BUY A CASK OF DALMORE
Buy a Dalmore Whisky Cask
Are you looking to buy a cask of Dalmore whisky? We are specialist brokers with hundreds of five-star reviews and a proven track record of helping and educating people to ensure they make the right decision when they come to buy a cask of Dalmore.
By choosing to purchase a cask through Mark Littler you gain access to the whole cask market rather than just our own inventory. That means when you come to sell your cask you will not be selling the same product as everyone else (as is the case when people buy from distillery investment schemes), meaning your cask will command a premium.
If you think that a cask or casks from Dalmore distillery is the right choice for you then we can help you find you the cask that meets your needs. Alternatively, if you are open to suggestions then we can also discuss other potential matches for your cask investment needs.
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A Delivery Order With Every Cask
Every cask that you buy through Mark Littler Ltd will be sold via a delivery order issued by the warehouse where your cask will be stored. This means you have full autonomy over your cask throughout the lifetime of your purchase and that you have full certainty that the cask is what it says on your contract. Read more about delivery orders here.
Within our agency contract there are no ties to Mark Littler Ltd nor any obligation to sell back to us in the future.
You will have you own private account at the bonded warehouse where your cask will be matured.
Why Invest In A Whisky Cask With Mark Littler?
Our experience stems from helping hundreds of people EXIT their cask investments. We know what has worked for cask owners in the past, and use that information to shape the advice and casks that we offer to current investors.
We have sold millions of pounds of casks for our customers, helping them see returns from a few thousand pounds, to over £300,000 from initial investments of as little as £1,500.
We also understand that the market has changed and we will always provide clear and comprehensive information so that you can make an informed decision. Our ethos focuses on three simple principles:
Our experience selling hundreds of casks for clients exiting their cask investments means we are uniquely placed to help you enter your investment.
We also want you to have realistic expectations of potential and the time needed to invest in casks; we provide the information necessary for you to make an informed decision.
Our agreement with an exclusive bonded warehouse means we can make your cask ownership a unique, hands on experience throughout the lifetime of your cask.
Owning a cask via a delivery order gives you the option to draw samples and experience how your whisky is maturing. You can also visit your casks should you wish to.
We are open about what is involved in cask ownership and we would rather you knew all the facts and didn’t buy a cask than buy one based on misleading information. Please download our cask buying PDF and explore our whisky cask guides page to learn more.
Our open and honest approach is why we have over 600 five star reviews online.
How We Have Evolved As A Broker
We don’t only sell casks to people. In fact the Mark Littler Ltd brokerage began primarily selling items for people, including bottles and casks. We are also an established antiques brokers and help customers sell everything from medieval gold rings and classic cars to art and watches.
So how did we get to a position where we were selling casks to the public? Learn more in this short video:
Education Not Sales
At Mark Littler Ltd we sell whisky casks, but we are not sales people. Our aim when we started out with casks was to educate people about casks as an investment and that is the ethos we still work with.
As well as our extensive online library of guides, articles and videos when you choose to buy a cask with us you will have the opportunity to book in for 30 minute Q & A session with us where we will answer all your questions about casks and whisky cask investment. This is not a sales call, just a chance for you to ask questions and get answers. Please note that due to exceedingly high demand we do have a waiting list for both purchasing casks and free consultation calls. If you need answers faster then please get in touch regarding paid consultations.
The History Of The Dalmore Distillery
The Dalmore distillery legend begins in the 13th century when Scotland’s King Alexander III was saved by the Mackenzie clan chief, Colin of Kintail from a stag. The king granted the chief the Eilean Donan lands as his reward together with his own motto and permission to use a 12-pointed royal stag as the crest of the clan.
It was not for many more years in 1839 that the Dalmore distillery was established by Alexander Matheson. He had already made his money working as a partner in the Jardine Matheson trading firm that took over operations from the East India Company and which controlled the Chinese opium export trade.
He owned the operation for almost 30 years before passing it on to new owners – members of the Mackenzie clan, Charles and Andrew Mackenzie. It was then that the 12-pointed royal stag crest was introduced to the brand and since that time this emblem has appeared on every Dalmore bottle.
Until 1917 everything continued to run smoothly, however at this time the Royal Navy started to use the firth beside the distillery to produce deep-sea mines. This led to an explosion in 1920 from an incident due to a detonated mine, and a fire ensued that prompted a drawn-out legal battle between the Royal Navy and Andrew Mackenzie. This wrangle lasted for more than 5 years and even reached the House of Lords.
The Mackenzie family maintained control of the Dalmore until 1960 when Whyte & Mackay, one of the distillery’s primary customers took over control. Dalmore significantly contributed to Whyte and Mackay’s blends with its only single malt for a considerable time being a 12-year-old expression. Whute and Mackay also went through many different owners, however, at the moment, it is in the ownership of Emerador of the Philippines.
In more recent times the Dalmore distillery has begun to produce a more expansive range. Today, their core range includes a 25, 18, 15 and 12-year-old expression as well as no age specialities such as Cigar Malt and King Alexander III as well as several luxury expressions like the Constellation Range which comprises vintages dating from between 1964 and 1992. All of the top-end prices are as high as 5 figures.
All of the Dalmore’s expressions are matured in either aged sherry casks or American bourbon white oak casks each of which gives the whisky unique notes.
