This document discusses owning barrels of aged Australian spirits as an investment opportunity. It notes that aged spirits like whiskey increase significantly in value over time as they mature in oak barrels. It promotes owning barrels from an Australian distillery, which will age the spirits for 10 years then offer to purchase the barrels back, providing owners with an exit strategy to realize profits. It outlines several benefits to barrel owners like membership rewards and the ability to receive the appreciated value of their barrel aged spirits after 10 years.
2. A Piece of Australian History Part of Australia since the First Fleet in 1788 The original currency in the new colony. The Rum Rebellion. Part of our commerce, society & celebration for over 200 years.
3. Quality Spirits from Australia Quality spirits increase in value with ageing. Traditionally aged spirits are imported. Wood aged spirits are now made in Australia. ASD one of select few licensed to produce such quality spirits in Australia.
4. The Opportunity for Everyone International market for aged whiskey & spirits growing rapidly. Quality whiskey aged in quality oak barrels appreciates in value. Own a barrel of aged spirits for investment.
5. Importance of Barrel Ageing The type of barrel used for ageing is important. Wine barrels vs. new American oak barrels. Barrel charring imparts colour, aroma, & other special characteristics. The unique flavour is a marriage of world class spirits & quality ageing.
6. Uniquely Australian Whiskey Exclusively new American oak barrels. Charred to produce a golden whiskey, subtle aroma & flavours. Australian bred, with the character of the outback, crafted for whiskey connoisseurs.
7. Choose Your Spirit Stockman’s Whiskey -malted grain Australian Whiskey Gun Alley - uniquely Australian Sour Mash Whiskey (resembling Bourbon) Barrel aged Rum & other spirits coming. Premium Vodka
8. Proper Care & Ageing Correctly aged whiskey increases in value. Johnny Walker®$39 (Red Label)$300 (Blue Label) Wood Aged Holdings - 240 litres per barrel $4,620 plus GST $19.25 per litre (or $13.50 per 700ml).
9. Where Do I Keep the Barrel? In the Bond store the barrel is: Insured with full replacement insurance value. Covered for Fire, Theft and Disaster. Atmospheric control of warehouse. Owners name and barrel number on their barrel. Owners can visit the Bond store and see their barrel. No Government Duty to pay while in Bond store. Bond store in independently owned and managed with no control by the Distillery or Wood Aged Holdings. Barrels can be removed at owner’s direction anytime. No Liens or encumbrances on the barrels by anyone.
10. One Possible Exit Strategy The Australian Spirit Distilling Co. Pty. Ltd. has declared their interest in offering to purchase any aged whiskey stored in the Government Registered Bond store for an agreed price. The letter from the Distillery (see left) offers the barrel owners one method of several to profit from owning a barrel.
11. Other Choices Available to You At maturity you may choose to: Keep it yourself Donate it to a charity A Birthday present Wedding present Drink in retirement
12. Offer in Writing Written acceptance of the offer for your barrel at maturity. Clear terms of sale. Simple exit strategy.
13. For Business Owners Deduct GST, storage, and insurance. Any capital gain is only taxable when you sell your barrel for profit. Inflation works to your advantage. As whiskey prices increase, so too does the value of your asset.
14. Other Benefits Owning a barrel of Wood Aged Holdings spirits also has other benefits: 10 Year Gold Card Membership in the Distillers Guild. Complimentary samples. Special member only offers. Home delivery. Secure on-line ordering system.
15. Benefit to the Distillery Cost of imported 10 year old whiskey today approximately $45 per litre. Cost in 10 years with CPI and inflation substantially more. Offer to purchase in 10 years at $62.50 per litre offers a considerable advantage over imported whiskey. Purchase agreement benefits both the distillery and the barrel owner.
16. Liquid Gold To place your order for one or more barrels of premium Australian wood aged whiskey click below to: Download an Order Form Order Online For more information, to download our brochure, or receive a complimentary sample please visit our website: http://www.woodagedholdings.com Or call +61 (0)2 9679 4768to talk to one of our relationship managers.