Sell Your Cask of Macallan Whisky
Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Macallan casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Macallan Whisky with Mark Littler
Macallan Cask Values & Valuations
Macallan began focusing on the production and sale of single malt whisky in the early 1980’s. Prior to this most of their output had been sold for use in blends, something most people find hard to believe in this day.
Macallan casks are by far the most sought-after single malt whisky casks on the market. Figures in excess of £100,000 per cask are now common for Macallan, with all of the demand coming from Asia.
In reality, the prices being paid for Macallan casks are way in excess of their value on the UK market. We specialise in the sale of Macallan casks and have buyers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, China and the Middle East.
Most casks were released to the public from Macallan in the early 1990’s, some for less than £1,000. Their casks were still expensive compared to others on the market, but their strict use of the very best sherry casks and excellent cask management has proven to be worth the investment in the long term.
The most desirable Macallan casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand and can still sell for £100,000+. Bourbon casks (not as common at Macallan) do not command the same premium as sherry casks as they are not sought after by the Asian market
QUICK CASK VALUATION
Are you looking for a quick valuation on a Macallan cask you own or are looking to sell? Enter your details below and we will provide you with a free open market valuation of your cask.
What is a Cask of Macallan Worth?
Asking what a cask of Macallan is worth is like asking what a ‘house in London is worth’. There are a LOT of variables, but if we use a lot of assumptions it is fair to say that a cask of Macallan can be worth anything from £1,250 per litre of pure alcohol to more than £4,000 a litre of pure alcohol.
At the lower end of the scale, around the £1,250 a litre mark, these are casks that have either:
- A low ABV, at or around the 40% mark (this then becomes a bit of a risk for a buyer as the cask isn’t technically whisky if it drops below 40% before they can bottle it)
- The cask is an ex-bourbon or refill sherry cask that isn’t very active. Macallan is famous for its strong sherry flavours, so a bourbon barrel or inactive sherry cask will lower the price per litre
At the upper end of the price range at the £2,000 to +£4,000 per litre these casks are:
- Very active first fill sherry casks that have imparted a big colour and flavour to the whisky
- Healthy casks with a high ABV
- Casks that are more than 25–30 years old
- Sherry puncheons and butts are highly sought after and command a huge premium
How to Sell Your Cask of Macallan for the Best Price
We achieve market beating prices by finding you the perfect end user for your cask. We work our networks in Europe, the USA, Middle East and Asia to find the person whose requirements perfectly match those of your cask. This means it can take a few weeks for us to get offers for your cask, but as you most likley have waited several decades for the cask to mature we hope you can wait a few more weeks.
The majority of our clients are based in Asisa where any form of The Macallan is now positioned as one of the most sought after assets. It is the demand from Asia that has driven record prices for bottles, culminating in the sale of a 1926 bottle of Macallan for £1,500,000 in 2019. As Macallan is now seen as a status symbol the ultra weathly see casks of Macallan as the ultimate status symbol.
If you have a cask of Macallan you would like valued please use the form below or contact Mark Littler direct at: [email protected]
We provide you access to this market and with it can ensure you get the best possible price for your cask of Macallan.
We work on a commission basis and charge 10% (inlcuding VAT) of the final sale price on the successful completion of the sale. We handle all of the administration and paperwork too, making the whole process simple and hassle free.
If you have a cask of Macallan you would like valued please use the form below or contact Mark Littler direct at: [email protected]
Sell Your Cask of Macallan With Mark Littler Ltd.
The process for selling your cask with Mark Littler Ltd is straightforward, we can offer help and advice at every stage of the journey.
The Cask Selling Process
Please send the details of your Macallan cask to [email protected] alternatively please use the form below.
Once we have the relevant details from your cask of Macallan we provide an initial valuation, then work with our network of international buyers to negotiate the best offers for your consideration.
If you decide to proceed with the offer we will make sure you understand the process and issue you with a contract. At this stage we can work with you to draw off a number of bottles for personal use.
We manage all transfer paperwork and guide you through the selling process stage by stage. Once the paperwork has been transferred to the new owners we release the funds to you.
QUICK CASK VALUATION
Are you looking for a quick valuation on a Macallan cask you own or are looking to sell? Enter your details below and we will provide you with a free open market valuation of your cask.
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 distillery 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)
-
It is not industry practice to require a sample in order to collect offers, therefore we will not ask you for a sample until you decide to accept an offer.
