Wine, art, now even non-fungible tokens – the list of alternative asset classes is as varied as it is long. But whisky casks are making their arrival at the heart of the market, with the Knight Frank Luxury Index suggesting their values had shot up 534 per cent over a ten-year period.
This glossary will provide you with the key terms to discuss whisky casks. Whether you are a cask owner or an aspiring one, this glossary
The UK has scrapped the 24-year-old WOWGR licence, simplifying cask ownership. Private collectors can now own casks without business licensing requirements which is expected to boost
Whisky is often seen as a male-dominated industry, but we at EW&W would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions
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As with all collections, previous performance is no guarantee of future performance.
Our website offers information about whisky cask collecting, but not personal financial advice. If you’re not sure which casks are right for you, please request advice, for example from a financial advisor. If you decide to buy whisky with Elite Whisky and Wine. Remember that whisky cask prices can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you put in.
