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 at the time of your choosing. 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.
The 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
Cask 161041 is held and managed by S&R Pte Ltd.
S&R has already secured the cask and will bottle the liquid at 40 years of maturity.
- Distillery: The Macallan
- Cask Number: 161041
- Cask Type: Sherry
- Fill Date: 12 February 1990
- Current Age: 36 years
- ABV: 46.8%
- Last Regauge: March 2022
- Expected 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)
How It Works & Pricing
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 at the time of your choosing. 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.
You purchase a fractional interest equivalent to 3 bottles. When the cask reaches 40 years of age, Stewart & Robertson 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) | £60,000 est. (£20,000/bottle) | 41.42% |
Maximum 3 units per investor. Timeline: approximately 5–6 years to bottling. Current secondary market reference: The Macallan 40 Year Old Sherry Oak averages approximately £28,300 per 75cl bottle (wine-searcher.com, ex. tax, all countries). Prices fluctuate.
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 at the time of your choosing. 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.