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Caskd Founder Publishes The Whisky Collector’s Handbook
Whisky collector and entrepreneur Jonathan Yates has announced the publication of The Whisky Collector’s Handbook: A Field Guide to Bottles, Stories and Discovery, a practical guide designed to help enthusiasts better understand the art, culture and craft of whisky collecting.
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom – June 2026
As interest in collectible whisky continues to grow, new enthusiasts are increasingly entering a market often shaped by specialist knowledge, auction experience and collector networks. The Whisky Collector’s Handbook was written to bridge that gap, bringing together the principles, insights and lessons that experienced collectors have accumulated over many years.
Rather than focusing solely on tasting notes or investment returns, the book explores the broader journey of collecting. It examines why people collect whisky, how collections evolve over time and how bottles can become repositories of history, craftsmanship and personal memory.
The handbook covers topics including distillery heritage, cask influence, provenance, authenticity, rarity, bottle condition, collection strategy and navigating the secondary market. It also explores the psychology of collecting and encourages readers to develop a collecting philosophy based on personal passion, curiosity and appreciation for the stories behind the bottle.
“Whisky collecting is about far more than acquiring bottles,” said Jonathan Yates, author of The Whisky Collector’s Handbook and founder of Caskd.
“Every bottle represents a moment in time. It carries the influence of the distillery, the cask, the people who created it and the years that shaped it. The goal of this book is to help collectors better understand those stories and build collections that hold genuine meaning, not simply financial value.”
The publication reflects many of the same principles that underpin Caskd, the dedicated marketplace for whisky collectors. Built specifically for enthusiasts, collectors and investors, Caskd was created to provide a trusted platform for discovering, buying and selling collectible whisky while helping strengthen the wider collector community.
The Whisky Collector’s Handbook is intended for both newcomers and experienced collectors. Whether readers are purchasing their first bottle, exploring rare distilleries or managing a collection built over decades, the book provides practical guidance designed to help them collect with greater confidence and deeper understanding.
Available Now
The Whisky Collector’s Handbook: A Field Guide to Bottles, Stories and Discovery is available now on Amazon.
About the Author
Jonathan Yates is a whisky collector, entrepreneur and founder of Caskd. Through his writing, events and marketplace platform, he aims to make whisky collecting more accessible while celebrating the history, craftsmanship and stories that make the whisky world unique.
About Caskd
Caskd is the UK’s dedicated peer-to-peer marketplace for whisky collectors, providing a trusted environment to discover, buy and sell collectible whisky. The platform connects enthusiasts through a shared passion for whisky, provenance and collecting culture.
