Harrogate Entrepreneur Launches Caskd – A New Way for Whisky Enthusiasts to Trade Directly and Avoid Costly Auction Fees
Harrogate Entrepreneur Launches Caskd – A New Way for Whisky Enthusiasts to Trade Directly and Avoid Costly Auction Fees
New platform enables whisky enthusiasts to buy and sell directly with one another, reducing fees while providing a trusted digital home to manage collections, track provenance and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE – 25 June 2026 – Harrogate entrepreneur Jonathan Yates has launched Caskd, a premium digital platform that gives whisky enthusiasts a smarter way to buy, sell and manage their collections.
As whisky collecting continues to grow, many enthusiasts are questioning the high costs associated with traditional auction houses. Seller commissions, buyer’s premiums, shipping costs and lengthy settlement times can make buying and selling both expensive and frustrating.
Caskd offers an alternative by removing unnecessary middlemen and enabling enthusiasts to trade directly with one another through a trusted community. Members pay a simple 3% platform fee, helping both buyers and sellers retain more value while enjoying a more transparent trading experience.
Alongside its peer-to-peer marketplace, Caskd provides a digital cellar where members can catalogue bottles, record tasting notes, preserve provenance and showcase their collections in one secure place.
Jonathan Yates, Founder of Caskd, said:
“Whisky enthusiasts shouldn’t have to pay excessive fees simply to trade with one another. We built Caskd to remove unnecessary middlemen and create a trusted community where people can buy, sell and manage their collections with confidence. Every bottle has a story, and Caskd is the place to keep those stories alive.”
Early users are already recognising the benefits of a collector-first marketplace.
“I’ve picked up some real bargains on Caskd. I’d much rather pay a 3% fee than the high commissions and premiums often associated with auctions.”
Another member commented:
“It feels like trading with fellow enthusiasts rather than buying through a business. That’s exactly what the whisky community has been missing.”
Unlike traditional retailers or auction houses, Caskd is focused entirely on whisky enthusiasts, combining collection management with a trusted marketplace designed to make buying and selling simpler, fairer and more rewarding.
As more enthusiasts seek alternatives to traditional sales channels, Caskd aims to become the trusted digital home where whisky lovers can manage their collections, discover exceptional bottles and trade directly with confidence.
About Caskd
Caskd is a premium digital platform built for whisky enthusiasts. Members can manage digital cellars, catalogue collections, record provenance, discover rare bottles, buy and sell directly with fellow enthusiasts, share tasting notes and connect with a growing community. Caskd is built on trust, transparency and a shared passion for whisky.
