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Month: March 2020
A Defence Strategy to make money during recession
10 reasons why cask whisky can make money during this economic storm: Tangible Asset– As a physical asset, Scottish single malt whisky casks are largely uncorrelated with the wider investment market. Geopolitical and socioeconomic factors ordinarily do not have the same effect on the value of wholly owned tangible assets in the way that …
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Stock Market Crash
…And so it has come to pass that the stock market’s ten year bull rally finally looks to be coming to a devastating end. After one of the longest rallies of positive growth in history it looks like the bear market is here and a prolonged recession may be upon us. Already economic titans like …
Diageo’s Whisky Tourism Drive at Caol Ila
Almost a year ago plans were approved and work began on the development of Diageo’s £150million whisky tourism venture. Part of the expansion includes a new state of the art visitor centre at the Caol Ila distillery. One of the warehouses is being turned into the Islay home of Diageo’s infamous blended Scotch brand, Johnnie …
A look at the Caperdonich Distillery
The History The Caperdonich distillery was built in 1898 and was originally known as Glent Grant No.2 as it was built opposite its big sister, in response to the increased demand for whisky. However, as with many other distilleries built in the whisky ‘boom’ of the 1890’s, Glen Grant No.2 closed its doors only a …
A look at the Caol Ila Distillery
The History In 1846 Hector Henderson built a small distillery on a bay next to Port Askaig, on the northeast coast of Islay. The name Caol Ila was given to the distillery which means ‘Sound of Islay’ in Gaelic. The ‘Sound of Islay’ is the stretch of water the distillery overlooks. A then small distillery …
Why are more and more people investing in whisky?
Whisky specialists VCL Vintners has tapped into the growing demand for the amber spirit, and made a name for itself buying and selling some of the world’s finest malts. Rare and maturing whiskies can be potentially lucrative long-term investments for anyone searching for a more secure stock, especially during times of economic and political uncertainty. …
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