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Over the weekend a number of our clients attended our annual trip to Scotland. Part of the joys of luxury asset investing is the social side! At Hackstons we relish the opportunity to immerse our clients in the world of whisky and this year was no exception. 
Our 2023 Scotland Whisky Experience Event

July 26, 2023

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In our latest article we examine the latest statistics released by the Scotch Whisky Association to find out why scotch exports have reached such record breaking highs.
Scotch Whisky Market Reaches a Record Breaking £6 Billion

March 28, 2023

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Find out more about why 2022 was such a record breaking year for luxury asset auctions in our latest article.
Luxury Auctions Break Records in 2022

March 28, 2023

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Find out why a group of researchers are looking to revive disused strains of barley, and what that means for the whisky industry.
Scientists to Revive Extinct Barley Strains for Whisky

March 28, 2023

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Introducing The Fire Station Whisky – a brand new, limited edition single cask malt whisky from newly opened restaurant Yaatra, situated within the beautiful Old Westminster Fire Station. Sourced and bottled by Hackstons.
Press Release: Introducing The Fire Station Whisky

March 28, 2023

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As part of Hackstons commitment to the wellbeing and mental health of our staff, we will be closing our offices from the 15th December to 4th January.
Closing up for Christmas

March 28, 2023

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We are delighted to announce the return of our Meet the Pros YouTube series, for its second season, giving our viewers the chance to learn more about the fascinating world of whisky investment and see some of the best whisky bars in London!
Meet the Pros - Season 2 Launches!

March 28, 2023

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Recently a number of articles have talked about the current shortage of peated malt besetting Islay, but is it all gloom and doom? What does this mean for whisky investment?
Is Peated Whisky Under Threat?

March 28, 2023

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What does the new mini-budget mean for whisky investment?
What Does the New Mini-Budget Mean For Whisky Investment?

March 28, 2023

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With the announcement of Liz Truss as the next UK Prime Minister, what does this mean for the whisky investment ecosystem?
What does Prime Minister Liz Truss Mean for Whisky Investors?

March 28, 2023

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With the supply chain crisis beginning to ease, recent developments have taken place in how scotch is shipped across the world, giving whisky investors a reason to celebrate.
New Direct Container Service Between Scotland and China Allows for Easier Scotch Exports

March 28, 2023

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As Canada and Denmark celebrate the ending of the whisky war, we trace back its origins to find out more about this fascinating conflict.
Weird Whisky: The Whisky War Finally Ends!

March 28, 2023

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This year has marked the UK entering into negotiations with a number of different nations across the world, with many of these deals removing tariffs on scotch whisky, but why is this causing the whisky investment world to celebrate?
How Is the Mexico - UK Trade Deal Going to Impact Whisky Investment?

March 28, 2023

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Deforestation is one of the most pressing issues for the whisky investment industry, we are delighted to announce our partnership with One Tree Planted to contribute in replenishing Earth's forests.
Hackstons Collaborates With One Tree Planted to Help Tackle Deforestation

March 28, 2023

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We've been working on a new series tackling various myths about whisky and whisky investment. In these videos we visit a wide variety of locations to speak to experts in their fields, in order to gain their unique insights. See below for a link to our first episode.
Hackstons Launches new Documentary Series to Tackle Whisky Myths

March 28, 2023

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Scotch whisky investors celebrate the personal touch of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he travels to India on Thursday to speed up talks.
Is the UK - India Trade Deal Coming Sooner Than We Thought?

March 28, 2023

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As part of our Client Whisky Experience to Scotland this weekend we will be visiting the Johnny Walker Experience in Edinburgh, read about what the experience is and our excitement for getting the chance to tour this monument to whisky.
The £185 million Ode to Whisky: Inside the Johnnie Walker Experience

March 28, 2023

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We're taking our clients to Scotland to visit some of the most popular distilleries for whisky investment, one stop on our tour is the incredible Tullibardine distillery, famed for their unique single malts.
Touring the Tullibardine Distillery

March 28, 2023

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We're off to Scotland to take our whisky investors on a whirlwind tour of the scotch ecosystem! Find out about our upcoming client event here.
Our Scotland Whisky Experience Event

March 28, 2023

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In 2023 the UK's alcohol duties are undergoing vast changes, but what does that mean for scotch whisky cask investment?
What do the new Alcohol Duty Reforms Mean for Scotch Cask Investors?

March 28, 2023

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India is the largest whisky consumer on the planet, in the upcoming trade deal, the UK government is looking to remove the heavy tariffs on scotch. This has huge potential benefits for investors, as you will find out in the article below.
What does the UK's Trade Deal with India mean for Scotch Investors?

March 28, 2023

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