate one of life’s milestones.
Our dedicated account managers will help you create a whisky cask portfolio based around your budget and investment goals.
Secure Asset Storage: Advanced Warehouse Solutions
We offer our clients exclusive access to these warehouses, ensuring that your whisky, wine or spirits are stored securely in our facilities.
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Our cask sales are tailored to you, so we offer both aged and new make casks. Storage and insurance is included on most purchases; however, this does depend on which you choose so please make sure you read the item’s description thoroughly.
When you purchase a cask from us, it’s yours and you take ownership of it. However, we strongly suggest any whisky that is purchased as an investment should be looked at as a minimum hold time of five years.
Whisky bottled at ten years of age will forever remain a ten-year-old Scotch, whereas a cask allows the Whisky to continue to grow in value. Natural evaporation during maturation period means, casks are exempt from capital gains tax, with duty suspended until bottled.
Purchasing a cask doesn’t mean that you need to find a way to store your cask - casks must legally be stored in duty-suspended bonded warehouses in Scotland as they mature. You won't need to pay the excise and duty if you don’t bottle your whisky and most cask investors sell them on for a profit.
Whisky has proved to be an excellent alternative investment. It’s a tangible asset, and at times has offered more financial security than stocks and shares, with value usually rising with age. We’re not able to give any guarantees about the likely performance of a cask but we can reference past performance.
When it comes to selling your cask, there are multiple exit options that Decant Index can assist with.
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*36.3% - Our customer T O'Brien bought a 2016 Aultmore Malt Scotch Whisky barrel for £3,155 on 22/10/21, held the barrel for 510 days, then sold it back to us for £4,755 on 16/03/23, earning him £1,600 in profit (a 50.7% return in total, 36.3% in annualised returns). *21.9% - Our customer R Morrison bought a 2012 Tullibardine Malt Scotch Whisky barrel for £4,100 on 05/08/21, held the barrel for 568 days, then sold it back to us for £5,500 on 24/02/23, earning him £1,400 in profit (a 34.1% return in total, 21.9% in annualised returns). *30.82% - Our customer T O'Brien bought a 2014 Glen Moray Malt Scotch Whisky barrel for £5,600 on 10/10/21, held the barrel for 522 days, then sold it back to us for £7,326 on 16/03/23, earning him £1,726 in profit (a 30.82% return in total, 20.67% in annualised returns). *16.3% - Our customer C Roy bought a 2020 Bladnoch Kirkcowan barrel for £2,000 on 11/12/20, held the barrel for 894 days, then sold it back to us for £2,800 on 24/05/23, earning him £800 in profit (a 40% return in total, 16.3% in annualised returns). *15.1% - Our customer GT McColgan bought a 2012 North British Distillery, Muirhall Warehouse, Addleswell, West Calder EH11 8NT Malt Scotch Whisky barrel for £4,450 on 16/08/21, held the barrel for 434 days, then sold it back to us for £5,250 on 24/10/22, earning him £800 in profit (an 18% return in total, 15.1% in annualised returns). *13.8% - Our customer T O'Brien bought a 2015 Deanston Malt Scotch Whisky barrel for £3,138 on 28/09/21, held the barrel for 534 days, then sold it back to us for £3,772 on 16/03/23, earning him £634 in profit (a 20.2% return in total, 13.8% in annualised returns). *The client returns are based on the last 206 clients as of 1st September 2023 that have exited their investment and have held for an average of 526 days, it is important to note that past performance is not an indication of future performance. ** 2022 Knight Frank luxury investment index
Disclaimer: You must be 18 years or older to purchase alcohol-based products from Decant Index. Information provided by Decant Index is of a purely general nature to inform you of the wine, whisky cask and rum cask industry, and it does not always relate to trades, sales or returns carried out or achieved by Decant Index. Please note that any numerical figures or investment performance results mentioned on our website, connected or related sites and content are based on historical data and are provided for informational purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and there are no guarantees of any specific investment returns. All investments involve risks, and you should carefully consider your own financial circumstances and seek professional advice before making any investment decisions. Do not invest unless you are prepared to lose the money you have invested. Decant Index employees are not tax advisors and cannot advise on the tax benefits of asset investment. Tax treatment is subject to HMRC guidelines. If you require tax advice on asset investment, you should seek the advice of a qualified tax advisor. Decant Index is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and we do not offer any specific financial advice on the use of assets as investments. As this is an unregulated product, investing in this asset does not afford the same protection as regulated products. Any investment is, therefore, speculative.
Fees do apply: please see our terms and conditions. If you are purchasing wine, whisky or rum cask for investment, you must consider the cost of maintaining your cask. You maybe liable for storage and insurance. The price will be dependent on how comprehensive the policy is and premiums may increase on an annual basis. It is advisable to perform regular health checks on your cask or wine every three years. Decant Index may occasionally require certain information from you to comply with HMRC requirements.
Casks: Cask services are chargeable to you, including regauging, samples, and photographs. All casks are stored within HMRC-bonded warehouses and are subject to strict rules and regulations set by HMRC. If you wish to sample or bottle your cask, duty and VAT will be due before the whisky or rum has been bottled and the finished goods are removed from the HMRC-bonded warehouses. This remains the responsibility of the cask owner. “New Make” spirit has to be matured for 3 years, during which time its alcoholic strength could reduce. In addition, the volume of spirit will decrease over time (“the Angels’ share”). For the product to be classed as “whisky”, it must retain a minimum strength of 40%.
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