Single malt whisky and wine are both alternative assets. Often, because they have similarities, potential investors believe that the way they work as investments is also the same. However whisky investments are fundamentally different to wine. For wine there is an aspect of a particular Chateau’s renown generating value, but vintage and reviews are also […]
Buying new make is the cheapest way to buy a cask of whisky. However it’s not always the best fit for everyone thinking about whisky cask investments. If you are trying to decide if it’s the right option for you, here are things you need to know before you buy a new make cask. What […]
If you are thinking of buying a cask of whisky you may have come across the term “new make,” which is the term used to describe freshly distilled or very young spirit before it is formally whisky. Buying new make is usually the cheapest way of buying a cask, as whisky tends to get more […]
The best way to sell whisky bottles in the UK is going to be dependent on you and your collection. For the right bottle a private sale is often the quickest and most profitable way to sell a whisky bottle or collection. Auction is a reliable way to get the market value for the widest […]
Valuing whisky bottles for sale in the UK can seem like a daunting process. A simple search of retailers and auctions will produce vastly different prices for the same bottle. So how do you know what is achievable? In this post we run through the key points to know when valuing whisky in the UK […]
Whether you have decided to sell your whisky bottles or are still deciding, in this article we cover the five things you need to know when selling bottles of whisky online in 2024. 1. You may need to pay capital gains tax As of 2024 all online based services where you can sell items have […]
Whisky has become something of a mainstream alternative investment and the secondary market for bottles of whisky remains popular in 2024. If you are thinking of selling your whisky it can be tricky to know where to start, here at Mark Littler Ltd our ethos remains to provide the tools to enable you to make […]
Are you looking to sell whisky but don’t know where to start? In this guide we’ll help you explore all of your options on how to sell your bottles. There are five main ways to sell your whisky: Selling through auction Selling through a whisky broker via private offer Selling through the Mark Littler Ltd […]
If you want to buy a cask of whisky then welcome, whisky casks can be a rewarding asset in terms of both potential returns and experience. The process of buying a cask is relatively simple: choose a cask, pay for it and then the seller will notify the warehouse so that you become the new […]
Investing in whisky casks remains a popular option for those looking for long term alternative assets. As well as the potential returns, a cask of whisky is also a tangible asset, and if you buy it the right way it’s one you can experience as it matures. If you are one of the hundreds of […]
In our first YouTube video of 2024, Mark talks you through the must-have whisky books for any whisky enthusiast. These books suit varying levels of interest. So, whether you consider yourself a complete beginner or a whisky connoisseur, you will find something in this list to suit you. In addition to this, the books also […]
Glen Mhor distillery was a victim of the whisky loch, closing in 1983 (the same year as Port Ellen and Brora). It had joined DCL’s portfolio on 11 years prior, but when the maltings were closed in 1980 it seemed that Glen Mhor’s fate was all but sealed. Single malts from Glen Mhor are extremely […]
Burns Night approaches! On 25th January, households and Burns Clubs all over Scotland and the wider world will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet: Robert Burns. So, in celebration of this famous poet, lyricist, activist, and whisky drinker, here are some things you may not know about Robert Burns. […]
This weeks Old, Rare, & Open bottle is a true mystery. Welcome back to another installment of our rare whisky tasting series. Never has a bottle of Glenlivet 1974 16 Year Old Cadenhead Original Collection come to auction. When thinking about Cadenhead bottlings at auction, you might assume that the dumpies would be the rarest. […]
No country in the world welcomes the New Year quite like Scotland does. Days of festivities including feasting, gift-giving, and even fire demonstrations signal the celebration of Scotland’s most beloved national holiday: Hogmanay. What is Hogmanay? Hogmanay is traditionally celebrated on 31st December every year. In other cultures, it is called New Year’s Eve. However, […]
Welcome back to our new weekly series, delving into the world of old and rare whisky tasting. This week we are featuring this North-Port Brechin 1970 Connoisseurs Choice, with tasting notes by Phil Dwyer of Whisky Wednesday. North Port-Brechin distillery was a victim of the 1980s Whisky Loch, and had a checkered history even before […]
Macallan whisky is becoming increasingly out of reach for the average drinker. Both modern and old & rare bottles are most often bought as investments. For example, the opportunity to try Macallan whisky from the 1920s is almost nonexistent (unless you have £2 million to spend on a 1926 60 Year Old). However, there is […]
It has been a very busy year here at Mark Littler Ltd, and we are very thankful to all of our clients and customers, both from the brokerage and through our shop. Raise a dram to yourself this Christmas, and we can’t wait to be of service to more whisky lovers in 2024. Year In […]
Welcome back to Old, Rare, & Open. The next old and rare bottling up for tasting is this Macallan-Glenlivet 18 Year Old Cadenheads, with tasting notes provided by Whisky Wednesday’s Phil Dwyer. Read last week’s tasting notes on a rare Bunnahabhain Signatory Vintage here. The entry of a full bottle of this Macallan-Glenlivet 18 Year […]
You might think that, in order to make a profit, whisky distilleries simply price their whiskies as high as they like to maximise returns. However, the economics of whisky bottle pricing is a little more complicated than that. When pricing whiskies, distilleries must take into account their long-term customers, potential flippers, series investors, and whisky […]