Anybody who knows anything about whisky collecting has probably heard of the Corti Brothers. Whilst relatively unknown to most of the general public, the Corti Brothers name carries a lot of weight in the whisky industry, and Corti Brothers bottlings are high sought-after in the market. We are pleased to announce that at Mark Littler […]
The Beginner’s Guide To Drinking Islay Whisky Islay has long been known for the production of fantastic peated whisky, and the region is well-loved by whisky fans everywhere. There are currently nine active distilleries on Islay, with one pending reopening (we are looking at you, Port Ellen), and the distilleries are famous for producing peaty […]
Aberlour A’bunadh is one of the most successful whisky series of all time, with a 66 bottle line-up to rival Port Charlotte’s Cask Exploration, and Macallan’s Folios. We are excited to announce that you can become the owner of the entire Aberlour A’bunadh series so-far by purchasing the 66 bottle vertical on our shop. The […]
The market for Japanese whisky has grown exponentially in recent years, as more and more whisky drinkers begin to discover the delightful single malts and blends that hail from Japan. If you are new to Japanese whisky, or would like to expand your palette, this article will help you to decide which malts will be […]
With whisky becoming more commercial and therefore more expensive, it can seem like quality drams at an affordable price are out of reach. The best Scotch whisky often seems to come with a three-digit price tag. That is why we have put together this list of 10 of the best Scotch whiskies to try in […]
‘The Macallan’ is a name that is synonymous with luxury whisky, and perhaps even more so since The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old Fine & Rare broke the record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold when the hammer came down at a Sotheby’s auction in 2019 at £1.5 million. So, what is […]
The Macallan Red Collection features six single malts, all with very high age-statements, with one of the whiskies being 78 years old. And, whilst we have come to expect nothing short of luxury from Macallan, this collection is truly unprecedented, and has successfully piqued the attention of whisky fans around the globe. The six bottles […]
Following the release of our YouTube video all about the Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malts, we are excited to announce that we currently have two available for purchase on our online shop; a 1962 and a 1972.
Continuing with Brora & Clynelish Week, we thought we would show you one of the fantastic Clynelish expressions that we have available on our shop. This Clynelish 12 Year Old 70 Proof was bottled by Ainslie & Heilbron, the same company that bottled the most expensive Clynelish bottle ever sold at auction – the Clynelish […]
It’s Brora & Clynelish week here at Mark Littler Ltd, and to kick off the week we are going to talk about the most expensive bottles of Brora & Clynelish ever sold at auction. The Brora and Clynelish distilleries have intertwining histories dating back to the founding of the original Clynelish distillery in 1819. With […]
Selling whisky online can seem like a daunting prospect. Let’s say you find a bottle of 1960s Macallan in your cupboard, but you have no idea where to start? That is where we come in. Mark Littler Ltd can help you sell your whisky through private sale, auction, or on our one-of-a-kind online shop. Watch […]
In 2020, Macallan released the last instalment in their Edition Series: Macallan Edition No.6. The series was created to celebrate the versatility and luxury of Macallan whisky-making. The distillery teamed up with experts in different crafts such as the Panton Colour Institute, and Master Perfumer Roja Dove to create six unique expressions. Five different casks […]
Brexit. A divisive topic at best. But, just how will it affect the whisky industry? Europe accounts for 30% of all Scotch whisky exports. Will this continue to be the case now that we are no longer part of the European Union? Watch the video above to find out all that you need to know […]
The Port Ellen 12 Year Old Queen’s Visit is thought to be the only official Port Ellen bottling to be made in all of Port Ellen’s years in operation. This makes this bottle infinitely collectible. Only 40 bottles of this whisky were ever produced for the Queen and her senior staff members on their visit […]
The Macallan Handwritten Label Series is one of Macallan’s most iconic ventures. Made up of 5 vintages, a 1938, 1940, 1950, 1957, and a 1973, the series is highly-collectible and extremely sought-after. The 1973 vintage is particularly rare, having been bottled exclusively for the 10th anniversary of the Opimian Society, an exclusive wine club in […]
It seems odd to think that Balvenie was obscure at one point in history, dwelling in the shadow of its colossal big brother, Glenfiddich. But despite the relative obscurity of the brand, whisky and hospitality gurus, John ‘Jack’ and Wallace Milroy, saw potential in Balvenie long ago. Jack and Wallace Milroy are legends in the […]
Whatever whisky you prefer, whether you drink it straight, with ice, served with a mixer or prefer to keep it for your collection, it all has one thing in common; it comes in a bottle. Whisky bottle sizes have been standardised since the turn of the 20th century. However, the humble whisky bottle has as […]
Cognac is an extremely old and extremely luxurious beverage that dates back to 17th century France. A fruity concoction made from distilled grapes, the drink has been a firm favourite of spirit lovers for many years. Cognacs have become known for their extreme age statements, with some Cognac bottles containing spirit that is over 100 […]
One of the questions we get asked most frequently is why private sellers cannot achieve the prices that retailers ask for when selling the same bottle.
The only official Port Ellen bottling from the active days of the distillery has again sold for a record-breaking price at auction, after a collector paid £72,000 for the Port Ellen 12-Year-Old Queen’s Visit through Whisky Auctioneer. Distillery: Port Ellen Age: 12-Years-Old Bottled: 1980 Bottled by: Distillery Series: Visit from H.M. The Queen to Port […]