Sell Your Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky
Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Bunnahabhain casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky with Mark Littler
Bunnahabhain Cask Values & Valuations
There is no denying that the Bunnahabhain distillery is not exactly easy on the eye. Unlike Glengoyne, nestled in the beautiful Scottish landscape, Bunnahabhain sticks out like a sore thumb.
However, also unlike Glengoyne, very few casks of Bunnahabhain are in private ownership. Bunnahabhain’s previous owners Burn Stewart were once quite relaxed about the sale of casks, however, since its new owners (Distell) took over in 2009 very few casks are sold privately.
As you can therefore imagine, casks of Bunnahabhain are very sought after which puts you in a very good position if you are considering selling yours.
We specialise in the brokerage of Bunnahabhain casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Bunnahabhain casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Bunnahabhain ) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
If you would like to know the value of your Bunnahabhain cask use the form below to get in touch.
The Process of Selling Your Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky with Mark Littler
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your cask of whisky is easy.
Send details about your cask to [email protected] or use the form below
We work our entire network of customers and receive their best offers.
We submit the best offer for your consideration, without obligation, and issue you with a contract if you wish to proceed.
We then manage all the paperwork and guide you through the transfer process.
Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Bunnahabhain casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky with Mark Littler
How to Sell a Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky
There is no denying that the Bunnahabhain distillery is not exactly easy on the eye. Unlike Glengoyne, nestled in the beautiful Scottish landscape, Bunnahabhain sticks out like a sore thumb.
However, also unlike Glengoyne, very few casks of Bunnahabhain are in private ownership. Bunnahabhain’s previous owners Burn Stewart were once quite relaxed about the sale of casks, however, since its new owners (Distell) took over in 2009 very few casks are sold privately.
As you can therefore imagine, casks of Bunnahabhain are very sought after which puts you in a very good position if you are considering selling yours.
We specialise in the brokerage of Bunnahabhain casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Bunnahabhain casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Bunnahabhain ) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
If you would like to know the value of your Bunnahabhain cask use the form below to get in touch.
The Process of Selling a Cask of Bunnahabhain Whisky with Mark Littler
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your cask of whisky is easy.
Send details about your cask to [email protected] or use the form below
We work our entire network of customers and receive their best offers.
We submit the best offer for your consideration, without obligation, and issue you with a contract if you wish to proceed.
We then manage all the paperwork and guide you through the transfer process.
What is my cask of Bunnahabhain worth?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
There is more information about each section below the form.
What is my cask of Bunnahabhain worth?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
There is more information about each section below the form.
Testimonials
“From my initial contact with Mark the whole experience of selling my cask of 1989 Macallan Whisky has been a breeze. Mark was very helpful, exceedingly dedicated and totally professional at all times.
It was an excellent service provided at a very reasonable cost. Mark obtained a fantastic six-figure sum for my cask which I am completely over the moon with.
I would not hesitate to recommend his services to others.”
Tim Johnson
“Mark sold a cask of whisky which I had inherited and did not know what to do with. The offer I got through Mark was much higher than the distillery had offered me and the whole process was simple and best of all, profitable!
He explained all of the steps I needed to take in a straightforward manner and no question was too small for him to answer. Well recommended.”
James Harwood
“Mark sold a barrel of Springbank for me – he is very attentive, always responds quickly, and kept me informed throughout the process, and achieved a very pleasing sale price.
Selling a barrel is quite slow and administratively fiddly, so having someone like Mark who knows the process is useful, not just to find a willing buyer but to nurse the transaction along as well.”
Neil Holden
“I approached Mark with some trepidation about the sale of a cask of whisky having no idea how to sell it. Mark is eminently knowledgeable about the resale process and before long had secured a very good offer.
I was very impressed with the way Mark communicated during the process, he kept me up to date with regular calls and dealt with all the legal aspects of the sale.
Well worth a five star rating and I would not hesitate to use Mark’s services again.”
Christopher Hine
Testimonials
“From my initial contact with Mark the whole experience of selling my cask of 1989 Macallan Whisky has been a breeze. Mark was very helpful, exceedingly dedicated and totally professional at all times.
It was an excellent service provided at a very reasonable cost. Mark obtained a fantastic six-figure sum for my cask which I am completely over the moon with.
I would not hesitate to recommend his services to others.”
Tim Johnson
“Mark sold a cask of whisky which I had inherited and did not know what to do with. The offer I got through Mark was much higher than the distillery had offered me and the whole process was simple and best of all, profitable!
He explained all of the steps I needed to take in a straightforward manner and no question was too small for him to answer. Well recommended.”
James Harwood
“Mark sold a barrel of Springbank for me – he is very attentive, always responds quickly, and kept me informed throughout the process, and achieved a very pleasing sale price.
