{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678a7735fc105e4d36833b4c/6a57bd3fc152a357dbcf648e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mythical Beasts & Tangible Assets: Spiritfield's Ross Archer & Russell Spratley","description":"<p>Is whisky ownership the ultimate tangible asset?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Cask to Glass, we go behind the scenes of the whisky industry with <strong>Russell Spratley</strong> and<strong> Ross Archer</strong> from <a href=\"https://www.spiritfilled.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spiritfilled</strong></a>. From their roots in finance to launching an award-winning independent bottling brand and an HMRC-approved bond, they share what it really takes to navigate the world of casks.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive deep into:</p><p>•\tThe reality of whisky as a tangible asset vs. a financial instrument.</p><p>•\tHow the <strong>Braeside Bon</strong>d is creating a new standard for transparency and \"experience-led\" storage.</p><p>•\tThe revolutionary <strong>NEOC</strong> (New Era of Cask) process that is transforming how spirits are finished.</p><p>•\tHow Scottish rugby legend <strong>Finn Russell</strong> became the face of their brand.</p><p>•\tThe current state of the global whisky market and why \"time\" is the most valuable ingredient.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious about owning your first cask, this conversation offers a rare, honest look at the craft and business of Scotch whisky.</p><p><br></p><p>Slàinte!</p><p>-------</p><p>Socials: <a href=\"https://x.com/C2GWhisky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@C2GWhisky</a> | <a href=\"https://x.com/JohnRossBeattie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@JohnRossBeattie</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Creator &amp; producer: David Holmes</p><p>Art work &amp; design: Jess Robertson</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music: Water of Life (Never Going Home)</p><p>Vocals: Andrea Cunningham</p><p>Guitars: John Beattie</p><p>Bass: Alasdair Vann</p><p>Drums: Alan Hamilton</p><p>Bagpipes: Calum McColl</p><p>Accordion: Gary Innes</p><p>Music &amp; Lyrics: Andrea Cunningham &amp; John Beattie</p><p>Recorded &amp; mixed by Murray Collier at La Chunky Studios, Glasgow, Scotland</p>","author_name":"David Holmes"}