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Month: April 2022
Taxation of wasting chattels: A focus on whisky casks
In a recent webinar hosted by VCL Vinters, Assistant Tax Manager, Simone Lyons, discussed the tax implications and laws with regard to whisky casks. Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the increase in value of an asset between the time it is acquired and the time it is disposed of (or deemed to be …
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Top 10 bars for whisky in London
London is a city that knows how to celebrate. With so much diversity and culture on offer, it’s no wonder that there are endless options for things to do in the capital. And on 21st May 2022, the city will come alive with World Whisky Day celebrations! If you’re looking for the best places to …
Bottle shortages at Diageo conglomorate
Diageo, one of the largest conglomerates in the world, is currently experiencing a bottle shortage. This has caused prices to spike and left many consumers frustrated. The company has not released an official statement, but it is believed that the shortage is due to a recent increase in demand for their products. The impact of …
Whisky – the most complex spirit ever made
Whisky is one of the most complex spirits in the world. It takes many years to make and has a unique flavour that is unlike any other spirit. There are many different types of whisky, but all of them share the same distinct complexity that makes whisky so special. In this article, we will …
Whisky on the Blockchain
In a world where whisky is becoming an increasingly popular investment opportunity, it’s no surprise that the sale of rare and collectable whiskies are being conducted on the blockchain. VCL Vintners’ record-breaking sale of a Rare Macallan whisky cask NFT is a prime example of this. The cask, which held a vintage of Macallan single …
Private Cask sales
There is something incredibly exciting about owning a cask of whisky. Whether it’s to celebrate a special moment in time – the birth of a child or grandchild, for instance – or as a way to remember a trip to a distillery with friends, buying a cask and watching it develop over a decade or more is …
From Grain to Glass – How whisky is made
There are few drinks as complex, interesting, and rewarding as whisky. Made all over the world, this spirit takes many different forms, but always retains a certain complexity that makes it a favourite of drinkers around the globe. In this article, we will explore the process of whisky making from grain to glass. It is …
VCL sets new world record for NFT whisky cask
In October 2021, VCL Vintners announced that they had set a new world record for selling a Rare Macallan Whisky Cask NFT. VCL managed to sell the cask NFT for an impressive $2.33 million USD. This is great news for the whisky industry, as it shows that there is high demand for rare and expensive …
Financial markets update: Q1 2022
UK house market breaks £8 trillion barrier UK housing value hit a record high of £8.41 trillion in 2021 – up 10.6% on 2020. The value rose by £804 billion, the biggest annual increase in value ever recorded. The South East saw the greatest increase in housing value, up £155 billion. London and the South …
