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How To Sell Whisky With Mark Littler

At Mark Littler Ltd we aim to make the process of selling whisky as stress-free as possible, whether that be via private sale, auction, or on our online shop. 

Each avenue is different, but all of them aim to get you the best price for your whisky, and make selling whisky an easy experience.

Read on to find out how it works, and which process could be right for you.  

Selling via private sale

Our brokerage service is a simple, stress-free way to sell whisky to a private buyer.

  1. You send us some pictures of your whisky and we complete a valuation.
  2. We approach our network of industry and private offers and they make an offer if they are interested in your bottle. You are under no obligation to accept.
  3. Once you are happy, you accept an offer from a buyer.
  4. We issue you with a contract for the agreed price. The contract gives us the right to complete the sale on your behalf.
  5. You send your bottle to us, whether that be via our postage service, or our hand-courier service.
  6. We complete the sale and send you your payment.

For this service, we charge a 10% commission (inc. VAT) if the final sale price of the item. So, if we sell whisky for £1,000, you will net £900 from the sale. This avenue is fast and simple. We will take care of everything for you.

Selling through our shop

The final option is selling your whisky through our one-of-a-kind online shop.

On our shop, we broker the sale of high-value and collectible bottles for our customers. This is a longer-term route, as we ask that a client gives us 6 months to build an advertising campaign around the bottle. However, your bottle will sit amongst rare and expensive whisky and our advertising campaigns aim to draw the eye of whisky collectors everywhere. The process is as follows:

  1. You send us some pictures of your bottle and we complete a valuation.
  2. If we think that your bottle could do well on our shop then we will offer the service to you, with no obligation to accept. We will also come up with a listing price for your bottle.
  3. Once you have accepted we will issue you with a contract that gives us the right to sell your whisky on our online shop on your behalf.
  4. You send your bottle to us, whether that be via our postage service, or our hand-courier service.
  5. Once your bottle arrives at our office we will have it professionally photographed and post it on our shop. We ask that clients gives us 6 months to sell the bottle.
  6. An online buyer purchases your bottle.
  7. We complete the sale and send you your payment

For this service we charge a 12% selling commission. This is a great way of giving your rare and collectible whisky a platform in order to draw the eye of whisky collectors. It is longer process, but the rewards can be great.

How We Can Help You Sell Your Whisky

Is bottled whisky a good investment?

Simply fill in the form below and we will put you in contact with a specialist whisky retailer. If your bottle is suitable they will make you an offer directly. This is preferable for those wanting a quick sale, or for those who are not prepared to take the risk that auctions entail. There is no charge for our assistance if you accept a private sale.

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Alternatively we can help you sell your bottles through auction. With close to 30,000 bottles being sold at auction every month you have to be sure that your bottles are being sold in the right auction to achieve the highest price. There is no charge for our assistance selling at auction

Free Specialist Whisky Valuations

Please use the form below to submit images of your bottle and receive a free, no-obligation valuation from a specialist auctioneer. We will also actively seek the highest offer from our network of private collectors to help you sell your whisky.

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    What Our Customers Say

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    Charlie R.
    2 weeks ago
    Hello All, My name is Charlie Rhoden and I recently took the decision to sell a very special barrel of whisky. I did a search of the internet for companies/people who dealt with the trading of barrels of whisky; around twelve in all. Not all of the twelve responded to my initial email, and some of those who did were sharks. "Oh, the whisky market is depressed right now, so I can only offer you......" I had a pretty good idea of what I was holding. For the greatest part, the responses saddened me, that was until I was contacted by Mark Littler. Mark came straight out and made me a monetary offer that was in the ball park. We struck up a conversation and within a couple of emails I signed a contract with Mark to represent me. He also knew what I had and believed that he could find a buyer very quickly and that's what happened. I need to bring in Katy Littler here as Katy, Mark's dear lady wife, as she kept me updated. I could go on here, but let me say in all honesty, my dealings with Mark and Katy reinforced my belief that there are still good honest people out there, who are not out to rape you, but to be good and fair. If anyone would like to contact be one on one, please feel free to direct any questions through Mark and Katy Littler and I would be delighted to support and reinforce my words here. In a nutshell, they are real good folks. Charlie Rhoden Kuala Lumpur 25th July 2026
    Mary W.
    1 month ago
    Words fail me when I try to describe just how good and helpful Mark and Katy have been in selling my cask. From start to finish they have made the whole process incredibly simple - and the outcome just brilliant. I can unhesitatingly recommend them to anyone who wishes to sell a cask. Thank you both!
    Christopher D.
    1 month ago
    The process to sell a watch through this company was friendly, efficient and effective. One the sale was agreed I was paid l, cash in the bank in two days! Most excellent!
    Gareth J.
    2 months ago
    Thank you to Mark and Katy the service was amazing, All queries answered very patient and efficient. They arranged the sale of a cask of Whisky dealing with all the paperwork involved and was completed in a timely fashion.
    Sharon L.
    2 months ago
    Amazing service from start to finish would 100% recommend Thank you so much
    iain C.
    4 months ago
    Transaction managed professionally and quickly. Would certainly recommend and use again thanks all
    Sarah H.
    4 months ago
    Katy and Mark were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable right from the start. They negotiated an excellent price for our antique silverware and paid promptly. Couldn’t be more impressed with the service.
    Julia H.
    5 months ago
    We had a fantastic experience selling our cask of whisky with Mark Litter Ltd. Katy and Mark made the entire process smooth, straightforward, and genuinely pleasant from start to finish. After our initial call with Mark, where he clearly explained how everything would work, the process unfolded exactly as described—no surprises, just great communication and professionalism throughout. We felt well supported at every stage and truly appreciated how easy they made it. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling a cask.
    Joseph D.
    5 months ago
    Brilliantly professional; really exceptional communication, courtesy, and efficiency. We would use their services again in a heartbeat, without a second thought. Thank you.
    Teresa A.
    5 months ago
    I was very impressed with the professional service I received from original enquiry to receiving payment. I found the value of my watch to be fair given other valuations received and the whole process extremely easy and quick. I would have hesitation in recommending Mark Littler’s services
    Mark M.
    5 months ago
    Fantastic service from start to finish and Katy was so great to deal with. I used their postal service too which was quick and easy and payment was very quick indeed. Highly recommended.
    Martin B.
    8 months ago
    Mark and Katy recently facilitated the sale of a Sherry Butt of 1995 Tobermory Malt Whisky for us. We visited their offices and were given a thorough explanation of the process involved. All went as forecast and we are very happy with the result. Their services thoroughly recommended.

    Whisky Valuation Tips

    Are you looking to sell your whisky for the highest possible price? It might surprise you to learn that one of the most important actions you can take is to capture high-quality images of your bottles. This ensures we can offer you the best prices and accurately appraise your bottles. Here are our top tips for submitting images of your bottles:

    1. Stand the bottle upright so that we can clearly see the level of the whisky in the bottle.
    2. Do you have the original box? If so, place it next to the bottle in the photo.
    3. Capture the images in a well-lit room, ideally against a neutral background.
    The perfect image - note the bottle is stood upright, against a neutral background with the original box in display
    The perfect image – note the bottle is stood upright, against a neutral background with the original box in display