Sell Your Yoichi Whisky
Are you looking to sell your Yoichi 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 Yoichi 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 Yoichi Whisky
Click here to learn about the history of Yoichi whisky.
Click here to learn more about what affects the value of Yoichi 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 Yoichi Whisky
Yoichi distillery was opened in 1934 by Mastaka Taketsuru, a young man who had a passion for Scotch whisky. In 1918 Taketsuru travelled to Scotland to witness and learn about the art of whisky making. Whilst in Scotland he attended the University of Glasgow, apprenticed at three different distilleries, and met his future wife. On their return to Japan in 1920 they found that the company Taketsuru had hoped to invest in, Settsu Shuzo, had abandoned its plan to produce Japanese whisky.
However, Taketsuru’s luck changed when Kotobukiya Limited (now known as Suntory) announced that they were looking for someone to help them conduct the production of whisky. Taketsuru was hired by the company and assisted in the building of Yamazaki distillery – the oldest distillery in Japan. After completing his 10-year contract with Suntory, Taketsuru began his own venture into the world of whisky. In 1934 Taketsuru built Yoichi distillery after a long search for the perfect spot. Taketsuru considered the site at Yoichi to be the location in Japan that was most similar to the Scottish Highlands – the air was crisp and cool, and the humidity was at an appropriate level. The first pot still was installed in 1936 and distillation began. In 1940 the whisky adopted the name Nikka Whisky. This later became the name of the company.
Yoichi is one of the only distilleries still using coal-fired distillation to create their whisky; it is much harder to regulate temperature when using this method. However, in order to preserve the traditional style of Yoichi whisky, this method is still used today. The whiskies produced at Yoichi are often Highland style with a recognisable richness of flavour, and occasional hints of peat. However, the distillery is well versed at creating all styles, from Lowland to Islay.