Who are we?

We are a small team of experienced Whisky Brokers who have decided to call Dubai home. The UK market has become heavily saturated with cask Whisky brokers who are flooding the market within the narrow range of brands as ‘new make spirit’. Unfortunately, this will minimise investors returns and therefore this is exactly what we are avoiding.

Why DWG?

Dubai Whisky Guys are partnered with one of the largest cask whisky traders in the UK, which gives us access to some of the world’s rarest stock up to 40 years of age. We do not believe in just selling cheap casks which will inherit no growth or value. We will present you a choice; a portfolio to achieve your goals for both timing and retirement planning but very importantly, tax efficiency.

We are able to offer flexible storage & insurance terms. tailored to your portfolio. Alongside this, cask management is done in house by our professional team of highly trained experts.

Returns:

Casks of whisky can be very financially rewarding. As to what returns could look like, that’s somewhat speculative. Nobody knows exactly what they will be worth. What we can guarantee is that casks will be older every day, and that historically aged whisky has always increased in value.  Whilst past performance is not always indicative of future results, a 10 year old cask will be more expensive than a 5 year old cask.

Expert planning is essential in order to maximise profits, making cask selection and broker selection is vital. When purchasing casks as a brand new, young spirit, the chances are that many others will be too. It is vital to research into the stock being purchased which is where DWG expertise lies. It is better to buy one £20,000 rare cask than six cheap casks everybody can get their hands on.

Transparency:

We are here to help our clients fully understand how this industry works. Our focus in creating this brokerage is to offer people full transparency and advice within this unregulated space and talk through the truths of how this market works.  As we have the luxury of having access to the rarest stock in the world, which we can assist your investment portfolio by enhancing its diversity and hopefully offering a healthy return.

Although we have access to the same stock the majority of brokers will offer you in the Scotch space, but we will NOT utilise these casks as an option to build your portfolio.  The casks in question come up too frequently and are charged at a ridiculously inflated price. High margins and huge volume is not how we operate.

Compliance:

Operating in this market place requires an extensive compliance procedure. All regulatory licensing is held by our supplier who will be acting as the duty representative for all clients of DWG. Full details of this company will be provided at point of order. Both parties must sign prior to any funds being transferred and a KYC check must be completed to be compliant.  All clients must go through our KYC procedure to ensure we are not in breach of UK legislation in cask ownership regulation.

Licensing:

The Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations (WOWGR) license is a specific licensing requirement in the United Kingdom for businesses involved in the storage and movement of duty-suspended goods, including cask whisky. This license is issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and allows businesses to store duty-suspended goods in bonded warehouses without paying excise duty until the goods are released for sale or export.

Having a WOWGR license signifies that a business is authorized by HMRC to operate bonded warehouses and handle duty-suspended goods legally. It also requires compliance with certain regulations and reporting obligations to ensure proper control and oversight of duty-suspended goods, including cask whisky.

In summary, compliance with regulations such as WOWGR is essential for businesses involved in the cask whisky industry to ensure legal and responsible operations, maintain quality standards, and comply with tax requirements.

Ownership:

You will be presented with a certificate of ownership, fully cleared invoice but most importantly a full Delivery Order showing you are the owner of the cask.

Please complete the form with any further questions or to book a meeting or a video call with one of our brokers.

Ollie Baron - Founder

+971 585140183

ollie@dubaiwhiskyguys.com

I have spent many years in the whisky industry, funding $4,000,000 of private investor funds into various different cask types.

In January 2024, I decided that I wanted to break free from the UK and explore a different part of the world. Recognising that cask services were not being operated in the UAE, I decided to start Dubai Whisky Guys to assist local expats exploit the ever growing Whisky Market safely and maximise profitability.

Samuel Darville - Founder

+44 7377 647557

sam@dubaiwhiskyguys.com

Throughout several years in the whisky industry, I’ve facilitated the allocation of millions of pounds from private investors into diverse casks. Forming deep understand of market trends and extensive networking within the industry.