{"ok":true,"summary":{"count":517,"average":4.87,"fiveStarCount":458},"reviews":[{"name":"John O.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-06T15:23:19","text":"Being new to whisky I found the VCL team helpful and knowledgeable.  Their insight was invaluable when it came to selecting the best for for my level of investment. Very professional."},{"name":"Ronni M.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-06T12:32:07","text":"Fantastic experience. I did not know much about whisky at the beginning but the whole process was informative and painless. Benjamin and the team are very helpful and a joy to do business with. They are very attentive and responsive and the welcome pack is absolute quality. What more could you want?!"},{"name":"Richard C.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-03T20:03:11","text":"I am only a small investor, however Ben Lancaster was brilliant.\r\n\r\nHe listened to my budget, explained how this type of investment works and the commitment required. He searched for and found casks to match my budget, but providing the best investment prospects at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe transaction process was easy, and very smooth.\r\n\r\nSince the initial investment, no hard sales, no spamming emails pushing for more sales.\r\n\r\nThe monthly newsletter is very informative on current trends, up and coming expectations and providing a very good insight into what was up until now for me a completely unknown industry \r\n\r\nI look forward to more investments with VCL in the near future, when I am ready."},{"name":"Ian B.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-03T19:28:46","text":"The process and its financial benefits were explained well and the portfolio put forward provided me with a good range of investment opportunity in Whisky with a strong pedigree.  Very happy with my investment and will be looking to make further."},{"name":"Brian M.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-03T16:00:47","text":"I received excellent advice from Ben who put a portfolio of 4 whiskies together for me. I received the certificates and welcome package very promptly and are more than happy with my dealings with VCL Vintners and will be in vesting more in the future. Brian. Miller"},{"name":"Marnie L.","rating":5,"date":"2026-08-03T15:38:08","text":"Being a first time whisky investor, Ben was incredibly knowledgable, helpful and friendly and never used pressure or sales tactics. Communication has been terrific and my personal portal which I have access to on the app is extremely easy to understand. I look forward to seeing the benefits of my investment. 5 star company in my opinion."},{"name":"Andrew B.","rating":5,"date":"2026-07-10T11:59:18","text":"George was really informative and made the process seamless."},{"name":"Stuart H.","rating":5,"date":"2026-06-26T14:55:10","text":"Very smooth transaction from start to finish.  George Roots was most helpful."},{"name":"Tom C.","rating":5,"date":"2026-06-25T22:21:05","text":"I knew hardly anything about whisky investment and Jack helped me massively understand the ins and outs of everything. Put my mind at ease, explained the processes easily and he showed from the start that he has my best interests at heart and I gained a new friend straight away.\r\nThe One Cask at a Time whisky tasting evening in the Shard will be a lifelong memory. It was amazing putting names to faces, meeting other clients and investors, learning more about whisky and how it’s produced. I can’t wait for the next one."},{"name":"Simon C.","rating":5,"date":"2026-06-15T11:37:51","text":"George was friendly and professional throughout the whole process, guiding me to confidently make my first investment with VCL."},{"name":"Rob S.","rating":5,"date":"2026-06-11T10:32:39","text":"Recently traded 2 casks which I had held for more than 5 years. Tommy's advice, as always, was most helpful. With the favourable tarriff changes in the US and India there was no rush in a buoyant market. Very happy with the return and the deal was concluded early this week. Communication with Tommy is excellent and the whole process was very effective. Many thanks."},{"name":"Ross S.","rating":5,"date":"2026-05-27T15:47:17","text":"Since making my initial enquiry online I have been dealing with George who has provided nothing less than amazing customer service, knowledge and advice. This is my first investment so I was extremely nervous but felt very comfortable and feel my investment is in safe hands. I would highly recommend to anyone."}]}