Decant Index
Previously known as Whisky Partners
Decant Index is the whisky cask marketplace operated by Decant Group Ltd (formerly Blackford Casks Ltd). The original whiskypartners.co.uk domain is parked; active trade now runs through the Decant Index platform. Operator claims c.£100m AUM. Not FCA-authorised — whisky casks sit outside the FCA perimeter; HMRC-bonded warehousing in Alloa.
General Information
Decant Index is the whisky cask marketplace operated by Decant Group Ltd (formerly Blackford Casks Ltd). The business previously traded as Whisky Partners; the original whiskypartners.co.uk domain is now parked and active trading runs through Decant Index, with HMRC-bonded storage in Alloa. Operator-claimed c. £100m AUM. Not FCA-authorised — whisky cask investment is unregulated; no FSCS or FOS recourse.
How does it work?
The firm sources casks (Scotch, plus wine, rum and bourbon), arranges bonded storage, and assists with disposal via the in-house Decant Index marketplace, buy-back or auction. Storage and insurance are reportedly bundled into purchase prices, with additional fees for regauging, samples, photos and bottling.
What do they offer?
Direct cask ownership from c. £2,950. Resale commission is widely reported in market commentary at c. 4% (unverified). Full fee schedule is not independently audited — request itemised pricing before purchase.
Who is it for?
Investors comfortable with the unregulated nature of cask whisky, multi-year horizons and the operator's rebrand from Whisky Partners to Decant Index. Capital is at risk.
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