Sell Your Douglas Laing Whisky
Are you looking to sell your Douglas Laing whisky but don’t know where to start?
At Mark Littler LTD we make the selling process as simple as possible by handling all of the logistics, paperwork and fully insured shipping. We have been helping people sell their whisky for nearly 10 years and have hundreds of five star Google reviews.
Sell Your Douglas Laing Whisky With Mark Littler
Simply fill in the valuation form and we will see what offers we can get from our collection of private clients and send you a referral to a specialist whisky auctioneer.
Learn More About Your Bottle Of Douglas Laing Whisky
Click here to learn about the history of Douglas Laing whisky.
Click here to learn more about what affects the value of Douglas Laing whisky.
Sell Your Whisky Today
Please use the form below to submit images of your bottle and receive a free, no-obligation valuation from a specialist auctioneer.
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How We Can Help You Sell Your Whisky
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 for your bottle. This is perferable 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.
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
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:
- Stand the bottle upright so that we can clearly see the level of the whisky in the bottle.
- Do you have the original box? If so, place it next to the bottle in the photo.
- Capture the images in a well-lit room, ideally against a neutral background.
What Our Customers Say
Do You Remember This Story?
In 2020 we sold a vertical of Macallan 18 year old for Matthew Robson for £44,000!
The story went viral being covered from the BBC, to India, to the USA.
Matthew had been given a bottle every year from his father as a birthday gift and at the time of sale amounted to 28 bottles, all with their original boxes.
Now We Can Help You
It was a pleasure to work with Matthew, assisting him in obtaining the highest possible amount for his collection. Now, let us use our experience and connections to assist you.
“I was looking to sell my whisky collection of 28 bottles of Macallan 18 year old to fund the purchase of my first house, so I got in touch with Mark.
My father gave me 1 bottle each year for a birthday present so that by the time that I was 18 I would have 18 bottles of 18 year old Macallan. (Yes I’m that guy who was plastered over the media)
Mark did a great job of getting professional photos taken of them and creating a PR buzz around the collection and I even ended up on BBC breakfast news, lad bible, and various radio stations around the world.
At one point my story was the second most viewed story on BBC world wide news app for the whole weekend with over 2 million views.
Needless to say within a day or two of this PR Campaign there was numerous offers.
I would like to thank Mark for all his work and helping me with everything.”
What Is Your Whisky Worth
Do you want to know what your whisky is worth but don’t know where to start?
Use these guides to help you.
What Is Your Whisky Worth? – An in-depth look at the factors affecting your bottle’s value.
A Beginner’s Guide To Selling Whisky – Everything you need to get started selling your whisky.
How To Sell Whisky Online – A rundown of all the online selling options available.
Sell Your Whisky Today – A simple way to sell your whisky fast.
Macallan Specific Guides
The Complete Guide To Valuing Macallan Whisky – Selling Macallan? This is your starting point.
What Is Macallan Whisky Worth? – Unsure of your Macallan’s value? Begin here
The History Of Douglas Laing Whisky
Douglas Laing is one of very few whisky companies in Scotland that is still family-run; it was founded by Fred Douglas Laing in 1948. After serving in the RAF during WWII, FDL, as he was known within the whisky industry, worked alongside a friend from America to develop two different blends of scotch and sold them throughout Europe and the USA. Shortly after that experience, he took on the sole ownership of the company and promoted McGibbon’s Special Reserve and The King of Scots blends, which remain two of the most important releases from the company.
From 1949 onwards, FDL established filling programmes often on a simple handshake, with as many of the big distilleries as he could. Many of these are still in place to this day and form the backbone of the company and have helped to protect their crucial brands like The King of Scots. In 1950, Fred Hamilton Laing, FDL’s son, was born; he became known as FHL.
In 1967, FHL was taken out of school by his father, to go on two business trips around South and Central America. By 1968 FHL had joined Whyte and Mackay as an apprentice, working in various departments. Through his work with White Horse Distillers and Gardiner Ferrier, he deepened his blending skills.
He then joined up with his brother and father at Douglas Laing in 1972. Following the death of FDL in 1982, there was a company-wide shift towards bottling single malts in the UK, rather than exporting blends. It remained under the oversight of Stewart and Fred Laing until 2013 when they split the assets and Stewart moved on, leaving the day-to-day running of the company to Fred Jnr. and daughter Cara.