Whiskey is a more valuable commodity than oil, gold
Whiskey is a more valuable commodity than oil, gold
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Need to save for a rainy day?
Forget your 401k and forget in hoarding gold.
Think about something that’s has been a hot market for years now: whiskey.
Stocking up on rare whiskey has become pretty lucrative for investors, with a better rate of return than oil and gold.
For example, a single bottle distilled in 1920s can fetch more than $10,000 at auction.
To explain more is Nicholas Pollacchi, CEO of The Whisky Dog, which hosts events and tastings for whiskey lovers.