The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners

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S2 E2: Industry Insights: Global Whisky Boom with Charles Maclean MBE

2024-08-2337:12

Join whisky journalist Alwyn Gwilt as she sits down with legendary whisky expert Charles Maclean MBE. If you're curious about the global whisky boom and the future of Scotch, this episode is a must-listen. We explore everything from the rise of single malts to the exciting trends and challenges facing the industry today.

S2 E1: Inside Whisky Cask Management: Expert Insights with Russell Bradley

2024-07-1725:13

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners! Join whisky journalist Alwyn Gwilt, as she chats with Russell Bradley, the man behind the meticulous operations at VCL Vintners. If you're curious about the journey whisky takes from cask to bottle, you're in the right place.In this episode, we dive into the fascinating details of whisky cask management. Russell gives us an insider's look at his daily routine, which involves overseeing over 10,000 casks from distilleries a...

S1 EP11: 2022 In Review + 2023 Predictions

2023-02-1531:10

In this episode, Alwynne is joined by Benjamin Lancaster, VCL co-founder and Tommy Major, Head Cask Broker. Looking back at the stories that hit the headlines in 2022 and had an impact on whisky investment.

S1 EP10: English Whisky - White Peak Distillery

2022-10-3121:02

In this episode, Alwynne is joined by Max Vaughan, co-founder of the White Peak Distillery. This craft distillery based in the Peak District is making waves in the industry and shows that exceptional whisky isn't only made in Scotland.

S1 EP9: The impact of whisky trade tariffs

2022-09-1619:15

In this episode, Alwynne is joined by VCL's Ben Lancaster to discuss the impacts of whisky trade tariffs and bi-lateral trade agreements from around the world.

S1 EP8: The Easing of EU / US Trade Tariffs

2022-08-1223:40

In this episode, we're heading to the United States to understand more about the impact that tariffs from the UK and EU had on whiskey exports there and what changes we'll see on these shores now that tariffs have been removed in June. Rob Maron from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) joins Alwynne.

S1 EP7: Exit Strategies & Tax - Hear from a Tax Specialist

2022-05-2719:45

One of the main draws for investors looking to diversify their portfolios with Whisky Casks is the tax-free status of profits. Alwynne is joined by Simone Lyons, a tax specialist from top 50 accountancy firm Gerald Edelman, and VCL co-owner Ben Lancaster.

S1 EP6: The Glenturret Distillery - Managing Director John Laurie

2022-04-1923:50

John Laurie, the MD of Scotland's oldest distillery, The Glenturret, joins Alwynne to discuss the challenges faced in the light of Brexit, COVID and US Tariffs. Find out why the outlook for the future is still incredibly positive for smaller distilleries like Glenturret.

S1 EP5: Master of the Casks - VCL's Martin Meldrum

2022-02-2523:53

VCL's Head of Stock and Logistics, Martin Meldrum, joins Alwynne to discuss his role in the management of our cask holdings and the launch of VCL's Independent Bottling range.

S1 EP4: Whisky on the Blockchain

2022-02-0118:54

VCL co-owner Ben Lancaster joins Alwynne to discuss how whisky cask sales can be modernised with the help of NFTs & find out about VCL's world record-breaking whisky cask auction from 2021

S1 EP3: Whisky With a View

2021-06-1525:57

Insta-famous whisky influencer Nate (@whiskywithaview) joins Alwynne to talk about his incredible journey.

S1 EP2: VCL Co-Owners Tim Ashley & Ben Lancaster

2021-05-2327:44

VCL Founders & Co-Owners join Alwynne to talk about VCL and the whisky investment market. They talk about their roles at VCL and the returns that our clients made in 2020. Discover the real reasons that Macallan casks are the best performing in the market- and how well other distilleries can perform too.

S1 EP1: Annandale Distillery

2021-04-1229:23

Alwynne is joined by David Thomson, the owner of Annandale Distillery in Annan, Scotland.

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The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners