
Episode #16
Investing in Tequila Barrels
Tequila has evolved from a party drink into one of the world’s fastest-growing premium spirits categories. In this episode, Callum Woodcock explores the role celebrity-backed brands played in that transformation, what legally defines tequila, and how Blue Weber agave and barrel ageing create a potentially investable physical asset. The episode examines why lower agave prices may improve the economics of producing premium, single-origin tequila, how individual barrels are owned and matured in Mexico, and who buys the liquid once it reaches Añejo or Extra Añejo status. It also looks at historic returns from comparable aged-tequila transactions and the potential Capital Gains Tax treatment of tequila casks for UK investors. Visit www.winefi.co to find out more. This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice.

