As Macallan week continues here at Mark Littler Ltd, today we are looking at the top 5 most expensive Macallan bottles ever to be sold at auction. The Macallan distillery was established in 1824 and has been producing whisky uninterrupted for nearly 200 years. From the 1980s, Macallan have placed themselves at the head of […]
After being silent for 38 years, the highland distillery Brora is being brought back online by Diageo in mid-May 2021. Diageo announced the reopening of Brora, alongside Islay distillery Port Ellen, in 2017 but it wasn’t until this week that a more specific date was revealed. To accompany this reopening in May, Brora have released […]
To continue Macallan week here at Mark Littler Ltd we are looking at the top 5 Macallan bottles according to Serge Valentin, whisky critic at Whiskyfun.com. Serge Valentin is one of the most highly regarded critics in the industry and his website WhiskyFun shows off his experience. Each whisky is ranked by Serge with a […]
In 2015, Macallan announced a new 24 release series inspired by their advertisements from the 1970s until the 1990s. Macallan describes the archival series as one that “celebrates and revisits The Macallan’s original print, press, and film advertising campaign; mapping the story of The Macallan from a remote farmstead on the River Spey to a […]
Continuing with Macallan week here at Mark Littler Ltd, we are proud to offer this complete Macallan Edition Series on our online shop. The Edition Series is made up of six bottlings, all designed to showcase Macallan’s ability to produce luxury whisky through unique distilling methods and craftsmanship. The series began in 2015 with the […]
Cartier’s Tutti Frutti design is perhaps one of the most recognisable jewellery designs of all time. Using brightly-coloured and striking carved gemstones, Tutti Frutti has become synonymous with the super-premium brand. The history of this infamous design dates back to 1901. At the start of the 20th century, Alexandra of Denmark, Queen Consort of the […]
Macallan has had a long history full of handovers, new launches, and worldwide renown. As part of Macallan week here at Mark Littler Ltd we have put together a comprehensive timeline of the Macallan distillery to help you follow its journey from 1824 to today. 1824 The Macallan distillery is licenced to Alexander Reid originally […]
Macallan: From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Brand Macallan is one of the most highly regarded whiskies in the world. The Macallan brand boasts an unparalleled reputation for both the quality of its whisky and the high prices which rare and collectable Macallan bottlings fetch at auction. Although traditionally used as a contributor malt for blends […]
Here at Mark Littler Ltd we have recently brokered the sale of a bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII 100-Year-Old Black Pearl Anniversary Edition Cognac. This was an exciting feature in our shop and a fantastic sale as only 775 were produced, making them extremely rare bottles of cognac. Remy Martin released the Louis XIII […]
A recent Food and Drink Federation (FDF) report shows that total food and drink exports to the EU have declined by 75.5% in January 2021 compared to January 2020, with whisky exports suffering a 63.1% decline. The UK leaving the EU has been cited as the main cause of huge losses in the food and […]
As Port Ellen week continues here at Mark Littler Ltd, today we’re talking about the top 5 most expensive Port Ellen bottles ever sold at auction. Despite the closure of the distillery in 1983, Port Ellen has continued to see success at auction having developed a cult following amongst whisky collectors. Port Ellen’s small production […]
As Port Ellen week continues we are looking at the best Port Ellen bottles according to WhiskyFun’s Serge Valentin, esteemed whisky critic and writer. Serge Valentin is incredibly experienced in the realm of whisky reviewing, having tasted whiskies from many different distilleries and as such his reviews are held in very high regard. Whisky lovers […]
It’s fair to say we broker a diverse range of items at Mark Littler LTD and this Porsche 356C is certainly one of the most good looking cars we have sold. The car was in a very good state of preservation as a result of the previous owners care and restoration carried out over many […]
In celebration of Port Ellen Week, we are thrilled to offer this Port Ellen 1983 21 Year Old Old Malt Cask from Douglas Laing & Co Ltd. This expression was distilled in 1983, which you may recognise as the year that Port Ellen closed its doors, making this whisky some of the last Port Ellen […]
An introduction to the history and identification of the Rolex Datejust and its different models, from the vintage Jubilee Datejust to the modern Datejust 41 and the classic Lady’s Datejust. An introduction to the Rolex Datejust The Rolex Datejust is a true classic. The Datejust is wound throughout Rolex’s history as they created a watch […]
Port Ellen distillery has had a history filled with handovers, bankruptcy, closures, and also success. We have created a comprehensive timeline of the Port Ellen distillery to help you navigate its 196 year history from opening its doors for the first time in 1825, to the present day. 1825 Port Ellen is founded by Alexander […]
One of Scotland’s silent distilleries, Port Ellen’s whisky has become some of the most iconic in the world since its demise. As the popularity and demand for peated and smoky malts increases worldwide, Port Ellen’s diminishing stocks and growing rarity have made it a whisky only investors and serious collectors can afford to buy. Amongst […]
This week at Mark Littler Ltd…it’s Port Ellen Week! Port Ellen distillery is located on Islay and, despite having been inactive since 1983, is famed for its cult following and highly-sought after whiskies. Port Ellen was mothballed in 1983, a victim of the whisky loch that saw many distilleries close throughout Scotland. Since then, Port […]
Ardbeg Week continues! And, today we are taking a look at Ardbeg’s best whiskies according to famed whisky critic and writer, Serge Valentin, of WhiskyFun.com. Serge Valentin has had the pleasure of trying whiskies from numerous different distilleries over the years, documenting his tastings on his blog. His reviews are extremely influential and held in […]
Ardbeg week continues today with another Ardbeg expression that we are proud to be offering on our online shop. Ardbeg has seen massive commercial success over the past two decades, and older bottlings of Ardbeg now command high prices at auction, and are highly sought-after. This bottle is a 1965 15 Year Old that was […]