Why Whisky Cask Prices Have Fallen And What It Means For Investors
Are scotch production cuts really a shortage signal—or the best cask-buying opportunity in years? Here’s what the 2026 surplus means.
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How To Get A Fair Price When Selling A Whisky Cask?
Expert whisky broker and Spears500 recommended advisor Mark Littler explains the basics of how to value and sell a scotch whisky cask fairlyWhat is the best way to get a fair price when selling a scotch whisky cask? For most private sellers, it comes down to one thing: entering the process with accurate data before […]
Whisky Cask Investment Returns: What to Realistically Expect
“How much can you make from a whisky cask investment?” That is one of the questions most buyers ask at some point during any call about buying whisky casks. The honest answer is that it depends on so many factors that the answer usually takes at least five minutes to run through. It depends far […]
How to Buy Scotch Whisky Casks for Investment
Buying casks as a private individual looking for a potential investment comes with different considerations compared to looking for casks as a whisky fan intending to mature and eventually bottle their own cask for enjoyment. The considerations differ again for an independent bottler looking for long term or immediate bottling propositions.How do you buy a […]
Everywhere You Can Buy An Entire Cask Of Whisky
If you are a whisky lover, the chances are that at some point you have considered the benefits of owning your very own cask of whisky. As well as buying a cask through a broker like Mark Littler LTD, in 2026 is possible to buy casks direct from some distilleries. There are also parent companies […]
7 Things To Know About Cask Investment In 2026
In 2025 we saw some major changes around cask ownership thanks to the overdue updates to WOWGR. A major cask investment group going into administration was less welcome and made the need for full ownership at the warehouse level more apparent than ever. There have been changes to the overall market over the last 12 […]
What to Do If You Bought a Whisky Cask from Cask 88, Braeburn, or Whisky Merchants Trading Ltd
The recent collapse of Whisky Merchants Trading Ltd—the company behind Cask 88 and Braeburn Whisky in the UK—has left many cask owners uncertain about their casks and what happens next. Whether you were promised a long-term investment, or simply bought a cask for personal interest, you may now be facing silence and confusion, and have […]
Scotch Whisky Association Updates Guidance on a Personal Investment In A Scotch Whisky Cask 2024
In 2024 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) updated their Guidance on a “Personal Investment In A Scotch Whisky Cask.”The SWA is not responsible for the regulation of casks purchased privately, but as a prominent body in the industry it is good to see them providing a basic introduction for consumers.
How Will WOWGR Change In 2025?
WOWGR has been updated. As of March 3 2025 the Warehousekeepers and Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations 1999 has been heavily modified and essentially became just the Warehousekeepers Regulations. Here’s what you need to know in relation to any current or future whisky cask investments. What Was WOWGR? Until March 2025 WOWGR covered all revenue […]
7 Things To Know About Cask Investment In 2025
Cask investment is set to remain a popular alternative investment in 2025. Whisky casks have a historic record of increasing in value over time and can be a positive way to build generational wealth over the long term. The following seven key things to know about whisky cask investment in 2025 are perfect for new […]
4 Ways To Make A Safer Whisky Cask Investment
Whisky casks can be a great investment when made sensibly with the right expectations and timeframes. At Mark Littler LTD we’ve seen people achieve the full range of outcomes with cask investment; from helping people sell casks for over £1,000,000 to assisting people who have been scammed out of over £500,000! For most investors a […]
When Should You Sell A Cask of Whisky? [updated]
[Updated Jan 2025] There is no perfect time to sell a cask of whisky as no two casks are the same. When deciding when to sell your cask you should start by answering these questions: What is the health of your cask? How long have you had the cask? How old is your cask? Question one is […]
Whisky 101: Everything you need to know about whisky casks
Need to brush up on your whisky knowledge? Curious about how a cask influences your favourite drink? This is your complete guide to whisky casks, where we cover the basics of everything whisky, from barrels to butts and everything in between: What type of casks are there? Interesting facts about whisky casks How does whisky […]
How many bottles of whisky are in a cask?
A whisky cask can hold anywhere from 170 to more than 750 standard size bottles of whisky when it is first filled. The reality is that the number of bottles in a cask depending on the cask type and age as well as the size of the bottle used and strength of the whisky. How […]
Is it Worth Buying a Cask of Whisky?
Is it worth buying a cask of whisky? If you can afford to have your capital tied up for 10+ years then yes, buying a cask of whisky is worthwhile and rewarding. At Mark Littler Ltd. We can offer, free independent guidance on buying a cask of whisky. So you can decide if it’s right […]