We do require a photograph of a sample, which you can request when performing a regauge.
-
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 Macallan Distillery
Macallan is one of Speyside’s original farm distilleries, producing a well-known high-quality whisky with a name that is synonymous with single malt.
The history of this distillery begins back in 1824, when Alexander Reid obtained a new licence which had been issued following the 1823 Excise Act. James Stuart took over the lease in 1868, rebuilding the plant and then in 1892, he sold the distillery to Roderick Kemp, a giant in the world of Victorian distilling. Kemp had once owned the Talisker distillery, and his ancestors continued to own that brand until it was taken over in 1996 by Highland Distillers.
The Macallan plant has expanded continually over the generations. Once a wooden shed featuring just two stills, in 1954 it was increased to have five stills (three spirit and two wash), and then in 1965 a brand new stillhouse was added, with another seven stills. The expansion process continued during the 1970s, and by 1975, there were 21 stills altogether.
Although Macallan has always been linked to single malt whiskies, it has long been one of the most important malts for blending, and it wasn’t actually until the 1980s that the distillery turned its focus towards single malts, which were relatively new to the market at that time. Willie Phillips, Hugh Mitcalfe, Frank Newlands and Alan Shiach, the distillery’s management team oversaw a marketing campaign to position Macallan as the “Cognac of Whisky” through an irreverent and bohemian approach to promotion and advertising.
Under the governance of Edrington, Macallan became the very first distillery to make bespoke casks by choosing specific trees from Spain and America, then choosing the nature and length of the drying period, the kind of coopering, the liquid which would be used for the seasoning process and the length which that process would take. This has led to a massive warehouse complex being created on the Macallan estate.
In more recent times, there has been an even greater emphasis placed on the luxury market, and bottlings of 60 and 50-year-old whiskies in Lalique decanters, the brand’s Masters of Photography series and their Fine & Rare vintage range have taken the forefront of Macallan’s offerings. In 2004, the Fine Oak range was launched with its sweeter and lighter profile to draw in a new generation of drinkers.
Most notably in recent years, Macallan has launched their 1824 range in 2013, and commissioned the building of a new distillery in a subterranean facility in 2018. Once it has been fully tested, production will be moved from its existing site to this state of the art structure.
What is my cask of Macallan 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.
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Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Macallan casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Macallan Whisky with Mark Littler
Macallan Cask Values & Valuations
Macallan began focusing on the production and sale of single malt whisky in the early 1980’s. Prior to this most of their output had been sold for use in blends, something most people find hard to believe in this day.
Macallan casks are by far the most sought-after single malt whisky casks on the market. Figures in excess of £100,000 per cask are now common for Macallan, with all of the demand coming from Asia.
In reality, the prices being paid for Macallan casks are way in excess of their value on the UK market. We specialise in the sale of Macallan casks and have buyers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, China and the Middle East.
Most casks were released to the public from Macallan in the early 1990’s, some for less than £1,000. Their casks were still expensive compared to others on the market, but their strict use of the very best sherry casks and excellent cask management has proven to be worth the investment in the long term.
The most desirable Macallan casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand and can still sell for £100,000+. Bourbon casks (not as common at Macallan) do not command the same premium as sherry casks as they are not sought after by the Asian market
QUICK CASK VALUATION
Are you looking for a quick valuation on a Macallan cask you own or are looking to sell? Enter your details below and we will provide you with a free open market valuation of your cask.
What is a Cask of Macallan Worth?
Asking what a cask of Macallan is worth is like asking what a ‘house in London is worth’. There are a LOT of variables, but if we use a lot of assumptions it is fair to say that a cask of Macallan can be worth anything from £1,250 per litre of pure alcohol to more than £4,000 a litre of pure alcohol.
At the lower end of the scale, around the £1,250 a litre mark, these are casks that have either:
- A low ABV, at or around the 40% mark (this then becomes a bit of a risk for a buyer as the cask isn’t technically whisky if it drops below 40% before they can bottle it)
- The cask is an ex-bourbon or refill sherry cask that isn’t very active. Macallan is famous for its strong sherry flavours, so a bourbon barrel or inactive sherry cask will lower the price per litre
At the upper end of the price range at the £2,000 to +£4,000 per litre these casks are:
- Very active first fill sherry casks that have imparted a big colour and flavour to the whisky
- Healthy casks with a high ABV
- Casks that are more than 25–30 years old
- Sherry puncheons and butts are highly sought after and command a huge premium
How to Sell Your Cask of Macallan for the Best Price
We achieve market beating prices by finding you the perfect end user for your cask. We work our networks in Europe, the USA, Middle East and Asia to find the person whose requirements perfectly match those of your cask. This means it can take a few weeks for us to get offers for your cask, but as you most likley have waited several decades for the cask to mature we hope you can wait a few more weeks.
