Sell Your Cask of Glenugie Whisky
Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Glenugie casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Glenugie Whisky with Mark Littler
Glenugie Cask Values & Valuations
In the words of Jim Murray “…this distillery never seems to let you down. The rule of thumb is: find a bottle of Glenugie and you’ll find liquid gold.” Therefore if you own a cask of Glenugie you have found the fountain of youth!
Sadly very few casks of Glenugie are in private hands, so the chances may be slim. When a cask of Glenugie does appear on the market people get very excited and casks can exchange for very high sums of money. Of course the number of litres of alcohol (RLA) and the strength (ABV) need to be high for the cask to be considered exceptional.
We specialise in the sale of Glenugie casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Glenugie casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Glenugie) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
The Process of Selling Your Cask of Glenugie 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 network of international customers and collate 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 Glenugie casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Glenugie Whisky with Mark Littler
How to Sell a Cask of Glenugie Whisky
In the words of Jim Murray “…this distillery never seems to let you down. The rule of thumb is: find a bottle of Glenugie and you’ll find liquid gold.” Therefore if you own a cask of Glenugie you have found the fountain of youth!
Sadly very few casks of Glenugie are in private hands, so the chances may be slim. When a cask of Glenugie does appear on the market people get very excited and casks can exchange for very high sums of money. Of course the number of litres of alcohol (RLA) and the strength (ABV) need to be high for the cask to be considered exceptional.
We specialise in the sale of Glenugie casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Glenugie casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Glenugie) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
The Process of Selling a Cask of Glenugie 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 network of international customers and collate 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 Glenugie 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 Glenugie 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. S
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 Glenugie Distillery
At one time, the Glenugie Distillery was the most easterly of its kind in Scotland. It was also one of 4 distilleries which have been lost on the Peterhead area, a district renowned for fishing and the two harbours which were designed by well-known architects John Smeaton and Thomas Telford. Once a producer of single malt whisky, the Glenugie Distillery had a sporadic operation between 1831 and 1983, with a string of owners. It finally shut its doors in 1983 – the end to a 150-year-old chapter of failures and set backs.
First established in 1831, the Glenugie Distillery was founded by Donald McLeod & Co Ltd under the original name Invernettie. Simon Forbes then bought the distillery in 1884 and had some success, operating it until 1915. Although the distillery remained silent for the majority of the First World War, it did reopen for a brief period between 1923 and 1924 under the name Glenugie Distillery Ltd. However once more, it fell silent from 1925 until 1937 when Seager Evans and Co Ltd reopened it again.
In 1956, the distillery was bought by Scheney International at which time the decision was made to improve its equipment. This led to an oil system being installed in place of the original coal fired boiler, and also a new pair of stills that had condensers were introduced thus doubling production. This doubling of production levels led to excessive strain on the workshop and as a result, the decision was taken to cease malting on the site, converting the malthouse into a warehouse space.
Seager Evans took a new name in 1970, becoming Long John International, and Whitbread bought their business in 1975. Still Glenugie continued to operate, however times were changing for Scottish whisky. The 1980s was a difficult time for whisky production in Scotland as there was excessive competition in the market and many distilleries fell prey to the difficult financial times. Glenugie Distillery was one of the unlucky distilleries which could not continue after 1983. It joined the other dozen or so single malt distilleries which closed in the same year.
Dismantling of the distillery followed, and its premises were then taken over by the Score Group Plc. They constructed workshops on the site, although the Glenugie brand name still exists and is currently owned by the Chivas Brothers.