The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners

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The Whisky Investment Podcast from VCL Vintners (vclvintners.london) is the podcast for all whisky investors - new or experienced. Alwynne Gwilt (Miss Whisky) invites guests from the whisky and investment world to discuss pressing topics and news each month. Look behind the numbers and explore the factors influencing the market performance and broaden your investment horizon with VCL Vintners.

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

Jul 17 2024 25 mins  
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

S1 EP11: 2022 In Review + 2023 Predictions

Feb 15 2023 31 mins  
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

Oct 31 2022 21 mins  
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

Sep 16 2022 19 mins  
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

Aug 12 2022 23 mins  
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

May 27 2022 19 mins  
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

Apr 19 2022 23 mins  
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

Feb 25 2022 23 mins  
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

Feb 01 2022 18 mins  
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

Jun 14 2021 25 mins  
Insta-famous whisky influencer Nate (@whiskywithaview) joins Alwynne to talk about his incredible journey.