Investment platforms
Independent reviews of three leading platforms.
Min. €80
Return 6–12 %
Risk: Low to Medium
WhiskyInvestDirect
FCA regulated · From £500
9.2/10
WhiskyInvestDirect is part of the BullionVault group. The platform has been operating since 2016, managing assets worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
How it works
- 1Open an account online.
- 2Deposit funds (min. £500).
- 3Buy whisky by the gram.
- 4Track market prices in real time.
- 5Sell anytime.
Fee overview
| Buy/sell fee | 0.175–0.25% |
| Storage | 0.15% annually |
| Insurance | Included |
| Min. investment | £500 |
Pros
- Easiest for beginners
- FCA regulated
- Transparent pricing
- Low fees
Cons
- Asset management fee
- You don't own a specific cask
Our verdict
Most trustworthy platform for beginners.
Cask 88
Cask investments · From £2,000
8.5/10
Cask 88 is a British company specialising in whisky cask investments.
How it works
- 1Choose a specific cask.
- 2Make payment.
- 3The cask matures under your name.
- 4You decide the cask's future.
Fee overview
| Min. investment | £2,000 |
| Storage/year | £150–300 |
Pros
- You own the entire cask
- Certificate of ownership
Cons
- Higher entry capital
- Lower liquidity
Our verdict
Ideal for investors who want to own a physical cask.
Rare Whisky 101
Index & analytics tool
7.8/10
Primarily an analytics platform and auction advisor.
How it works
- 1Follow the Apex 1000 indices.
- 2Analyse historical prices.
- 3Use consulting services.
Fee overview
| Service type | Data & consulting |
| Indices | Free |
Pros
- Most cited market indices
- Independent analytics tools
Cons
- Doesn't sell whisky directly
- Complex for beginners
Our verdict
Best data source for advanced investors.