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.

"Established in 1836 and closed down shortly after WW1 due to barley shortages. 2014 Annandale's first production again after 7 years of intensive market flavour profiling, has already won for 2 years in a row the Best Scottish Single Malt in the world for under 10 years old expression and they have a huge cult following in Asia due to the smoothness and also their branding of their peated and unpeated version which takes on 2 of the most recognisable historical figures in Scottish history - Robbie Burns the famous poet and King Robert the Bruce, who owned the land of Annan. They will be slightly increasing their production soon to keep up with an ever growing demand as their bottles in the market are normally out of stock and hard to find. We can only see this distillery's liquid gold moving up in value and eventually being mentioned in the same sentences as Macallan and the likes of Bunnahabhain." - Jay Sadarangani, Expert at Vintage Acquisitions 
 
Why Annandale Casks? 
 
History 
Annandale Distillery, situated in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, boasts a storied past dating back to 1836 when it was initially established. However, production halted in the early 1900s, leaving it dormant for nearly a century until its revival and renovation in 2007.Under new ownership and management, Annandale Distillery was rejuvenated with a focus on crafting premium single malt Scotch whisky. It upholds traditional methods and skilled craftsmanship, blending age-old techniques with modern technology to achieve a distinctive flavor profile. 
The distillery offers two main expressions of single malt Scotch whisky: Man O' Sword and Man O'Words, names inspired by local history and ties to figures like Robert the Bruce and the Balliol family, who left indelible marks on Scottish history. Both expressions pay homage to knights from the Battle of Annan in 1328. 
 
Unique Maturation Process 
Annandale Distillery prioritizes the maturation process, allowing their whiskies to age in various types of casks such as ex-bourbon, sherry, and wine barrels. This enhances the complexity and depth of the final products, enriching their overall flavor profile. It's worth noting that whisky production is a slow endeavor, and Annandale Distillery typically releases their whiskies in limited quantities, sparking interest among enthusiasts due to their scarcity. Man O' Sword is a heavily peated whisky known for its smoky and robust flavor profile, crafted using Scottish barley malted with peat to impart a distinctive smokiness. Conversely, Man O' Words is an unpeated whisky that accentuates the natural characteristics of malted barley, resulting in a fruitier and lighter flavor profile. Annandale Distillery whisky endeavors to encapsulate the essence of traditional Scotch whisky production while incorporating contemporary elements. Its revival of heritage and commitment to craftsmanship have established it as a notable presence in the Scottish whisky industry. 
 
Why a Sherry Cask? 
Purchasing a sherry cask presents an enticing prospect for individuals intrigued by the realm of whisky and unconventional investment opportunities. Here are a few compelling reasons to consider investing in a sherry cask: 
 
Unique Flavor Profile 
Sherry casks are renowned for infusing whisky with distinctive flavors. The interplay between the wood and the sherry previously contained in the cask can yield rich, fruity, and nutty undertones, enhancing the whisky's depth of flavor. Such a distinctive profile often renders whisky matured in sherry casks highly coveted among collectors and aficionados. 
 
Potential for Appreciation 
The appreciation of whisky matured in Sherry Casks is usually above the one of standard oak casks. 
 
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 65,050€ includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 5,900€. 59,150€ can be allocated to the asset. 
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, as well as&nbsp;storage and insurance for the whole investment horizon.

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Annandale Distillery, Northfield, Annan DG12 5LL, United Kingdom

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Annandale whiskies hail from the Lowlands region and are known for maintaining a steady annual growth rate of 11.2%. 
 
The whisky industry has seen an average annual growth rate of 12.8% across all distilleries, cask varieties, and maturation methods in the last decade.

Return

During the last two years, the typical yearly increase in value for Scottish whisky has remained relatively stable, with fluctuations of less than one percentage point. This highlights the consistent nature of investments in Scottish whisky casks. 
 
In contrast, Annandale has shown a lower performance compared to the Scotch whisky industry, with a shortfall of approximately 1.6% over recent years.

Stability

All of these three casks with 6-year-old whisky have an above-average alcohol content (ABV) of 63%.

Scotch Whisky Casks, Annandale, 2018

Investing in aging Scotch whisky has been a practice for over a century. Annandale Distillery, with a history dating back to the early 1800s, was under the ownership of Jonnie Walker until 1981. Following a closure shortly after World War I, the distillery remained inactive until the mid-2010s when whisky production resumed.

Trading since 2011, Vintage Acquisitions are a team of passionate whisky experts with over 50 years’ collective experience valuing, trading and managing Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Trading since 2011, Vintage Acquisitions are a team of passionate whisky experts with over 50 years’ collective experience valuing, trading and managing Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 
 
Although incorporated in 2011, our team’s market experience stretches back much further. Whilst we have a successful history in trading and managing all luxury drinks including, whisky, fine wine, Champagne, Cognac and Port, our focus now is whisky and, in particular single malt scotch cask whisky. 
 
We offer an unrivalled, transparent and hands-on service, specialising in the buying, selling, storage and management of premium scotch whisky casks. 
 
Our beliefs remain the same: 
“Relationships are everything and good relationships are the pinnacle for success”. 
 
Having built a reputation for excellence over the last 10 years, we are committed to stay at the forefront of this historic and lucrative and tax-efficient market. This enables us to source the widest range of quality whisky casks at the lowest possible prices.

Vintage Acquisitions

With over 7 years of extensive knowledge in the Scottish Whisky Market, Jay has combined his skill set and passion for Scottish Single Malts by studying this market as a long term investment space and sources some of the finest whiskies in the market for long term investors.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Vintage Acquisitions) and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after 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, Annandale, 2018

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