Important: Whisky cask investment is unregulated, and your capital is at risk.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Cask and bottle whisky investments. There is no FSCS protection. The value of your investment can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Returns shown are estimates based on current market prices and historical data, they are not guaranteed, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The whisky cask market is illiquid: there is no guaranteed secondary market, and you may not be able to sell when you choose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. If you are unsure whether this type of investment is right for you, seek independent financial advice before proceeding.
Birchwood Stanhope is not a regulated financial adviser. We introduce clients to investment opportunities; we do not manage investments on your behalf.
Macallan 1990: Cask to Bottle
A 36-year-old Sherry cask, targeting 40 years of maturity. Fractional interests in Glencairn Crystal bottles. Managed by S&R.
Custody & Provenance
The Cask is held and managed by S&R.
S&R has already secured the cask and will bottle the liquid at 40 years of maturity.
- Distillery: Macallan
- Cask Type: PX Sherry
- Fill Date: 12 February 1990
- Current Age: 36 years
- ABV: 46.8%
- Last Regauge: Nov 2024
- Estimated Bottle Yield: 247
- Vessel: Full-sized 70cl Glencairn Crystal
Tasting profile (indicative): Colour: Very dark chestnut. Nose: Slightly sharp citrus, moving to sweeter dry fruit classic raisins, sultanas, Christmas-style cake. Cedarwood, oak, leather, fragrant potpourri. Palate: Dry oak, sweet dry fruits, dark chocolate, coffee, black pepper.
Documentation Available to Clients
- Regauge & Ownership Report
- Sample Cask Subscription Agreement
- Custody receipts (redacted examples available on request)
Important: Whisky cask investment is unregulated, and your capital is at risk.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Cask and bottle whisky investments. There is no FSCS protection. The value of your investment can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Returns shown are estimates based on current market prices and historical data, they are not guaranteed, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The whisky cask market is illiquid: there is no guaranteed secondary market, and you may not be able to sell when you choose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. If you are unsure whether this type of investment is right for you, seek independent financial advice before proceeding.
Birchwood Stanhope is not a regulated financial adviser. We introduce clients to investment opportunities; we do not manage investments on your behalf.
How It Works & Pricing
You purchase a fractional interest equivalent to 3 bottles. When the cask reaches 40 years of age, S&R bottles the liquid in Glencairn Crystal. You can take physical delivery of your bottles, sell them on the secondary market, or gift them.
| Per unit | Bottles | Purchase price | Est. exit | Est. IRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | 3 bottles | £ 15,000 (£ 5,000/bottle) | £ 30,000 est. (£ 10,000/bottle) | 14.87% |
Maximum 3 units per investor. Timeline: approximately 4-5 years to bottling. Current secondary market reference: A 40-Year-Old Macallan Sherry currently averages approximately £10,000 per 75cl bottle at private auction on the secondary market. Prices fluctuate, and this is not a guaranteed exit price.
Important: Whisky cask investment is unregulated, and your capital is at risk.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Cask and bottle whisky investments. There is no FSCS protection. The value of your investment can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invested. Returns shown are estimates based on current market prices and historical data, they are not guaranteed, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The whisky cask market is illiquid: there is no guaranteed secondary market, and you may not be able to sell when you choose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. If you are unsure whether this type of investment is right for you, seek independent financial advice before proceeding.
Birchwood Stanhope is not a regulated financial adviser. We introduce clients to investment opportunities; we do not manage investments on your behalf.
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The returns presented are estimated Gross Return on Investment based on bottle prices at the time of publication. Prices are subject to fluctuation and may increase or decrease over time. This is not financial advice.
The Macallan casks offered through Birchwood Stanhope are independently sourced and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The Edrington Group, The Macallan Distillery Limited, or any of their subsidiaries. “The Macallan” is a registered trademark of The Macallan Distillery Limited. All casks are held in HMRC-bonded warehousing under independent title. Birchwood Stanhope operates as a whisky investment specialist and makes no claim of association with the distillery or its parent group.