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Online capital formation or investment crowdfunding has revolutionized the investment landscape, opening up new opportunities for investors to access private securities and unique assets. In a groundbreaking move, a new platform called CaskX has emerged, allowing individuals to invest in barrels of bourbon and casks of single malt scotch. This Los Angeles-based operation aims to create investment portfolios consisting of whiskey barrels.
Founded on the intersection of passion and finance, CaskX has tapped into a previously untapped market. Historically, distilleries have sold whiskey casks to private individuals for centuries to secure the cash flow they needed. However, access to this lucrative industry was limited to insiders, large dealers, and institutional buyers. CaskX has now democratized the market, enabling retail investors to participate.
The company highlights the historical appreciation of whiskey barrels as a key selling point. According to CaskX, bourbon casks have experienced an average annual appreciation of 13.5% since 2010. Similarly, single-barrel Scotch has seen an average annual return of over 12%. As whiskey ages, it typically leads to increased value, with top brands often aged for 20 years or more.
Investors must store their barrels in licensed facilities throughout the investment period. CaskX offers support in reselling, bottling, and distributing the whiskey once it reaches maturity.
While all investments carry a degree of risk, CaskX presents an intriguing option for whiskey and bourbon enthusiasts. It is worth noting that the platform exclusively accepts accredited investors and some features require the creation of an account to access current offerings. However, as the world of alternative assets continues to expand and technology facilitates seamless digital trading, investments in unique assets like bourbon become increasingly feasible.
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