Orbitus supports launch of innovative Guernsey whisky fund
We are proud to have supported the establishment and approval of Darach Capital Investments LP, a new Guernsey fund investing in cask whisky at the highest end of the market.
The fund has been formed by a group of leading industry figures with extensive experience in the premium and ultra-premium whisky sector, professionals whose careers span decades at the forefront of distilling, blending and trading fine and rare whiskies in Scotland and internationally.
Commenting on the establishment of the Fund, Andrew Ranger, one of Darach’s promoterssaid: “We’re delighted to have received approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission for Darach’s innovative whisky fund, expertly guided by the team at our partners, Orbitus. This marks an important step in opening a regulated, institutional-grade route into the Scotch whisky cask market. Our focus is on combining deep sector expertise with robust governance to deliver secure and meaningful long-term value for our investors,” said
Andrew continued, "The GFSC’s approval of Darach Capital Investments LP represents a significant milestone for our team and our investors. By bringing professional fund management standards to a traditionally private market, we aim to give investors a secure and transparent way to participate in the long-term value creation of rare Scotch whisky casks.”
Darach Capital Investments LP will invest in cask whisky as it matures, giving investors access to a unique and growing alternative asset class where scarcity and craftsmanship underpin long-term value. Stored in bonded warehouses across multiple locations, investors will benefit from the physical comfort that investment in real assets brings. Bolstering this will be Sanderson Weatherall, known for its platinum reputation within industry for specialist monitoring and valuation services within this distinctive asset class.
The fund was established under Guernsey’s newly reformed Qualifying Private Investor Fund (QPIF) regime, a quick-to-market, proportionate framework designed to meet the needs of private capital investors and emerging managers.
Orbitus provided establishment services and guided the promoters through multiple stages from the statutory incorporations right through to the regulatory process, working in close collaboration with Bedell Cristin as lead counsel. As Designated Administrator and provider of director services, we will ensure the smooth ongoing administration of the structure, particularly surrounding its upcoming first close – a landmark event for the alternative asset space.
“This project brought together exceptional expertise from leaders in the world of fine whisky, combined with our knowledge and detailed understanding of fund administration within Guernsey’s proactive regulatory framework,” said Samuel Stoddart, Fund & Corporate Manager at Orbitus.
The successful launch of Darach Capital Investments LP highlights how Orbitus’ expertise can leverage Guernsey’s flexible fund structures to support ambitious managers and innovative asset strategies around the world.
Anyone interested in exploring how Guernsey’s QPIF framework can support innovative fund launches or alternative investment strategies is welcome to get in touch with our team. We’d be delighted to discuss how Orbitus can support your next project.