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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thinking of making a whisky investment in 2024? In recent years, alternative investments have thrived under changing economic conditions. Many people have begun to buy whisky and tie up their capital in tangible assets. The question is…which asset? Should you invest in whisky casks or whisky bottles? Whisky casks and whisky bottles represent two very different […]
One of the many questions that we receive from clients seeking valuations or information about their bottles is: how do I date a bottle of whisky? There have been numerous whisky legislation and packaging changes over the decades. Therefore, these changes on the bottles can be used as visual clues as to when a whisky […]
This week on our YouTube channel, Mark talks about the phenomenon that has been sweeping the whisky industry in recent years: Japanese whisky. It was not until the early 20th century that whisky distillation began in Japan. Amazingly, this innovation was all down to one man: Masataka Taketsuru. In this video, Mark takes you through […]
In our new YouTube video, Mark takes a deep dive into four amazing bottles of Japanese whisky available to buy on the Mark Littler Shop: Hibiki 17 Year Old Shiki Kacho Limited Edition – £16,800 Hanyu 1991 Ichiros Malt Jack of Clubs 2nd Edition – £25,551 Hanyu 1988 Ichiros Malt King of Diamonds 2nd Edition […]
The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old is the most expensive whisky in the world. But did you know that it was bottled in four different versions? Each version is unique and has its own auction history. In this video, Mark takes a deep dive into each iteration of the Macallan 1926 60 Year Old, as […]
The spirit caramel debate has raged in the whisky industry for decades. As the only additive allowed in Scotch whisky, E150a has caused a huge amount of controversy between whisky purists and caramel advocates. The most extreme example of spirit caramel use in whisky in the Loch Dhu 10 Year Old The Black Whisky. In […]
A rare whisky opportunity presents itself for fans of Macallan everywhere! We have bottled this Macallan 22 Year Old Whisky Liqueur – distilled in the 1920s and bottled in the 1940s – into 10ml drams for you to try. Trying whisky this old and rare is something that is usually reserved for high-net-worth individuals. However, […]
In the second part of our series on Johnnie Walker, we delve into the heart of their whisky-making process – blending. Johnnie Walker’s legacy spans two centuries, and their unwavering commitment to quality is evident in every bottle. This commitment begins with the careful selection of grains and malted barley from various Scottish regions, each […]
Whisky enthusiasts are often drawn to cask investment. The chance to own and bottle a cask of whisky is a whisky-lovers dream! However, whether your cask purchase is for investment purposes or for drinking purposes, you must be aware of the costs of bottling a cask of whisky before you choose an eventual exit strategy. […]
Welcome to our three-part YouTube series dedicated to the world of Johnnie Walker, the biggest blended whisky brand in the world. In this series, we’ll be delving into the brand’s rich history, exploring its core range, and providing no-nonsense tasting reviews. From its humble beginnings in the 19th century to becoming a global whisky giant, […]
Glenfarclas distillery has long been celebrated for its traditional distilling methods. It is also one of the only remaining family-run distilleries in Scotland. The Grant family has owned and run the distillery for five generations, and the Glenfarclas Family Collector Series celebrates this heritage through a number of impressive single malts: Glenfarclas 1966 Fino Casks […]