
CASK INVESTMENT - A QUICK GUIDE
WHY INVEST IN A CASK?
Owning a cask of Aged Rum or Whisky is more than a luxury — it’s a rare opportunity to invest in a maturing asset, bottle your own spirit, and build a legacy rooted in provenance and craft. Plus, under UK law, casks are considered wasting assets, making them exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) - offering you both emotional and financial value.
At Distinct Distillers, we make cask ownership clear, credible, and rewarding. As an award-winning, family-run distillery, we combine in-house spirit production with curated global sourcing, and store every cask in our secure WWII maturation vaults. Our tiered portfolio and expert team support you from start to finish — whether you're a first-time buyer, collector or an independent bottler.
WHAT MAKES OUR CASKS DISTINCT?
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TIERED PORTFOLIO OF CASKS
Our selection of single-cask rum and whisky offers the perfect entry point for first-time cask buyers and rare opportunities for seasoned collectors — with fully traceable, investment-grade casks sourced and stored with care.
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CGT EXEMPT + BUYBACK OPTION
Thanks to HMRC classification, cask appreciation is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the UK. Select casks also come with a five-year buyback guarantee, offering 3% annual growth for added confidence and flexibility.
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SECURE, OPTIMUM STORAGE
Our casks mature in underground WWII vaults that provide the ideal environment for aging premium rum and whisky. The stable and natural conditions within the vaults support slow, complex maturation.
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AWARD WINNING LIQUID
With a 100% medal success rate and three international awards in 2024 and 2025, Distinct Distillers is recognised for exceptional quality in every bottle. When you invest with Distinct, you’re choosing award-winning rum backed by craft, credibility, and consistency.
Explore our Signature Spirits.
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FLEXIBLE EXIT OPTIONS
We offer a full suite of aftercare services to help you sell your cask, continue maturation, bottle your spirit and even retail it for greater returns. We also support cask gifting.
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DECADES OF EXPERTISE
Our expert team is here to guide you through the full cask ownership journey — from choosing the right cask to understanding bottling, branding, and even taking your spirit to market.
With deep industry experience and a focus on transparency, we don’t just sell casks — we help you make informed, confident decisions at every stage.
INVEST WITH PURPOSE
When you choose a Distinct cask, you're investing in more than just spirit — you're supporting sustainable British farming and giving back through our partnership with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans.