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Market Insights whisky Cask Education 6 min read

Regulate us: why we’re asking the Prime Minister to protect whisky cask investors

By Alphie Valentine, co-founder, Hackstons Most people in my position write to government to ask for less regulation. This week, we did the opposite - we wrote to the Prime Minister asking for more. Ahead...

Andre

05 Oct 2026

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Market Insights whisky 7 min read

The Case for Holding Long-Term: What Decades Can Do to a Cask of Whisky

In 1971, Angus Kerr spent £130 on a cask of Glenrothes single malt. He wasn't a whisky collector. In fact, he didn't even particularly like whisky. He was a commodities trader looking for an alternative...

Sam Chambers

15 Sep 2026

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Champagne 15 min read

Our Guide to the Best Champagnes Ever Produced

The best Champagnes ever produced, according to the Hackstons' team We love a challenge at Hackstons, so when one of our clients asked us to put together a guide to the best Champagnes ever produced,...

Olivia Delebarre

10 Sep 2026

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Market Insights 8 min read

Scotland Has a Whisky Problem. What does that mean for cask owners?

Scotland’s whisky industry is facing a period of oversupply, slowing consumption and changing drinking habits. But beneath the headlines, there are some compelling reasons for cask owners to be optimistic about what comes next. The...

Sam Chambers

09 Sep 2026

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Wine 5 min read

England’s Sparkling Success Story: In Conversation With Nyetimber

The night English wine beat Champagne: Nyetimber’s Charles Lowe reveals how they did it In 2025, at the International Wine Challenge, the Champion Sparkling Wine trophy went to a sparkling wine that wasn’t Champagne for...

Olivia Delebarre

08 Sep 2026

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Market Insights 4 min read

Diageo’s Biggest Reset in Years: What Cask Whisky Investors Need to Know

They say when America sneezes, the world catches a cold. When Diageo sneezes, the whole market catches it. As one of the largest and most influential drinks companies in the world, Diageo’s performance has a...

Sam Chambers

07 Aug 2026

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Hackstons News & Updates 6 min read

Discover Lala V – the joyful new rosé from Lady Eliza Spencer, exclusive to Hackstons

Joie de Vivre In a Glass: Introducing Lady Eliza Spencer’s Lala V Rosé, Exclusive to Hackstons What does an ice-cold glass of rosé mean to you? Sunny afternoons around the family table, long summer lunches...

Olivia Delebarre

24 Jul 2026

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Hackstons News & Updates 12 min read

Alphie Valentine & Hackstons: Building Trust in Luxury Whisky Cask Brokerage

News & Insights Reading time: 8 minutes Alphie Valentine & Hackstons: Building Trust in Luxury Whisky Cask Brokerage How founder Alphie Valentine transformed Hackstons into an award-winning whisky cask brokerage focused on transparency, education, and...

Sam Chambers

09 Jul 2026

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whisky 6 min read

The Macallan Double Cask Explained: Is It the Right Macallan For You?

The Macallan Double Cask explained: is it the right Macallan for you? The Macallan is one of the most searched whisky names in the world. Most buyers arrive already knowing the brand. What they do...

Olivia Delebarre

08 Jul 2026

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