The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners
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.
Episodes
20 episodes
S2 E9: Behind the Scenes: Tech meets Tradition with Vinay Chavda
Welcome to Episode 9 of The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners! Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt as she sits down with Vinay Chavda, Head of IT at VCL Vintners, to delve into the innovative world of whisky investment technology. In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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16:46
S2 E8: English Whisky & Sustainability with Fielden Distillery
Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt as she sits down with Francisco Rosa—better known as Chico—the whisky maker at England’s Fielden Distillery. In this episode of the VCL Vintners Whisky Investment Podcast, we dive into Fielden’s groundbreaki...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:03
S2 E7: 2024 in Review + 2025 Predictions
Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt as she sits down with VCL Vintners co-founder Benjamin Lancaster and Head Cask Trader Tommy Major to reflect on the whisky investment landscape of 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025. In this episode of the VCL V...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:55
S2 E6: Industry Insights: 30 Years in Scotch
Join whisky industry legend John Campbell as he reflects on nearly three decades of experience in Scotch whisky, including a remarkable 27 years at Laphroaig Distillery. In this episode of the VCL Vintners Whisky Investment Podcast, we explore ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:22
S2 E5: World of Luxury Investment with TGE (Tom Exton)
Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt in this episode of the VCL Vintners Whisky Investment Podcast, where she sits down with YouTube personality and luxury collector Tom Exton, better known as TGE. Together, they explore Tom's journey into whis...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:44
S2 E4: Behind the Scenes: Future of Cask Management with Benjamin Lancaster
Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt as she delves into the intricacies of cask management with VCL Vintners co-founder Benjamin Lancaster. This episode uncovers the evolving role of technology in whisky production, explores how industry shifts...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:37
S2 E3: Irish Whiskey: Insights from Hinch Distillery
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Whisky Investment Podcast by VCL Vintners! Join whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt as she visits the Hinch Distillery in Northern Ireland to chat with head distiller Will Stafford. In this episode, Alwynne and Will dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:06
S2 E2: Industry Insights: Global Whisky Boom with Charles Maclean MBE
Join whisky journalist Alwyn Gwilt as she sits down with legendary whisky expert Charles Maclean MBE. If you're curious about the global whisky boom and the future of Scotch, this episode is a must-listen. We explore everything from the rise of...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:12
S2 E1: Inside Whisky Cask Management: Expert Insights with Russell Bradley
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:13
S1 EP11: 2022 In Review + 2023 Predictions
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:10
S1 EP10: English Whisky - White Peak Distillery
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:02
S1 EP9: The impact of whisky trade tariffs
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:15
S1 EP8: The Easing of EU / US Trade Tariffs
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 Maro...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:40
S1 EP7: Exit Strategies & Tax - Hear from a Tax Specialist
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:45
S1 EP6: The Glenturret Distillery - Managing Director John Laurie
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 di...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:50
S1 EP5: Master of the Casks - VCL's Martin Meldrum
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:53
S1 EP4: Whisky on the Blockchain
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
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:54
S1 EP3: Whisky With a View
Insta-famous whisky influencer Nate (@whiskywithaview) joins Alwynne to talk about his incredible journey.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:57
S1 EP2: VCL Co-Owners Tim Ashley & Ben Lancaster
VCL Founders & Co-Owners join Alwynne to talk about VCL and the whisky investment market. They talk about their roles at VCL and the returns that our clients made in 2020. Discover the real reasons that Macallan casks are the best performin...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:44