VCL in the Press

Investors could warm up their portfolios with a wee dram – as rare Scotch prices soar on the back of the Brexit deal. The United States imposed a 25 per cent tax on single malt Scotch imports a couple of years ago – punishment for the EU subsidising aircraft maker...

Tim Ashley could be a broker at Goldman Sachs. He does come off as a City trader – chatty, gregarious, up for a laugh (and, one day, a drink). But his VCL Vintners firm trades whisky rather than shares from an office that is just beside the Gherkin in the...

The die-hard whisky fan in your life may have amassed a collection of rare single malts. They may even have visited their favourite distillery. It’s time to buy them the ultimate gift this Christmas – an invest-grade whisky cask. From an investment perspective, the popularity of whisky continues to make...

Scotch single malt whisky specialists VCL Vintners has amassed over £60 million in stock under management. Investors seeking financial shelter during times of economic volatility will naturally head towards tangible assets – and the Scotch cask investment market has benefited enormously from this influx of new investors. With Covid-19 shutting...

The popularity of whisky continues to make it a healthy proposition from an investment perspective. According to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index 2019, rare whisky has demonstrated returns of 540% over the past decade. VCL Vintners is a London-based brokerage specialising in the sourcing and managing of investment-grade Scotch...

Scotch whisky is more than just a drink; it can also be collected with a view to long-term financial gains. Rare whisky is a valuable asset from a profit perspective, demonstrating returns of 540% over the past decade alone, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index 2019. VCL Vintners...

VCL Vintners are excited to announce the launch of a dedicated family financial planning service to help whisky investors select whisky casks to be held for the long-term, often to help with a child’s house deposit or as a graduation gift. Financial stability and early retirement seem to be elusive...

Enjoying a glass of aged whisky is a great way of relaxing or celebrating. But did you know that this liquid gold could have some benefits for your finances, too? Scotch whisky was named the highest performing alternative asset in 2019 by the Knight Frank Luxury Index, after rising an...

Whisky cask investment brokers VCL Vintners have grown their assets under management in excess of £12 million over the past 12 months, surpassing £50 million total assets under management. The company is targeting even more growth over the next 12 months as private investors are feeling the impact from the global...

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...