Painting whisky cask investment in a new light
For too long, investing in whisky casks has been too complex a picture… Not any more.
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HOW IT WORKS
Blockchain, tokenisation,
and a 32-year-old Single Malt.
Our process might seem complex behind the scenes, but it’s simple to understand. First, we split the cask into fractions. Each fraction then becomes a token with a relative value to the number of tokens created (e.g a £100,000 cask split into 10,000 tokens will produce tokens with a value of £10).
These tokens are then registered on a blockchain, which is just an online ledger of everything that happens to each token. If a token is bought, sold or traded, each and every change is registered within the blockchain and only the owner can authorise a change.
This means it is impossible to move or change these tokens without an official record of ownership. Once you’ve purchased your tokens, there’s a record on multiple blockchain databases that makes sure your proof of ownership is secure.
WHY DIGICASK?
Trust issues..
THE MARKET
Why invest in Whisky casks?
Due to growing international demand, the whisky market is booming. But this also means that many of us are priced out of investing.
At Digicask, we are democratising this market through our tokenisation process, so everyone can get involved. Obviously, the potential of your return will depend on your investment - whether you’re buying a larger share of a mature cask, or taking advantage of new makes or younger casks, which we intend to release in the future.
It’s important to note that if you’re looking for fast returns, cask investment may not be for you. No dividends are paid out during the lifetime of your cask and for most casks, we would recommend a minimum 10 - 18 year commitment period. That said, DigiCask is different. Our platform lets you trade your ownership with others in the community, giving you a faster exit than the industry norm, if you need it.
However you choose to invest, we can say with confidence that casks are a good long-term investment.
Stable Asset Class
Whisky casks have shown consistent appreciation in value, especially rare or limited-edition ones. They often outperform traditional investments like stocks or bonds.
Growing Global Demand
As whisky gains popularity, particularly in emerging markets, the demand for high-quality casks continues to increase. This drives up their value over time. Add to that a constant stream of new casks, and the market should continue to grow.
Low Maintenance
Unlike other assets such as stocks or bonds, whisky casks don’t require much upkeep (our expert warehouses look after that). That makes them a relatively hands-off investment with the potential for solid returns.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
So what can I expect?
There’s been a lot written about the whisky investment market recently, and a lot of it is misleading.
As with any investment opportunity, there are risks involved with the purchase of whisky casks. They include the Angels taking more than their share, the ABV level dropping below the required level or an unavoidable disaster in a warehouse. No investment is immune from going down as well as up.
However, whisky casks do have a historic track record of providing a good return on investment in the long term, just not necessarily at the levels some companies claim. You may have seen figures as high as 535% increase over 10 years, which was from the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, but it only included extremely rare whisky in its calculations.
At DigiCask we make no claims as to the performance of your investment, we simply aim to provide access to reliably sourced, well selected whisky, which will be well stored. That way, you can be sure that however your whisky performs, you will have the best chance of seeing a return on your investment.
Low cost of entry
Due to the way we fractionalise the casks during the tokenisation process, your cost of entry is significantly lowered. You can then choose to invest in multiple casks, rather than risking everything on a single option.
Ride the market
Whisky is a long-term investment, so market blips - like the one we experienced last year (2024) - will not necessarily harm your investment because you’ll have time to let the market stabilise again.
History repeats
The market has shown that as long as you invest in the right cask, at the right time, there is an excellent chance of achieving a strong return on your whisky investment. That’s why we’re here to guide you with our selected casks. It’s your chance to own a piece of history.
THE CASK
Your chance to own a piece of history
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