Costs & fees

Every cost, set out clearly.

We do not hide costs. The charges below are the ones that can apply across the life of a cask — from acquisition, through storage and insurance, to a future sale.

Purchase price
The agreed price of the cask itself, based on our acquisition analysis. Discounts can apply when several casks are purchased together.
Per cask · discounts for multiples
Storage charges
Bonded warehouse storage, charged per cask — around £1.10 per week.
≈ £57.20 per cask, per year
Insurance charges
Cover while the cask is held in the bonded warehouse. Varies with cask location and the number of casks held.
≈ £16.00 per cask, per year
Transfer costs
Transfer of ownership, including Delivery Order processing where applicable.
Included with purchase
Sampling costs
Drawing a supervised sample to assess how the liquid is developing. Covered by us while your stock is held with us; in a private account, warehouses typically charge per sample.
Covered by us · ≈ £50 in a private account
Regauging costs
Formal measurement of remaining volume and strength, useful for valuation and sale. Covered by us while your stock is held with us; in a private account, around £85 per cask.
Covered by us · ≈ £85 in a private account
Exit fees
Our fee for selling your cask on your behalf, charged only on the profit made.
5% of profit on sale
Duty & VAT considerations
Because we trade bond to bond, duty and VAT are not payable while the cask stays in bond. They apply only if you remove the cask from bond — for example, to bottle it.
Not payable while in bond

Our approach to costs

We believe you should be able to see the whole picture before you commit. Whisky cask ownership carries ongoing costs — storage and insurance in particular continue for as long as you hold the cask, whether or not its value rises. We factor these into every projection so that any figure you see is a net figure, not a headline.

Before you proceed with an acquisition, we set out the specific costs that apply to your cask and your intended holding period, so there are no surprises later.

Duty and VAT

While a cask is held in a bonded warehouse under duty suspension, duty and VAT are not paid. They can become payable on bottling or removal from bond. The treatment depends on your circumstances and the nature of any sale — please obtain independent tax advice.

Speak to a specialist

Discuss your whisky portfolio with an experienced cask specialist

Whether you are acquiring your first cask, building a larger collection or reviewing an existing portfolio, our team can provide a clear, considered assessment of the options available to you.

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