In 2024 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) updated their Guidance on a “Personal Investment In A Scotch Whisky Cask.” The SWA is not responsible for the regulation of casks purchased privately, but as a prominent body in the industry it is good to see them providing a basic introduction for consumers.
WOWGR is getting an update. As of March 3 2025 the Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations 1999 will be heavily modified and essentially become just the Warehousekeepers Regulations. Up until then it will be business as usual, but here’s what you need to know in relation to any current or future whisky cask […]
For most people selling a whisky cask is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Because it’s not something you’ll do regularly it can feel like a daunting prospect. But it doesn’t need to be. Yes, there are external variables to consider when looking at the right time to sell a cask—market conditions, economic trends, and buyer preferences as […]
Cask investment is set to remain a popular alternative investment in 2025. Whisky casks have a historic record of increasing in value over time and can be a positive way to build generational wealth over the long term. The following seven key things to know about whisky cask investment in 2025 are perfect for new […]
If you are a whisky lover, the chances are that at some point you have considered the benefits of owning your very own cask of whisky. As well as buying a cask through a broker like Mark Littler LTD, in 2025 is possible to buy casks direct from some distilleries. There are also parent companies […]
The Rolex Air-King watch was launched in 1945 as part of its Air series; a collection of watches intended to honour the achievements of the RAF pilots involved in World War Two. The Air-King is the only one of the series that is still in production today as the other lines were discontinued in the […]
The very first wristwatches made by Rolex, known as Wilsdorf and Davis at the time, were created for women. In the early 20th century men preferred pocket watches or fob watches; delicate wristwatches were predominantly for women right up until the mid-1930s. This means that many of the earliest Rolex wristwatches (usually marked W & […]
The Rolex Day-Date is arguably the watch that launched Rolex into the realm of high-end luxury watches and cemented its position as one of the world’s most sought-after and exclusive timepieces. More commonly known as the President because of the penchant of US presidents for wearing this iconic watch (although read on for more on […]
Whisky casks can be a great investment when made sensibly with the right expectations and timeframes. At Mark Littler LTD we’ve seen people achieve the full range of outcomes with cask investment; from helping people sell casks for over £500,000 to assisting people who have been scammed out of over £500,000! For most investors a […]
The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Series is a collection of exceptional whiskies that were hand selected as to epitomise Macallan whisky in its purest form. The whisky makers at The Macallan reportedly did not go looking for whiskies to create this series, instead they were discovered during routine assessment and tastings. If a cask was deemed worthy […]
Single malt whisky and wine are both alternative assets. Often, because they have similarities, potential investors believe that the way they work as investments is also the same. However whisky investments are fundamentally different to wine. For wine there is an aspect of a particular Chateau’s renown generating value, but vintage and reviews are also […]
Buying new make is the cheapest way to buy a cask of whisky. However it’s not always the best fit for everyone thinking about whisky cask investments. If you are trying to decide if it’s the right option for you, here are things you need to know before you buy a new make cask. What […]
If you are thinking of buying a cask of whisky you may have come across the term “new make,” which is the term used to describe freshly distilled or very young spirit before it is formally whisky. Buying new make is usually the cheapest way of buying a cask, as whisky tends to get more […]
The best way to sell whisky bottles in the UK is going to be dependent on you and your collection. For the right bottle a private sale is often the quickest and most profitable way to sell a whisky bottle or collection. Auction is a reliable way to get the market value for the widest […]
Valuing whisky bottles for sale in the UK can seem like a daunting process. A simple search of retailers and auctions will produce vastly different prices for the same bottle. So how do you know what is achievable? In this post we run through the key points to know when valuing whisky in the UK […]
Whether you have decided to sell your whisky bottles or are still deciding, in this article we cover the five things you need to know when selling bottles of whisky online in 2024. 1. You may need to pay capital gains tax As of 2024 all online based services where you can sell items have […]
Whisky has become something of a mainstream alternative investment and the secondary market for bottles of whisky remains popular in 2024. If you are thinking of selling your whisky it can be tricky to know where to start, here at Mark Littler Ltd our ethos remains to provide the tools to enable you to make […]
If you want to buy a cask of whisky then welcome, whisky casks can be a rewarding asset in terms of both potential returns and experience. The process of buying a cask is relatively simple: choose a cask, pay for it and then the seller will notify the warehouse so that you become the new […]
Investing in whisky casks remains a popular option for those looking for long term alternative assets. As well as the potential returns, a cask of whisky is also a tangible asset, and if you buy it the right way it’s one you can experience as it matures. If you’re after the latest version of this […]
Depending on where you look and who you speak to, you will find two camps in the whisky world. The first, made up of (mostly) drinkers and long standing whisky collectors, bemoaning that whisky is too expensive. The second camp may be just us, wondering why whisky is so cheap? Bear with us while we […]
