Whisky Forum - Cask ownership

Dave h · Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:18 am Post subject: Cask ownership

Do we have many members with their own cask? What experiences can you share about your cask, or has anyone any strong feelings or thoughts of buying a cask.

I had the chance in 2000, but didnt make the step. I am now considering making a step into the journey of cask ownership but welcome any thoughts.

Whisky Rogue · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Posts: 746

I have considered it in the past as an investment, I am not sure of the pricing now and if it would be a good move for a private buyer, it very much depends what you will plan to do with the cask.

drPete · Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:25 am Post subject:

I didn't buy for investment, I bought it to support a new distillery (borders). As far as casks from established distilleries, investment sharks have jumped in so be very careful - use a well established broker not some fly by nights advertising on facebook - or do what I did and support a new distillery (not the Islay one though - casks are insanely prime)

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Whisky Rogue · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Posts: 746

To expand a little on my reply, when I said investment, my thinking in the past was to sell off a number of bottles to cover some of what my costs would have been and to avoid having too many bottles for myself to drink. In the end that is what put me off having too many of a unpredictable quality whisky.

Simps · Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:32 pm Post subject:

I have looked at this myself but going by the costs it now seems a bit out of my reach, this link gives you a download with an idea of whats involved,

https://www.arranwhisky.com/our-distillery/buy-a-whisky-cask

soderd · Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:47 am Post subject:

I own a Swedish cask, from high coast destilley ( http://boxwhisky.se/en/ )

A suprisingly god whisky... as the water in the nearby river stays the same temerature all year they have no issues with cooling.

this means, im told they can mature the whisky all year and gets to the wanted ageing faster.

Dont think it will be an investment, but its a fun journy to follow your cask.

Find a few friends and buy one togheter!

Olorin · Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:07 pm Post subject:

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Dave h · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:12 pm Post subject:

I've been mulling the idea over at Lindores Abbey, much selection and different offering of barrels to accomodate different prices.

Choice from
Firkin Ex R Wine Charred

Ex R Wine Charred

Sherry Firkin

Ex Bourbon Firkin

Sherry

Bourbon Quarter Cask

Refill Quarter Cask

Peated Refill Quarter Cask

Old Forrester ASB

Peated Refill ASB

STR (Wine Barrique)

Bourbon Hogshead

Refill Sherry Hogshead

2nd Refill Sherry Hogshead

Refill Whisky Butt

Refill Whisky Puncheon

Oloroso Sherry Butt

Port Pipe

Unfortunately I'll struggle to get friends to join me as my social circle are non whisky drinkers so unlikely to fork out hundreds of pounds. Ive visited and talked through the team at the distillery and thinking of a refill quarter cask on the basis it will be better aged around 10-12 years then split the contents 3 ways for different finishes.. while not having excessive volumes.

This is not seeking investment or profit, just supporting a local distillery and to have a good feel factor for a decade knowing I own my own cask..

More info here, anyone wanting to join me, give me a shout and share the journey
https://lindoresabbeydistillery.com/welcome-lindores-abbey-distillery/cask-ownership/