Selling a barrel is quite slow and administratively fiddly, so having someone like Mark who knows the process is useful, not just to find a willing buyer but to nurse the transaction along as well.”
Neil Holden
“I approached Mark with some trepidation about the sale of a cask of whisky having no idea how to sell it. Mark is eminently knowledgeable about the resale process and before long had secured a very good offer.
I was very impressed with the way Mark communicated during the process, he kept me up to date with regular calls and dealt with all the legal aspects of the sale.
Well worth a five star rating and I would not hesitate to use Mark’s services again.”
Christopher Hine
Cask Selling FAQ
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There are lots of different factors that can affect the value of your cask. You can read more about them here.
The essential information we need is:
- Distillery
- Year of production
- Cask type
- Age
- Regauge details
All of this information can be provided by the distiller and is a very common, straightforward process. You simply need to call the distillery and ask for a regauge (read more about what a regauge is here)
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We act as your agent through the process and there is a formal agency agreement/contract that we will post out to you. This outlines all of our legal obligations as your agent
Once we have received the contract we then invoice the buyer and await payment.
After the funds have cleared we help you transfer ownership of the cask to the buyer and we release the funds to you (less our 10% commission).
If you would like to read reviews from our customers you can search Google for Mark Littler and see hundreds of independent, 5 star reviews from happy clients.
We can also provide references upon request.
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Our fee is a flat 10% with no hidden fees.
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No. Unlike other brokers we work on a successful offer only basis. This means that we secure offers from clients who are ready to move forward with the sale of the cask immediately.
Other brokers may take your cask on consignment and then advertise the cask for sale for a set period, say 6 months. They would ask for complete exclusivity even though they may not even be able to find you a buyer.
Cask Selling FAQ
-
There are lots of different factors that can affect the value of your cask. You can read more about them here.
The essential information we need is:
- Distillery
- Year of production
- Cask type
- Age
- Regauge details
All of this information can be provided by the distiller and is a very common, straightforward process. You simply need to call the distillery and ask for a regauge (read more about what a regauge is here)
-
We act as your agent through the process and there is a formal agency agreement/contract that we will post out to you. This outlines all of our legal obligations as your agent
Once we have received the contract we then invoice the buyer and await payment.
After the funds have cleared we help you transfer ownership of the cask to the buyer and we release the funds to you (less our 10% commission).
If you would like to read reviews from our customers you can search Google for Mark Littler and see hundreds of independent, 5 star reviews from happy clients.
We can also provide references upon request.
-
Our fee is a flat 10% with no hidden fees.
-
No. Unlike other brokers we work on a successful offer only basis. This means that we secure offers from clients who are ready to move forward with the sale of the cask immediately.
Other brokers may take your cask on consignment and then advertise the cask for sale for a set period, say 6 months. They would ask for complete exclusivity even though they may not even be able to find you a buyer.
The History of the Bunnahabhain Distillery
The north eastern coastline of Islay is the location of the substantial Victorian Bunnahabhain distillery. This isolated spot was selected by William Robertson in 1881 to be the ideal site for his island distillery vision. He did not just build a distillery, he also constructed houses, roads and even a pier to allow barley and casks to arrive and whisky to be exported. The total cost of around £2.6 million in modern money. In 1887, the Bunnahabhain distillery merged with Glenrothes and the Highland Distillers (which are now known as Edrington) were formed.
Although the other distillers on Islay produced single malts as well as whiskies for blending, the Bunnahabhain distillery focused on blends. It had a key role to play in three R&B well known blends – Black Bottle, Cutty Sark and Famous Grouse.
During the 1960s, there was a huge surge of demand for Scotch whisky, and this saw the distillery’s stills doubling in number in 1963. However, the good fortune of the distillery would not last and in 1982 it was mothballed like so many others on the island. While this period of mothballing lasted for just 2 years, its production levels remained low for a long time.
By the late 1980s, the distillery was ready to finally produce a single with the somewhat appropriate tag line “the unpronounceable malt”, however most of its production was still being used in blends. In 2003, even though the whisky market had seen an upturn, Edrington still sold the distillery to Burn Stewart. However, the company which owned Burn Stewart, CL Financial, went into liquidation in 2009 and its receivers sold Burn Stewart on to Distill, its South African distributor. Since that time, levels of production have hugely increased, especially in Taiwan and Africa.
Bunnahabhain’s whisky has a milder flavour than that of other Islay whiskies due to the fact that the water used in its production rises through the limestone before being transported by pipe directly to the distillery, preventing it from picking up peat on the way. Its most common bottlings are 25, 18 and 12 years old, with the 12-year-old being the favourite of many of the locals.