Whisky Magazine

DIGGING FOR TREASURE

Every week, I receive messages asking for advice about buying ‘rare’ whisky. I respond with a polite message to the tune of, “I don’t give investment advice; read these articles about cask scams and fakes; don’t spend money you can’t afford to lose; and only buy bottles you would drink yourself.” Bursting so many bubbles on a regular basis has become wearisome, especially as I sense that some of my

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