The longer Irish whiskey matures, the more it appreciates in value. For example, a 21-year-old cask of single malt Irish whiskey is considerably more scarce in availability and can typically be sixteen to eighteen times the value of a new-make cask. Like any investment, prices can fluctuate, and the final sale price depends on what a buyer is prepared to pay. Historically, the older the whiskey is, the more expensive it is to purchase and, therefore, the more valuable it is to own.

If you’re purchasing 200 litre casks, the exact capacity of each cask can vary. Due to manufacturing tolerances it may be more or less than 200 litres. An 8 year old aged cask of whiskey, once blended with water, will produce approx. 380 bottles (70 cl). It is important to note that each year as the whiskey in the casks ages a certain amount evaporates naturally through the wood, this is known as the “angels share”. The amount of evaporation can vary but it is estimated that 4% of the whiskey can evaporate in the first year and 2% on avg. can evaporate each subsequent year. An 11 year old cask could produce 332 bottles (70 cl) whereas a 21 year old cask may produce 240 bottles (70 cl). Each bottle will be considerably more valuable as it is older whiskey.

In recent years there has been a significant increase in consumption and demand for Irish whiskey. Current global demand stands at 800% above current available supply. Sales of Irish Whiskey have grown tenfold in the USA since 2002. The Irish Whiskey Association predicts that the Irish Whiskey Market will continue to grow and will surpass Scottish whisky export sales to the USA by 2030. This is one of the reasons which is influencing people to buy Cask Irish Whiskey as an investment, given the current and anticipated further increase in demand for Irish whiskey stock.

For whiskey to be legally classified as “Irish Whiskey“ it must be triple distilled and aged in Ireland for a minimum of 3 years. One difference between Irish and Scotch is that Irish whiskey is triple distilled. Many think this makes Irish whiskey smoother to drink than Scotch but this is a matter of taste. The main difference is that Irish whiskey is distilled and aged on the island of Ireland! It therefore has a unique identity and whiskey can only be called Irish Whiskey if it has originated from Ireland.

Yes, The Guild includes 5 years storage and insurance on every cask sold. The cost is included in the purchase price of the cask.

✔ Sell your aged cask Irish whiskey to new/existing brand owners or other distilleries.
✔ Continue aging your cask to increase its value over time.
✔ Bottle it under your own brand or for personal enjoyment.
✔ Sell at auction to collectors and investors seeking rare whiskey casks.