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 Glenrothes Casks? 
History 
In 1878, construction began on the site that previously housed a sawmill. James Stewart initiated the distillery's construction, but due to financial difficulties, Robert Dick and William Grant took over, completing the construction and commencing production in December 1879. With a growing demand for whisky, Glenrothes joined forces with Bunnahabhain in 1887 to form Highland Distillers. By 1898, the annual output reached 1.36 million liters, fueled by additional stills. 
Fires in 1897 and 1922, along with a near-destruction by explosion in 1903, posed challenges. Despite setbacks, the distillery was repaired or rebuilt each time. The Prohibition, World War I, and the Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to a temporary halt in production, but Glenrothes soon rebounded. Additional stills in 1963 and 1979, coupled with changes in heating methods, marked periods of expansion. 
The sale of Glenrothes Vintage 1979 in 1994 marked a turning point. In 1999, the Edrington Group acquired Highland Distillers, including Glenrothes, and in 2010, the rights to the whisky brand were sold to Berry Bros &amp; Rudd. 
 
Unique Maturation Process 
Glenrothes distinguishes itself by avoiding simple age statements like 10, 12, or 18 years. Instead, the distillery is renowned for its Vintage Releases. The whisky matures in Spanish Sherry casks, with a smaller portion in American oak, achieving an ideal flavor balance. From the tall-necked stills, the light, pure, and fruity new make spirit evolves into a whisky with a mature bouquet of berries and sugared fruits, occasionally showcasing spicy or floral notes. Each Glenrothes Vintage Release has a distinctive aromatic profile, sourced exclusively from whiskies distilled in the same year. 
 
Beyond Vintages 
Apart from the core Vintage Releases, additional expressions under the "Reserve" label, such as Glenrothes Sherry Cask Reserve and Glenrothes Alba Reserve, offer diverse flavor experiences. 
 
Natural Setting 
Situated at the foot of the Mannoch Hills, Glenrothes Distillery draws water from natural sources named Ardcanny and Brauchhill, which feed the Burn of Rothes. While malting is outsourced to Tamdhu Maltings, located only 12 miles away, Glenrothes handles milling, mashing, and distillation on-site. Notably, the distillery boasts its own cooperage, a rarity in modern times. 
 
The Mashing Process 
Glenrothes employs a large mash tun with a copper lid, capable of holding 5 tons. Three hot water cycles extract sugar from the malt during each mashing. The resulting wort is cooled and transferred to washbacks for fermentation. The third water cycle completes the sugar extraction and is reused in the next mashing. 
 
Distillation Artistry 
Ten pot stills, comprising five wash stills and five spirit stills, work in pairs at Glenrothes, producing a light, fruity, and elegant new make spirit due to their tall shape. The heart cut constitutes about 20% of the distillate, with a strength of 68-72% ABV. 
 
Unique Cask Filling 
Glenrothes fills casks with new make spirit at 68.9% ABV, a higher strength compared to the industry standard. Predominantly employing Sherry casks for the fruity, aromatic profile, the distillery also uses Bourbon casks to achieve a balanced flavor profile. The maturing whisky undergoes thorough monitoring and is selected for bottling at the peak of maturity. 
 
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 € 59,050 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of €5,400. €53,650 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

40303 Glenrothes 2016

The whiskies of Glenrothes are produced in Speyside. The whisky produced at this distillery has a solid average annual growth of 13 %. 
 
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

All of these four casks with 7-year-old whisky have an above-average alcohol content (ABV) of more than 65%.

Scotch Whisky Casks, Glenrothes, 2016

The Glenrothes distillery was founded in 1879. The Glenrothes is renowned for its quality, texture and flavor - the result of over 140 years of whisky-making tradition - and the distillery's whisky has been one of the most sought-after in Speyside since it opened.

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, Glenrothes, 2016

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