Bordeaux Index is by a distance the merchant with the most experience in the fine wine and spirits investment space. Our strength lies not just in the sourcing of fine wine and spirits at the best prices, but also in the analysis of our investment team, which has an unmatched background in economics, finance, and trading– a combination unique in the wine market. We remain the only merchant to offer the guarantee of liquidity via our LiveTrade trading platform, transparency, and advice to investors.
With a steady movement towards alternative asset classes over recent years, wine is one of the most accessible and liquid of such alternative assets, with trading spreads now approaching those of traditional financial market-traded assets. In recent years we have also increased our activity in the whisky investment space and are now the leading investment manager in the sector.
My Portfolio is our best-in-class cellar management tool. You can manage your entire collection, whether it is stored with Bordeaux Index or elsewhere, and you can instantly view the performance of your wines and spirits. Trade directly on LiveTrade and understand the real value of your portfolio at the click of a button.
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Find out everything there is to know about fine wine and whisky investment with our Frequently Asked Questions
To start investing in wine and whisky with Bordeaux Index, either speak to your Account Manager for a bespoke proposal or register via our website and we'll be in touch. We aim to guide and advise you from start to finish to make the process as simple and rewarding as possible.
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We would strongly advise against it. Wines and whiskies that are being held for investment should always be kept in a specialist facility that offers a controlled environment. Moreover, non-recoverable sales taxes are levied as soon as the assets leave bonded status.
For trading on LiveTrade, all wine or whisky must be in-bond, stored in a regulated facility and in pristine condition.
Details of Storage with Bordeaux Index can be found here.
Bordeaux Index’s LiveTrade platform offers unique liquidity for hundreds of wines and whiskies meaning that assets can typically be liquidated and paid in a matter of days. Where wines or whiskies do not benefit from live bids (as on LiveTrade+) we will look to facilitate sale through LiveTrade and our private client network. Depending on the assets in question, timeframes can vary from a few days to a few weeks. This timeline may be extended for larger portfolios and/or portfolios containing items of a niche nature.
If you have any further questions on selling your wine or whisky portfolio, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LiveTrade team here.
On LiveTrade, you can start your portfolio by simply purchasing one case of wine or one bottle of whisky. Whilst an investment could start from as little as £500, we recommend £10,000 as a starting point in order to build a well-diversified portfolio. As for any asset, your portfolio should be diversified across a variety producers, ages, and regions to optimise risk-weighted returns.
If you have any further questions on wine or whisky investment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LiveTrade team here.
There is no minimum time frame, so you can sell your holdings whenever you like. However, we would encourage you to see fine wine and whisky as a medium to long term investment. Investors are recommended to set a minimum 5+ year horizon but we would suggest that an investment term of 5-10 years is optimal to benefit from a typical market cycle.
If you have any further questions on wine and whisky investment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LiveTrade team here.
When buying or selling wine and whisky for trading purposes, key factors to consider include the provenance, condition, age, and market demand, as well as the reputation of the producer and any relevant industry trends or ratings. Additionally, factors like storage and transportation logistics, legal compliance, and financial considerations such as pricing and potential investment value should also be considered.
To trade on LiveTrade, assets must be in-bond and in pristine condition. LiveTrade removes the complexity of buying and selling wine and whisky assets for trading purposes, by ensuring that condition and provenance are covered.
The wine and spirits purchased from Bordeaux Index are your asset, owned by you and only by you. The risks associated with asset ownership are essentially ones of market pricing.
If you have any further questions on wine or whisky investment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LiveTrade team here.
Wines and whisky stored in a government bonded warehouse are free from UK duty or VAT. Generally considered a “Wasting Asset” by HMRC, the assets predictable life does not exceed more than 50 years determined at the date of acquisition and is therefore considered Capital Gains Tax exempt. Wine and whisky are however generally liable for inheritance tax. Bordeaux Index are not tax advisors and take no responsibility for any opinions given here. We recommend seeking tax advice before making any investment decisions.
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LiveTrade has made the buying and selling of fine wine and rare whisky easy, removing all complexity and creating a seamless user journey. LiveTrade ensures condition and provenance, and our traders are there to ensure that you can buy and sell quickly and efficiently.
To trade on LiveTrade, all assets must be in-bond, stored in a regulated facility and in pristine condition.
If you have any further questions on wine and whisky trading, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LiveTrade team here.
The condition and provenance of a wine or whisky can significantly affect its trading value. A well-documented and properly stored asset with impeccable provenance, including details about its origin, storage conditions, and ownership history, instils confidence in buyers and can command a higher value. Similarly, assets that have been well-preserved and maintained in optimal conditions, free from faults or signs of deterioration, are more likely to be sought after by collectors and investors, thereby increasing their trading value.
To trade wine on LiveTrade, all LiveTrade wines and whiskies must be in-bond in a regulated facility and be in pristine condition.
LiveTrade will answer this question for you. When adding or searching for your wine or whisky on LiveTrade, LiveTrade will show you the current market value and its last traded price. This is an immediate live price for you to understand the value of your asset.
Explore the LiveTrade Marketplace here to see live pricing on thousands of the world’s finest wines and rarest whiskies.
If you would like to find out more about starting or building your wine or whisky portfolio, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team of experts.
