Barrel Ownership | Anejo Whisky
So, What Is Barrel Ownership?
Put simply, barrel ownership means buying and owning an entire barrel of ageing spirit — usually rum or whisky — that matures over several years before you decide what to do with it.
You’re not just buying alcohol. You’re buying:
- A tangible asset stored securely in a climate-stable vault
- A product that gets better with time (if stored right)
- A potential source of profit or bespoke bottles for gifting, resale, or sipping
- Something exempt from Capital Gains Tax in the UK (yes, really)
This isn’t about crypto-level risk or wine you never actually see. It’s about owning something real, physical, and full of potential — both in taste and value.
Why Whisky and Rum?
Rum is having a serious moment, whisky has had for a number of years. Aged rum is rising fast as a more affordable and arguably more exciting alternative.
Key reasons investors are moving into rum barrels:
- 8–15% historical returns per annum (past performance, not promises)
- Untapped market potential — fewer players, more room to grow
- It’s just, well… cooler.
And when it’s aged in a WWII-era bombproof vault (like ours), it also comes with bragging rights.
