S1E185: Barrels of whisky = barrels of returns? BT Money Hacks

Published on 23 Sep 2024
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Returns on whisky cask investments can be attractive over time but investing through cask ownership has become a minefield, breeding scammers out to profit from the relatively opaque market. Good thing Howie Lim speaks to experts to help us navigate.

Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:37 Why whisky cask and not whisky investing

04:43 How to be sure whisky cask is for you

07:42 Whisky cask investing is safer than most asset classes

10:05 Should whisky drinkers get involved?

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Alexander Knight, CEO, Whisky Cask Club

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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