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We specialise in acquiring the finest whisky for investment. A stable asset that has well and truly proved itself over the past decade.
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Why Invest In Whisky?
Historically, whisky has shown to not only retain its value but also appreciate over time.
Unlike traditional financial assets, which can be volatile and subject to market manipulations, the value of whisky is derived from its age, rarity, and demand, making it a more stable and predictable investment.
Portfolio Diversification
We believe that the key to a successful investment strategy is diversification. By adding whisky to your portfolio, you are not only investing in a tangible asset that has stood the test of time but also indulging in a piece of history, a liquid gold that can be enjoyed in more ways than one.
Tangible assets such as whisky, offer a different route to investing, and operate independently from the stock market, making it an attractive alternative investment for individuals looking for long term growth.
Tax-efficiency
Another advantage of buying casks of whisky is its potential for tax efficiency. In many countries, including Scotland, whisky is considered a wasting asset. As per the HMRC definition this is ‘an asset with a predictable life of over 50 years’.
When whisky is stored in oak barrels there is always evaporation known as ‘The Angels share’, which accounts for around 2% of the entire whisky cask volume each year due to the oak cask and environment in which the barrels are stored. For this reason, for UK tax purposes the whisky in the casks is considered to have a life of under 50 years and therefore is exempt from Capital Gains Tax under the wasting asset rules. As a result, this favourable tax treatment can enhance your returns.
Tangible and consumable
Investing in whisky offers the unique advantage of owning a tangible and consumable asset. Unlike stocks, shares or bonds that exist only on paper, whisky is a physical item that much like your own home can be held, admired and enjoyed.
When you purchase a whisky cask, you own the title, it is held in a HMRC-bonded warehouse, and in some cases you can even go and visit your cask at the distillery. Once casks are bottled, each bottle represents the craftsmanship of skilled distillers using age-old techniques, and whisky enthusiasts take great pleasure in collecting and tasting these different expressions.
What Our Investors Say
Good professional working...
I have established a good working relationship with Max Baker.
Thomas, 15 August 2023
Knowledgeable staff
Max was very knowledgeable and informative and not at all pushy
Mike Murphy, 04 August 2023
Great
Have been dealing with Max for the last year. He is very informative and helpful I’m totally happy with my investment and the information provided.
Michelle Philp, 2 July 2023
The first barrel is in house!
Everything went so well from start to finish. Glen was amazing all the way through! Just so easy! Really made my year and it is a long term investment so had to be perfect or it wouldNot have worked!
Anthony Basham, 18 July 2023
The team are very knowledgeable
The team are very knowledgeable and intuitiveA pleasure to invest with
Lawrence Gould, 07 July 2023
Given solid advice on investments
Given solid advice on investments, not put under any pressure to commit to anything. Ricki gave me some good advice and his knowledge of the industry is a great credit...
Andrew A Leivers, 20 June 2023
About Hackstons
At Hackstons, our journey began with a desire for personal ownership, a desire to hold, see, and enjoy our investments. Our founders, seasoned in traditional finance, debt, and equity products, embarked on a journey into the world of tangible assets and never looked back.
Today, we are a blend of experts from a wide variety of disciplines, all united by the same goal - to help our clients build robust portfolios made up of the finest tangible assets.
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