When we decided to launch our online shop in August 2020 we did not imagine that within a month our first sale would be a 28 bottle vertical of Macallan 18 year old for £44,000. The story of the vertical gripped the interest of the national and international community as news broke of the seller’s […]
Whisky casks can be a great investment, both from a personal and financial perspective. But with so little information available on buying casks, how can you ensure you are not falling victim to a scam? Follow this guide and make sure you do your due diligence. At Mark Littler LTD it is our aim to […]
Esteemed Islay distillery, Bowmore, and premium automobile brand, Aston Martin, have collaborated to produce 25 bottles of whisky that will set you back £50,000 should you wish to purchase one. This new expression is called Black Bowmore DB5 1964 and is inspired by the classic and quintessentially British Aston Martin DB5. The car is famous […]
In the world of whisky, single malts usually steal all of the headlines. However, in this instance, they are required to share the spotlight. A blended Scotch whisky has just won the 2020 Whisky of the Year.
Diageo is the biggest spirits company in the world, boasting ownership of distilleries such as Blair Athol, Glenkinchie, Cardhu, Talisker, and Lagavulin. Each year, Diageo unveil a Special Release collection that showcases the rare and wonderful whiskies in their portfolio. This year, the collection has been named the Prima & Ultima collection.
Nc’nean, Scotland’s leading organic distillery, is releasing 60 more limited edition barrels of whisky for purchase in 2020. The distillery, which only started to distil whisky in 2017, has offered 60 barrels per year for purchase, however, this year’s barrels are especially symbolic as the whisky within them was distilled in the same year of […]
In June 2020 The Scotch Whisky Association issued a long awaited update to their guidance on whisky cask investment. Titled “Personal Investment in A Scotch Whisky Cask” the three page guide is a concise summary of some of the things to beware of when looking to buy a whisky cask. You can read the full […]
What will your cask investment be worth in 5, 10 and 20 years time? People often ask us what their cask is going to be worth in five, ten and fifteen years, and unfortunately that is something that we cannot predict. Even Warren Buffett, who is widely considered one of the most successful investors in […]
In June 2020 the Scotch Whisky Association updated its guidance for people looking to privately own a cask of whisky. Given the value of the information contained in their article, we have reproduced in full for you to read right here. The contact details for the Scotch Whisky Association are as follows: @ScotchWhiskySWAhttps://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/ Edinburgh HQ:Quartermile Two, […]
The internet is home to a vast number of whisky fanatics and connoisseurs, many of whom have made it their mission to document their thoughts on all things whisky. YouTube is a great platform for connoisseurs to talk about their favourite drams and distilleries, as well as reviewing a number of whiskies. Below is a […]
You can find whisky lovers and fanatics all over the internet that take pride in documenting their whisky journeys, reviewing drams, revelling in limited edition bottles, and informing their audience about all things whisky. Instagram is a great platform for whisky influencers to post stylistic shots of their latest dram and share their thoughts on […]
There is a wealth of knowledge out there on all things whisky. Many whisky connoisseurs have made it their mission to document all of their favourite drams, and their opinions on whisky controversies such as no-age statements, and killing old bottles. I have compiled a list of the best whisky blogs on the internet that […]
There are many different companies, people, distilleries, and processes involved in the making of Scotch whisky. The whisky that is sold on supermarket shelves and in auctions all over the world all come from distilleries in the depths of Scotland. So, just who owns these distilleries? The companies that own the distilleries are responsible for […]
Whisky scams remain an issue today and the essence of them are still very similar to those that went on 25 years ago. In Whisky Magazine Volume 1 Issue 2, an article written by Jim Budd (copied below) discusses some of the then current scams of the 1990s. Ironically they discuss one case of overpaying […]
In October 2010 a bottle of 64-year-old Dalmore was the first bottle of whisky ever to break the £100,000 mark. While the record price for a single bottle now stands at more than 10 times that at £1.5million for a bottle of Macallan 1926 60 year old, arguably it is Dalmore who have reached the […]
On The Dalmore’s official website, it is said that the 12-point Royal Stag emblem that adorns every bottle of whisky that is made by the distillery “encapsulates a rich past whilst also embodying a promise that The Dalmore will remain at the pinnacle of single malt”. However, it is only since 2006 that the stag […]
Beam-Suntory is a very young company in its own right, only being formed in 2014 by a merger between Beam and Suntory. However, how these two companies were formed and how Beam-Suntory eventually came to be is an interesting story that involves many mergers, acquisition, and companies that no longer exist. Key Facts Beam Suntory […]
Pernod Ricard is a French company that is the owner of many iconic brands of alcoholic beverages. This includes The Glenlivet, which rivals Glenfiddich as the best selling single malt whisky in the world. The company is formed from the marrying of two separate companies, both of which have rich histories. Key Facts Pernod Ricard […]
There is no perfect time to sell a cask of whisky, because when to sell your cask depends on a few factors: when you purchased the cask and the health of your cask. Importantly, while the age of your cask does have some impact on the value of your cask, age should not be used […]
In 2009 there were two gin distilleries in London. One was Beefeater, and the second was newly founded Sipsmith, who had fought tooth and nail to open a small batch distillery in the heart of the capital. By 2018 there were 24 working distilleries in London. When Sipsmith fired up its stills, gin was a […]