Looking to invest in cask whiskey?
Contact us for more…
- Request a copy of our investment brochure by filling out the form on this page.
- Email info@whiskeyinvest.com to request a call from one of our advisors
- Call us on +353 1 961 8922.
The Next Steps On Your Cask Investment Journey…
- Contact us today! Our whiskey cask experts are on hand to talk you through the whiskey investment process and to answer any questions you might have.
- Prefer face-to-face meetings? You’re more than welcome to visit us at our offices to discuss all things whiskey and of course, a private tour and tasting.
- Together, we will build a tailored investment proposal and finalise your cask offer.
- Once you have reviewed and accepted the proposal, we will issue all relevant information documents and invoice for payment.
- Upon receipt of payment, cask ownership is transferred to you (or a nominee). You will receive confirmation of ownership from us and the bonded warehouse where your cask is stored.
- Watch your investment grow! It is now time to let your whiskey mature. We recommend a period of 5 years, which is why we cover 5 years insurance and storage in a government bonded warehouse. However, the longer you age the whiskey, the more sought after and valuable it will become.
- When it is time to exit your investment, we will be on hand to help you find the most suitable exit strategy in pursuit of maximizing your returns.
- Like all investments, returns can rise and fall depending on market conditions. We recommend all investors to seek independent financial advice.
Why Invest In Irish Whiskey?
- Solid returns from casks of ageing whiskey have been achieved over many years. Investing in ageing barrels of whiskey is an asset-backed mix of risk and reward.
- The whiskey market, specifically Irish whiskey, has experienced double digits growth annually for more than two decades.
- Unlike most commodities, whiskey typically increases in quality and value as It grows old. It Is also a major exported product where demand currently outstrips the supply.
Irish Whiskey By Numbers
- Irish whiskey has grown from 5 million cases in 2015 to 12 million cases in 2020. This figure is projected to grow to 20 million cases by 2030.
- The value of Irish whiskey exports exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022. Correspondingly, Irish whiskey is now sold in 140 markets globally.
- Irish whiskey is the third-fastest growing spirits category in the world by both revenue and volume.
How it works:
The Investment process
Production
Once distilled, the new make spirit is transferred to carefully selected casks for maturation. All casks are first fill, this means it is the first time the cask will be used to make Irish Whiskey so the best possible flavour profile will be achieved. As an Investor, you are welcome to visit the distillery at any time to witness all aspects of production and sample the whiskey produced on site
Wholesale Investment
We arrange insurance and storage in a government bonded warehouse for a period of five years as the whiskey matures. The cask ownership is Immediately transferred to our investors or their nominated beneficiaries. Certificates of ownership from both us and the bonded warehouse will be issued at time or purchase. Our whiskey cask experts will be on hand at every stage of the process to advise and manage your investment as it matures.
Maturation
The new make spirit will be laid down to mature for five years in premium barrels. After a period of three years, the spirit officially becomes classified as Irish whiskey and can be bottled and sold as such. However we recommend a minimum maturation period of five years to produce the optimum flavour profile for your whiskey. As per our recommendation, we include this 5 years insurance and storage in a government bonded warehouse in our investment package.
We also offer a range of ‘finishing casks’ which can add further complexity, interest and value. Examples include port, rum, sherry and Madeira.
If you wish to leave your whiskey to mature further than five years and increase Its value even further, maturation duration extensions are possible upon request…
Exit strategies
At the end of the five years maturation. you can choose whether to continue your whiskey’s maturation or remove it from the bonded warehouse.
Options include selling the mature whiskey stock to new and existing brand owners who require ongoing mature stocks to meet their demand.
You may also choose to bottle your whiskey to enjoy privately or sell as a branded product.
With our contacts and connections international spirits, we are on hand to help and advise whichever option you choose