Buy A Lagavulin Whisky Cask Mark Littler LTD
At Mark Littler Ltd we understand that investing in whisky casks is not a decision to be taken lightly. Buying a cask requires careful consideration and understanding of market trends as well as thorough research into the potential risks and rewards. Our education led approach is designed to help you make the right decision for your situation.
Every cask bought through us is sold via a delivery order, which means it will be in your name and you have full autonomy over the cask as it matures and when you come to sell.
With over 600 reviews across Google, Yell and Facebook covering our full range of services, including helping people to buy and sell casks, you can be assure you are working with a trusted broker with a thorough understanding of the industry.
New-fill and young Lagavulin casks are not available at the moment. However if you would like advice on purchasing casks please do get in touch.
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Buying Casks of Lagavulin Whisky
Are you looking to buy a cask of Lagavulin 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 Lagavulin.
Lagavulin casks are not generally available on the market at the moment. However as we are whisky cask brokers (rather than dealers) we can help you find your perfect cask from what is available on the open market.
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 is the right choice for you then we can help you find you the cask that meets your needs. If you are interested in purchasing a cask with us then please download our free cask buying guide, which will introduce you to our aims when we look for cask investments for our clients.
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 Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin once had at least 10 illicit whisky stills, and in 1742 they were plying their trade here. There would not be a legal distillery in this area for more than 70 years. The Lagavulin Distillery was finally established on the Kildalton Coast of Islay, located between Laphroaig and Ardbeg and close to Dunyvaig Castle. Distilling legally began here in 1816 under John Johnston, and the site was shared with another distillery which was originally purchased by the Johnston family in 1825 before its production became absorbed into that of Lagavulin in 1837.
It was not until 1862 that the Lagavulin distillery finally achieved public notice. When John Logan Mackie, a blender, purchased the distillery. In 1878, his nephew, Peter J Mackie took his first of several trips to the island to learn about distilling. He eventually took over the distillery’s production and became Sir Peter Mackie, a pre-eminent figure in the 19th-century Scottish whisky industry. In 1890 he developed the White Horse blend, and he also co-founded the Craigellachie distillery, earning a reputation as an innovator of his time.
Mackie construction a replica of the Laphroaig distillery in 1908 at Lagavulin under the name Malt Mill. This operation ran until 1962, and while it was supposed to be producing whisky of the same character as that produced at Laphroaig, just 2 miles away, this never materialised. Lagavulin’s whisky is characterised by its slow production speed and its pot stills with their unique pear shape. The distillery’s floor maltings closed down in 1974 and these are now the administration offices and the visitor centre for the distillery.
Lagavulin whisky has been mentioned many times in popular culture, including in The Hades Factor by Robert Ludlum in 2000 and in the 2002 movie 28 Days Later. Today, visitors come to visit the distillery which is still functioning on Islay. There are regular tours and tasting experiences as well as warehouse demonstrations and open days so that fans of this peaty malt can experience the pleasure of their favourite dram at first hand.
