The VCL Journal

In this episode, whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt is joined by Pete Allison, whisky maker at Woven, an Edinburgh-based blending house that’s fast becoming one of the most...

In October 2023, the Distillers One of One Auction raised £2.25 million and broke 19 records. Brimming with ultra-rare, aged Scotch whiskies and breathtaking sculptural...

In this episode of the Whisky Investment Podcast, VCL Vintners’ Alwynne Gwilt heads to Battersea in the heart of London to meet Katherine Saunders, co-founder of Doghouse...

What the India UK Trade Deal Means for Scotch Whisky Investors With former trade adviser Alex Boyd We’re back with Season 3 of the Whisky Investment Podcast, and this year...

The Dalmore – Luminary Series No.3 – The Rare The Dalmore’s Luminary Series has come to an end with the launch of the third and final instalment – the No.3. And they’ve...

The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will be visiting Scotland between 25th and 29th July.  Scheduled in that trip is a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer in Aberdeen...

In July 2025, Scotch whisky reached a significant milestone as Argentina officially recognised it as a Geographical Indication (GI). This makes Argentina the first country...

17th May 2025 is World Whisky Day, and what a fabulous reason to stock up on whisky, invite some friends round and enjoy a dram or three (there are lot of whisky producing...

On 6 May 2025, the United Kingdom signed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with India — a move poised to transform the global Scotch whisky industry and redefine the...

In this episode of the Whisky Investment Podcast, VCL Vintners’ Alwynne Gwilt visits Copper Rivet Distillery in Kent to speak with head distiller Abbi Banik. What follows...

Originally founded in 1836, Annandale Distillery ceased production in 1919 and lay dormant for almost a century. In 2007, Professor David Thomson and Teresa Church acquired...

In this episode of The Whisky Investment Podcast, whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt speaks with Vinay Chavda, Head of IT at VCL Vintners, to uncover how technology is...

Whisky cask investment has emerged as a compelling alternative asset class within the UK, offering investors the opportunity to diversify into a tangible market. Benefits...

There are many dates in the calendar dedicated to whisk(e)y, but today isn’t about the drink itself — it’s about the man who transformed the way we understand it....

The global spirits industry is facing major trade tensions between the United States and the European Union. On 13 March 2025, President Donald Trump announced a potential...

The whisky cask investment sector is entering a new era of transparency and security with the reform of the Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations...

In this episode of The Whisky Investment Podcast, whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt sits down with Chico Rosa, master distiller at Fielden Distillery, to discuss how grain...

In the four seconds it took to type the title of this article, another 172 bottles of Scotch whisky will have left Scottish shores to be sold around the world—that’s 43...

In this episode of The Whisky Investment Podcast, whisky journalist Alwynne Gwilt sits down with Benjamin Lancaster, co-founder and owner of VCL Vintners, and Tommy Major,...

Just like stocks and shares, the luxury asset investment class that is whisky is subject to the effects of its environment. Whether that’s economical, political or a...

In this episode of the Whisky Investment Podcast with Alwynne Gwilt, we had the privilege of speaking with John Campbell, a true veteran of the Scotch whisky industry. With...

For whisky enthusiasts, a gift can be much more than a bottle, it can capture the essence of the craft, culture, and tradition of Scotch itself. From fragrances that evoke...

In July of this year, we produced an article on the back of the newly elected Labour Government. It detailed how the Scotch Whisky Association had lobbied the government to...

Two hundred years of production is an impressive milestone, especially when you consider that the original Glenlivet distillery – the first legal distillery in the Livet...