New-make spirit must be aged in wooden casks for a minimum of three years to earn the label ‘Irish Whiskey’. This has been the way since 1916 when the decision that whiskey could no longer be sold straight from the pot still, was made. Different ages, new-make spirits and cask finishes will all contribute to the characteristics present in the whiskey. However, It can be argued that the cask affects up to 80% of a whiskey’s flavour. In an effort to produce a unique taste to differentiate their spirit from others, some producers will ‘finish’ the maturation process of their aged spirit in a diff ..read more

Recent years have seen a series of unfortunate events unfold one after the other. Between the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, the cost of essentials such as fuel and grain has skyrocketed. The European Central Bank highlights that inflation occurs when there is an increase in the price of goods and services across the board. Essentially, the value of currency decreases over time. As a result of this, savvy investors are beginning to turn away from short term investments heavily influenced by external environmental factors like stocks and bonds, which tend to take a beating during times ..read more

Arming your investment portfolio with tangible, asset backed investments, like casks of Irish whiskey, is a great way to hedge against inflation, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Intangible assets like stocks, bonds and crypto, valuation is heavily dependent on external environmental factors such as financial markets that can fluctuate exponentially. Whereas whiskey isn’t as heavily influenced by external environmental factors like these intangible assets. When beginning research into investing in Irish cask whiskey, it’s important to note that there are a few “building blocks ..read more

The Irish whiskey renaissance is well and truly underway. Reports from the Distilled Spirits Council demonstrate that Irish whiskey is the third fastest growing spirit category by revenue and volume. This growth is largely attributed to the ever-growing trend of premiumisation in the drinks industry. This renaissance has awoken Single Pot Still whiskey from its fifty year slumber, as it takes the crown as the fastest growing category of Irish whiskey. We here at the Whiskey Investment Club recognise the potential that Single Pot Still whiskey has and offer our clients the opportunity to divers ..read more

The whiskey sector was once reserved for a select group of industry insiders. At the Whiskey Investment Club, we offer private individuals and investors access to the exciting world of wholesale premium whiskey cask ownership. What is involved in the whiskey investment process is usually the first question that we’re asked when speaking to clients. We’ve broken the process down into 6 simple steps: Contact Us: Take the first step in the whiskey investment process by contacting us today or requesting further information. Our whiskey cask experts are here to guide you through the process and ..read more

Exit strategies play an essential role in managing your portfolio. They allow you to leave an investment based on your financial and personal goals. When thinking of your exit strategy, consider the following questions: How long do you intend to be in the investment? What do you want to achieve with the investment? How will you know it is time to get out? In whiskey cask investment, exit strategies are critical. After the maturation of five years, you should be able to choose what to do with your cask whiskey. That is why it is important to choose an investment partner who has different ex ..read more

Ever wondered what’s the difference between Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey other than its place of origin and spelling? et’s discuss the main factors! Irish History, Distillation, and Taste: Ireland and Scotland may be close to each other, but they have produced distinct types of whiskey that they couldn’t even agree on the spelling! Take a look: Theories suggest that Irish Whiskey came first. Prototypes were distilled by monks and they evolved from there. Ireland also lays the claim to the world’s oldest distillery in Bushmills which was officially registered in 1608. However, Sc ..read more

US-based BevAlc Insights talks about Irish whiskey’s future growth in their 2022 forecast. According to them, Irish whiskey’s trajectory will continue to go upward because consumers are starting to appreciate its versatility better. The category appeals to a broader age gap. Newcomers, particularly millennials, who are discovering Irish whiskey as they look for an elevated, higher-quality drink. Irish Whiskey by numbers: The rapidly-expanding whiskey investment has seen dramatic gains in recent years. – Data from Drinks Ireland’s Irish Whiskey 2010-2022 Report. Irish Whiskey has sho ..read more