Some recent exits from our clients
2020 to 2025
VCL Client Exits: Average Annual Client Return
*2025 YTD returns calculated from 01/01/2025 to 01/05/2025. The value of investments are variable and can go down as well as up. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Discover the Whisky Cask Opportunity
Cask whisky is a tangible, collectible asset with intrinsic and growing global value—a real, physical product you own outright.
Hands-off investment.
Your casks are stored and managed in professional, HMRC-bonded warehouses, so you never have to worry about security or logistics.
Tax-free growth.
There is no capital gains tax on profits from selling cask whisky in the UK, allowing you to potentially maximize your returns.
Fully licensed by HMRC.
The entire process is regulated and runs through licensed operators registered with HMRC to ensure compliance and authenticity.
Flexible exit strategies.
You can sell your casks, bottle the whisky, or diversify your strategy to suit your preferences - giving you more control.
Accessible portfolios.
Portfolios start from just £10,000, making whisky cask investing accessible and flexible for a broad range of investors.
How Whisky Cask Investments Work
Discover the simple fundamentals behind one of the most consistent alternative asset classes in the UK market. Whisky casks naturally increase in value as they age - creating an investment that matures with time, not speculation.
Buy Direct from the Source
Casks are purchased straight from distilleries and brokers at wholesale prices. This gives investors access to the same product before any brand mark-up, and at a stage when whisky holds its highest growth potential.
Time Does the Heavy Lifting
As whisky matures in the cask, it becomes rarer, more desirable, and therefore more valuable. This natural ageing process enhances both quality and value - meaning your investment appreciates simply by being stored under the right conditions.
A perfect supply imbalance
Scotch whisky is strictly regulated. Only a limited number of casks are produced each year, making supply tight - especially as global demand surges. Scarcity supports rising cask prices over time, benefitting long-term holders.
Multiple Ways to Exit
When you’re ready, casks can be sold to private collectors, independent bottlers, or whisky brands - either through our exit channels or independently. Many investors choose to hold multiple casks to stagger their returns over time.
Learn about whisky cask investments
Learn about our company and track record
Discover how to build a good portfolio
An overview of the whisky industry
The cask purchase process
Why profits from casks are tax free
Flexible Exit Strategies
We pride ourselves on transparency, integrity, and results - and our clients agree. With hundreds of reviews and an outstanding 4.9-star rating, investors consistently highlight our knowledgeable team, smooth process, and dependable returns. Here are just a few of their stories.
Friendly and helpful staff. Professional and efficient client services and a great investment product. The whole experience from first chat to completing purchases was enjoyable, quick and hasslefree.
Jacqueline R
June 16, 2025
It took years of research to buy a whisky cask for the 1st time, VCL presented a solid and attractive proposition in the industry, press, social media and website. Specially Ben, also Martha and Mark, made it a consistent and professional experience matching the image created by VCL. A dream came true.
Carlos C
April 25, 2025
I bought a few casks with VCL about 5 years ago and have had a great relationship with the company since. I have just sold one of those casks. The sale was managed well. It was great to make a profit and see the money paid direct into my account. I look forward to further transactions in the future.
Adrian N
April 06, 2025
I have been investing with VCL for a couple of years now. Always very impressed with the engagement I have from the whole team. They provide a very professional and knowledgeable investment portfolio management service which sees my investment grow year on year.
James L
March 06, 2025
I have been a client of VCL for quite a few years and have found it to be an ideal company to invest in. My contact, Tommy Major, is a courteous, highly well-informed professional with whom it is a pleasure to work. His strength is that he gives candid advice which… has proved in every instance to have increased my ROI.
Mike B
January 30, 2025
Great experience with VCL, excellent communication and follow up. Initially made contact for information but was so impressed we decided to invest with them. Friendly, knowledgeable and first class service.
David F
September 22, 2024
