Platinum World October 2023

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LIQUID GOLD The Investment Potential of Whisky Casks and the WOWGR Advantage"

Whisky, Scotland's beloved spirit, has

Whisky is a finite resource; once a

always held a special place in the

bottle is consumed, it cannot ever be

hearts of dedicated connoisseurs and

replaced. This scarcity, coupled with

collectors. In recent years, it has also

increasing global demand, has driven

captured the attention of investors

the value of rare and aged whisky to

seeking alternative assets.

new heights.

Investing in whisky, most particularly

Investing in well-chosen whisky casks,

through the acquisition of whisky

in

casks, has now become an attractive

advantages. Well-chosen whisky casks

opportunity

several

allow investors to buy whisky at a relatively early stage of production

article, we'll explore the importance

when prices are lower. As the whisky

of

and

matures over the years, its overall

Owners of Whisky Goods Regulations

value then almost always, typically

(WOWGR)

appreciates significantly.

the

whisky

looking

offer

to

their

those

can

this

diversify

for

particular,

portfolios.

In

Warehouse-keepers and

casks

how can

well-selected

offer

extremely

positive returns.

Secondly, whisky casks can provide diversification benefits, as their value

The Whisky Investment Landscape.

is

less

asset The allure of whisky as an investment is not merely a passing trend. Unlike other forms of investment, whisky possesses unique qualities that make it an intriguing option.

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bonds.

correlated

classes

such

with as

traditional stocks

and


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