BUY A CASK OF TULLIBARDINE
Buy a Tullibardine whisky cask
Are you looking to buy a cask of Tullibardine 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 Tullibardine.
As we are whisky cask brokers (rather than dealers) we’ll be able to find you your perfect cask of Tullibardine.
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 Tullibardine 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 Tullibardine Distillery
Blackford has seen alcohol being produced in the area for more than 600 years. There are records of an operational brewery here since 1488 when King James IV stopped on his way home after being crowned at Scone to buy ale. In fact, it may hold the title of the kingdom’s oldest “public” brewery.
It wasn’t all about brewing though, distilling also had a presence on the site. The first Tullibardine distillery was opened in 1798 by Henry and William Bannerman, although this operation ran for only one year. In 1814 another Bannerman, Andrew this time, tried once more and had a little more success. His distillery remained open until 1837.
By the time the 19th century came around, there was a maltings in the town as well as three breweries. One, the Gleneagles Brewery was owned by the Sharp family while the other two belonged to the Eadies. Both the Eadie plants shut down leaving Gleneagles alone until it too closed its doors in 1927.
Although it seemed as though the brewing tradition in the area had come to an end, in 1949 William Delme-Evans, a famous designer of distilleries, purchased the site of the Gleneagles Brewery and established his own distillery there – the first constructed in the country since 1900.
Brodie Hepburn bought it in 1953 and increased its capacity. Brodie Hepburn was then bought by Invergordon which in turn was bought by Whyte & Mackay and it was at this point in 1994 that the Tullibardine fell silent. This continued until 2003 when it was bought by a business consortium who planned to sell part of the site to be used for retail and the money raised would then be ploughed into distilling to get the site back up and running.
Most of the Tullibardine distillery’s stock had been filled into tired, old casks that were no good for any standalone single malt. This meant that an expensive and extensive re-casking operation had to take place. In 2011, the consortium sold its interest in the business to Picard, the French spirit and wine group which already owned the Muirhead and Highland Queen brands. The retail park venture was brought back into play and a newly reformulated and repackaged single malt range was introduced.
As a tip of the cap to tradition, the Tullibardine distillery has partnered up with the Bridge of Allan brewery to make an ale called “1488”.
