Maltaro’s role
Maltaro introduces private buyers to whisky casks and physical precious metals, built on a research-first approach. We earn a margin or commission when we source or sell an asset. Our educational content is provided free of charge as general information, not financial advice. We explain our fees in writing before you buy. You are never obliged to proceed. Maltaro provides general information. We do not provide personalised financial, legal or tax advice.
Value and liquidity
Tangible assets can fall as well as rise in value. You may receive less than you paid. The resale price and timing are not guaranteed. Whisky casks are typically illiquid and may take months to sell through a specialist dealer, auction or bottling route.
Whisky casks
Whisky casks are unregulated investments in the UK. Their value can be affected by cask type, age, regauge, alcohol strength, provenance, distillery demand, storage, fees and the availability of a buyer. Bottle-market data is not a cask valuation. No independent public cask price index establishes the value of an individual cask.
Physical metals
Metal reference prices, currencies and product premiums can move. A product’s acquisition price and potential resale price can differ from a published market reference. Delivery, storage, insurance, product form and selling spread can all affect your outcome.
Fees, ownership and records
Before buying, understand all applicable fees, the ownership documentation, the storage or delivery route, insurance arrangements and how you may sell. Fees can affect the amount you recover on a sale.
Regulation and protection
Maltaro is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Whisky casks do not have FCA or FSCS protection. General website information is not a recommendation or a guarantee of future value. Consider independent financial, legal and tax advice before proceeding.
Website information
We aim to keep information accurate, but it can change and may not be complete. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Do not rely on website content as the sole basis for an acquisition decision.