Sell Your Cask of Tobermory Whisky
Mark Littler LTD specialises in the valuation, sale and brokerage of Tobermory casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Tobermory Whisky with Mark Littler
Tobermory Cask Values & Valuations
If you would like to sell a cask of whisky or would like your cask of whisky valued then we are here to help. Not only will we make the process easy and jargon-free, we are confident we will get you the best deal.
Unlike other whisky brokers, we are not connected to any particular distiller or bottler so we are able to get bids from a much wider network.
We specialise in the brokerage of Tobermory casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Tobermory casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Tobermory ) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
If you would like to know the value of your Tobermory cask use the form below to get in touch.
The Process of Selling Your Cask of Tobermory 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 Tobermory casks of whisky.
We consistently achieve prices well over those offered by other brokers and distilleries.
Sell Your Cask of Tobermory Whisky with Mark Littler
How to Sell a Cask of Tobermory Whisky
If you would like to sell a cask of whisky or would like your cask of whisky valued then we are here to help. Not only will we make the process easy and jargon-free, we are confident we will get you the best deal.
Unlike other whisky brokers, we are not connected to any particular distiller or bottler so we are able to get bids from a much wider network.
We specialise in the brokerage of Tobermory casks and have buyers all over the world ready to put forward a no-obligation offer.
The most desirable Tobermory casks are fresh fill sherry oak casks, however, refill sherry casks are also in demand. Bourbon casks (quite common at Tobermory ) do not command the same premium as sherry casks but can still sell well.
If you would like to know the value of your Tobermory cask use the form below to get in touch.
The Process of Selling a Cask of Tobermory 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 Tobermory 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 Tobermory 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. 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
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 Tobermory Distillery
The whisky capital of the island of Mull was built by the Stevenson family from Oban, however the Tobermory distillery has had a much more chequered history than its relative on the mainland, and its owners have been a lot more unusual.
It is believed that Ledaig’s earlest incarnation was in the form of peated malt, but in more recent years, the Tobermory distillery has produced and bottled both unpeated and peated whiskies as both Tobermory and Ledaig. Today, Ledaig is now solely the heavily peated variant to resolve the confusion that this caused and equal amounts of both peated and non-peated whiskies are produced. The time of the fermentation period with this brand is quite short, however it is actually the Toberymory distillery’s unique shaped stills which characterise the whisky’s style. Both have boil bulbs as well as an S shaped kink within the lyne arms and this all increases reflux.
The Tobermory distillery was first established in 1798 with the name Ledaig by John Sinclair, however, similar to lots of other small distilleries of its type, it foundered and went silent during the period 1837 to 1878. It went through the hands of a number of owners, and then finally in 1916 it was purchased by DCL. It continued producing whisky until 1930 and then fell silent once more for more than 40 years.
It was not until 1972 that Tobermory was brought back into production. It was one of several old distilleries which were brought back into commission as part of the boom in the whisky industry following the war and was reopened as part of a strange joint venture formed between some “Panamanian interests”, Pedro Domecq, the sherry producer and a shipping company in Liverpool. As might be expected, this unique arrangement lasted for just 3 years, however during this brief period the distillery’s capacity was increased and its buildings were completely renovated.
Another period of closure was ended when a Yorkshire property company with its base in Cleckheaton purchased the distillery, intending to turn some of its buildings into holiday properties. Its other buildings were brought into use to store cheese. In 1982 it closed yet again, this time for eleven years when Burn Stewart, its current owner and now part of the Distell group, bought it.
Distell announced that the distillery would be undergoing another major refurbishment in January 2017 which would lead to its closure for a period of two years. Nevertheless, its visitor centre would stay open during the period of closure. Today, Tobermory’s single malt bottlings are bottled at an abv of 46.3% and are non-chill filtered.