There are whisky investors all around the world who have been adding whisky casks to their portfolios for a long time. Investing in high quality alcohol is a very attractive proposition due to the past 4 years, whisky casks have generated an average return of over 22% per annum. 
In the past, whiskey investors were mostly wealthy private investors who were not deterred by the high barriers to entry. This is because not everyone has the necessary capital, contacts or time to acquire such an investment on their own. 
In the past, whiskey investors were mostly wealthy private investors who were not deterred by the high barriers to entry. This is because not everyone has the necessary capital, contacts or time to acquire such an investment on their own. 
 
Whisky must be matured in a cask for at least three years before it can officially be called "whisky". Three years is not always the final figure, there are many whiskeys that are aged for 10, 12 or even 20 years before being bottled. 
 
Since whisky does not continue to mature after bottling, it is crucial to let it mature in the cask until the desired age is reached. 
 
For distilleries, this means that a lot of capital is tied up in whisky casks that sit around unused for years before the contents are bottled and sold. The tied-up capital could otherwise be used by the distillery for investments in research and development activities, facilities or marketing. 
 
Due to high demand, whisky is being bottled younger and younger. This means that we are already in possession of a scarce commodity. The scarcer the commodity, the higher the earnings potential. Value of Rare Whisky bottles, which are the ultimate product of Whisky Casks, has increased by 398% in the last decade.

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Splint Invest Platform Fee 
Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
External maintenance costs 
We are committed to providing the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance of your equipment on your behalf. The associated costs will be shared between the splint holders and included as an ongoing cost in relation to each asset. So if you own 1% of the whisky, your splint account will be charged 1% of the associated costs. Further details and breakdowns are listed in the factsheet for each investment. 
 
Exit fee 
When you sell an investment, you will be charged a flat fee of 2% of the transaction volume. This includes our expenses for sales on the secondary market, our costs for maintaining this market and our organisation of an asset sale at the end of the contract.

Why Auchentoshan Casks? 
The History 
Auchentoshan's rich history traces back to 1800 when John Bulloch established the distillery under the name Duntocher. Facing bankruptcy in 1822, his son took charge, officially registering Auchentoshan in 1823, marking the beginning of its legal Whisky production. Notably, Auchentoshan shifted ownership over the centuries, ultimately being acquired by the Japanese Suntory group. A pivotal moment occurred in 1969 when the distillery embraced Single Malt production, challenging the dominance of blended whiskies 
 
The Visitor Centre 
Explore Auchentoshan's inviting visitor center, where you can browse and purchase a variety of Auchentoshan bottlings. Experience a unique opportunity to have your own Whisky bottled directly from the cask. Choose from different distillery tours, including the top-tier "Auchentoshan Ultimate Tour," offering a detailed guided tour, tastings of standard and "archive" bottlings, all within the official blending room. For those with ample resources, the distillery opens its doors beyond regular hours. 
 
The Whisky 
Rooted in the Scottish Lowlands, Auchentoshan stands out by triple distilling all its whiskies, following a tradition that dates back to 1823. This meticulous process results in smooth, refined whiskies with minimal unwanted flavors. Auchentoshan's core range includes the American Oak, 12-year-old Auchentoshan, and the Three Wood, showcasing a soft and quiet distillery character. Older bottlings, like the 18-year-old or 21-year-old, reveal Auchentoshan's ability to produce complex whiskies that captivate connoisseurs. 
 
The Production 
Situated in the Glen between the hills Kilpatrick and the River Clyde, Auchentoshan draws clear spring water from Loch Cochno for distillation. With an annual production of 1.5 million liters, Auchentoshan's triple distillation process, in place since 1823, involves wash and spirit stills with a distinctive Lyne arm. Using unpeated malt and extended fermentation times, Auchentoshan creates fruity and citrusy flavors. 
 
The Warehouses 
Auchentoshan's estate houses dunnage and racked warehouses where casks are carefully stored. The distillery primarily uses bourbon barrels for maturation, but experiments include releases like Auchentoshan Virgin Oak, matured in fresh American oak casks. Guests can visit the rebuilt dunnage warehouse, a testament to Auchentoshan's resilience after being nearly destroyed during a bombing in 1941. 
 
Consider investing in Auchentoshan casks for a unique blend of history, craftsmanship, and a tradition of producing exceptional whiskies. 
 
Sell your Splints? We now provide you with the option to repurchase your splints at market value anytime. Please note that an additional processing fee will apply. The processing fee varies based on the volume, investment, and your holding duration. Use the contact form to initiate the process.

The price of € 34,050 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of €3,350. € 30,700 can be allocated to the cask. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest:&nbsp;Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, 8&nbsp;years storage, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Viewfield Warehouses, Craigellachie,United Kingdom

40302 Auchentochan, 2023

Over the last 10 years, whisky from the parent company Bean Santury has experienced an average annual appreciation of 11.8%. 
 
The whisky industry has observed 12.84% average annual growth across all distilleries, cask types and maturities.

Return

Over the past 24 months, the average annual appreciation of Scottish whisky fluctuated by less than one percentage point. Due to its lack of correlation with the stock market and its ability to provide steady growth, whisky barrels are a popular and stable investment.

Stability

For the first time, there is the opportunity to invest in six "New-Make" casks from Auchentoshan.

Scotch Whisky Casks, Auchentoshan, 2023

Rooted in the Scottish Lowlands, Auchentoshan stands out by triple distilling all its whiskies, following a tradition that dates back to 1823. This meticulous process results in smooth and refined whiskies. Using unpeated malt and extended fermentation times, Auchentoshan creates fruity and citrusy flavors. 
 
The historical significance of the distillery provide investors with a sense of stability.

Track Record

Braeburn Whisky specialised in the sale of investment-grade whisky casks to investors around the globe. 
 
Innovative technology, combined with a team of financial experts and whisky enthusiasts, allows the company to build whisky portfolios that have, historically, helped to protect wealth and deliver strong capital growth to investors.

Protecting the financial future with a solid foundation 
With financial markets experiencing large swings and becoming clouded in uncertainty, Braeburn began to question the reliance on traditional investment products. Clients needed to protect their future by building a solid foundation that was grounded in tangible assets demonstrating strong historical returns across economic cycles. As Braeburn evaluated hundreds of asset classes, the team was shocked by the findings. One of the world’s most lucrative investments was being overlooked by most investors. 
 
Discover The Wealth Building Power Of Whisky Investment 
For decades, a select group of forward thinking investors have built substantial wealth by capitalising on the economics of the whisky industry. Investing in whisky casks, or barrels, offer the opportunity to capitalise on the nature appreciation of the single malt liquid as it matures over time. Whisky investment brings peace of mind to any portfolio by delivering extraordinary historical returns with the security of a tangible asset that is surging in demand. 
 
Now, everyone can put the power of whisky investment to work in their own portfolio.

Braeburn Whisky

Senior Portfolio Manager 
 
Mihai has been providing exceptional service to clients over the past 8 years in multiple industries, including fine dining and entertainment, wealth management and digital marketing. This experience in different sectors has given him a wide perspective of client needs and a strong vision of the benefits of whisky cask investment to strengthen portfolios. A born communicator, Mihai enjoys taking his clients through every stage of the investment journey, from cask selection, to purchase, to exit strategy. When he’s not busy doing that, his favourite dram to relax with is a Dalwhinnie 15, which he describes as an “amazing Speyside whisky”.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Braeburn Whisky) and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after the deduction of all costs for storage and insurance.

Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the cask.

Scotch Whisky Casks, Auchentoshan, 2023

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