The majority of our clients are based in Asisa where any form of The Macallan is now positioned as one of the most sought after assets. It is the demand from Asia that has driven record prices for bottles, culminating in the sale of a 1926 bottle of Macallan for £1,500,000 in 2019. As Macallan is now seen as a status symbol the ultra weathly see casks of Macallan as the ultimate status symbol.
If you have a cask of Macallan you would like valued please use the form below or contact Mark Littler direct at: [email protected]
We provide you access to this market and with it can ensure you get the best possible price for your cask of Macallan.
We work on a commission basis and charge 10% (inlcuding VAT) of the final sale price on the successful completion of the sale. We handle all of the administration and paperwork too, making the whole process simple and hassle free.
If you have a cask of Macallan you would like valued please use the form below or contact Mark Littler direct at: [email protected]
Sell Your Cask of Macallan With Mark Littler Ltd.
The process for selling your cask with Mark Littler Ltd is straightforward, we can offer help and advice at every stage of the journey.
The Cask Selling Process
Please send the details of your Macallan cask to [email protected] alternatively please use the form below.
Once we have the relevant details from your cask of Macallan we provide an initial valuation, then work with our network of international buyers to negotiate the best offers for your consideration.
If you decide to proceed with the offer we will make sure you understand the process and issue you with a contract. At this stage we can work with you to draw off a number of bottles for personal use.
We manage all transfer paperwork and guide you through the selling process stage by stage. Once the paperwork has been transferred to the new owners we release the funds to you.
QUICK CASK VALUATION
Are you looking for a quick valuation on a Macallan cask you own or are looking to sell? Enter your details below and we will provide you with a free open market valuation of your cask.
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 distillery 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)
-
It is not industry practice to require a sample in order to collect offers, therefore we will not ask you for a sample until you decide to accept an offer.
We do require a photograph of a sample, which you can request when performing a regauge.
-
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 Macallan Distillery
Macallan is one of Speyside’s original farm distilleries, producing a well-known high-quality whisky with a name that is synonymous with single malt.
The history of this distillery begins back in 1824, when Alexander Reid obtained a new licence which had been issued following the 1823 Excise Act. James Stuart took over the lease in 1868, rebuilding the plant and then in 1892, he sold the distillery to Roderick Kemp, a giant in the world of Victorian distilling. Kemp had once owned the Talisker distillery, and his ancestors continued to own that brand until it was taken over in 1996 by Highland Distillers.
The Macallan plant has expanded continually over the generations. Once a wooden shed featuring just two stills, in 1954 it was increased to have five stills (three spirit and two wash), and then in 1965 a brand new stillhouse was added, with another seven stills. The expansion process continued during the 1970s, and by 1975, there were 21 stills altogether.
Although Macallan has always been linked to single malt whiskies, it has long been one of the most important malts for blending, and it wasn’t actually until the 1980s that the distillery turned its focus towards single malts, which were relatively new to the market at that time. Willie Phillips, Hugh Mitcalfe, Frank Newlands and Alan Shiach, the distillery’s management team oversaw a marketing campaign to position Mcallan as the “Cognac of Whisky” through an irreverent and bohemian approach to promotion and advertising.
Under the governance of Edrington, Macallan became the very first distillery to make bespoke casks by choosing specific trees from Spain and America, then choosing the nature and length of the drying period, the kind of coopering, the liquid which would be used for the seasoning process and the length which that process would take. This has led to a massive warehouse complex being created on the Macallan estate.
In more recent times, there has been an even greater emphasis placed on the luxury market, and bottlings of 60 and 50-year-old whiskies in Lalique decanters, the brand’s Masters of Photography series and their Fine & Rare vintage range have taken the forefront of Macallan’s offerings. In 2004, the Fine Oak range was launched with its sweeter and lighter profile to draw in a new generation of drinkers.
Most notably in recent years, Macallan has launched their 1824 range in 2013, and commissioned the building of a new distillery in a subterranean facility in 2018. Once it has been fully tested, production will be moved from its existing site to this state of the art structure.
What is my cask of Macallan 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.