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Whisky Partners
Scotch whisky cask investment
$50M+
Total Invested
2K+
Investors
£5,000
Minimum Investment
Overview
Whisky Partners (part of Decant Index) is a UK-based platform specializing in Scotch whisky cask investments. Investors can purchase entire casks of maturing Scotch whisky from prestigious Scottish distilleries with minimums around £5,000. As the whisky ages, it typically appreciates in value, and investors can eventually sell their cask or bottle the whisky.
Key Information
- Founded: 2015
- Asset Class: Wine & Spirits
- Minimum Investment: £5,000
- Accreditation Required: No
- IRA Eligible: No
- Secondary Market: Yes
- Distribution Frequency: At Exit
Fees & Costs
- Management Fee: Annual storage and insurance fees
- Performance Fee: Commission on sale (typically 10-15%)
- Other Fees: Bottling costs if applicable
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- • Physical asset ownership
- • Tax advantages (UK)
- • Rare whisky access
- • Growing demand
✗ Cons
- • High £5K minimum
- • UK-focused
- • Storage fees
- • Long hold periods (10+ years)
Best For
- ✓ Whisky enthusiasts
- ✓ UK investors
- ✓ Long-term investors
Available On
Regulations
- • UK FCA considerations