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WHISKY CASK INVESTMENT

At Mark Littler Ltd. we offer honest and impartial advice to help you make a whisky cask investment by purchasing quality whisky at a fair price.

Whisky Cask Investment & Education

It can be difficult to know where to start when making a decision about a whisky cask investment. For example did you know that whisky casks and whisky bottles are two completely different investments? And  that one is subject to capital gains and the other isn’t?

At Mark Littler our ethos is simple:

To help you buy a quality casks at a fair price.

To do that you need to know what your buying and how and why the value may increase and what you can do to make sure it doesn’t decrease. With that in mind we have created and curated as much information as we can in order to help you make an informed decision about whisky casks.

From video guides to our free 50 page magazine please explore our whisky investment education resources and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Whisky Cask Investment Video Guides

Whisky casks and the Knight Frank Index explained

Whisky cask investment: 8 things you need to know

Buying a whisky cask: Why bottle count figures are misleading

Explained: What regauging has to do with whisky casks

Why a cask isn't comparable to property or shares

How to make a good whisky cask investment

Why casks don't jump in value at anniversaries

Bottling: What the industry won't tell you

What HMRC has to do with your whisky cask

Where will my whisky be stored?

The Cask Investment Guide: Setting New Industry Standards

Simply put, our cask investment guide is the best on the market.  No other cask investment guide goes into the level of detail that we do.  We are 100% open about cask ownership and outline all of the considerations you need to be aware of before you buy a cask.

Alongside practical considerations such as Capital Gains Tax and cask basics you will also learn:

  • Our proven strategy for seeing a profit from casks
  • Choosing a cask size and type
  • Why whisky casks should not be compared to the Knight Frank Index
  • Personalising your cask head and replica cask heads for you to hang at home or in the office
  • Selling your cask
Whisky cask investment guide - free printed magazine

Our comprehensive magazine covers everything you need to know before you buy a cask of whisky.

The Cask Calculator

We have created our cask calculator to help you understand the costs involved in bottling a cask of whisky.

From brokering millions of pounds worth of cask sales for our customers looking to sell their casks we have found that selling in bond is the most profitable way of selling a cask. However, if you are looking at bottling a cask you will need to consider the costs involved in bottling, including duty, VAT and other costs. Do the calculations for your cask here

Cask Calculator Screenshot

Mark Littler Ltd: Our Story

Why use Mark Littler Ltd.

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Advice You Can Trust

Since 2016 our aim has been simple – to provide a trustworthy source of information to help people make a sound decision when they are selling their item.  To date we have sold millions of pounds worth of antiques and whisky (both casks and bottles).

It was our intention to stay as an advisory service only to those looking to sell.  Buy in the last 18 months we have seen such as wave of hyperbole and, well, frankly lies, with regards to cask investment we decided we had to take a stand.

So we are applying the same guiding principles that have earned us over 300 five star reviews to help people buy a cask.

Mark-Littler-Whisky-Broker
Great service from beginning to end when we wanted to sell our Ben Nevis cask.Buyer was found very quick and the transaction went smooth.We also got to keep six sample bottles which we finally got delivered, after some issues with swedish Customs (again great support from Hannah at ML).Thanks for everything!
Thomas N.
1701003500
I had several casks of Scotch for many years and wanted to sell them. I'm in the US and was completely unaware as to how to do so. I cannot recommend Mark Littler LTD highly enough. Mark walked me through the steps of the process of selling from start to finish and it was flawless. Communication was excellent. My casks were sold quickly and for a very fair price.
Rena Z.
1700395543
I’ve waited a while to write a review but after 9 months of buying a cask of whiskey through mark littler ltd must say very happy how everything was explained and discussed mainly with HannahOnce we decided to go with mark littlerEverything was done extremely professional and quite quick always informed what was going onNow, very excited to let our cask mature over many years and hopefully both parties can earn a little bit of profit in the future thanks
Gary B.
1699129136
Helped with selling of my Bruichladdich whisky cask.Excellent services from first contact to payment.Good information and updates along the way.
Fredrik O.
1698768408
After 20 years I'm a bit maudlin at seeing my madeira butt go but the process was made easier by recruiting Mark Littler to assist.Communications with Mark and his team are quick and simple. What Mark says, he does, with openess and integrity which in these times of charlatanism is a relief to come across. His counsel and advice held water and helped me realise one of my ambitions.I contacted Mark after hearing him speak on the BBC's 'The Food Programme'. My thoughts were that if the BBC's production team had vetted him and found all wholesome then he would be good enough for me. As a result, I can reccomend Mark wholeheartedly. I will be going back to Mark in 5 years time when those casks I bought for our children will need to be sold to help them onto their respective property ladders.Many thanks Mark and team.
Nick H.
1694427184
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Receive a free Cask Buying Guide

We want you to be in a fully informed position before you buy a cask, which is why we spent 12 months creating a dedicated 52 page magazine so you can be aware of all the of the facts before you buy.

You should take time to consider if a cask really is the right investment for you.  So why not order a free copy of the most informative cask guide on the market, pour yourself a dram and take your time reading though all of the facts and figures before you buy.

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At Mark Littler LTD we offer honest and impartial advice to help you buy quality whisky at a fair price.

We offer our clients the opportunity to enjoy the full experience of being cask owners with exclusive extras when you buy through us.

Whisky Cask Investment & Education

It can be difficult to know where to start when making a decision about a whisky cask investment. For example did you know that whisky casks and whisky bottles are two completely different investments? And  that one is subject to capital gains and the other isn’t?

At Mark Littler our ethos is simple:

To help you buy a quality casks at a fair price.

To do that you need to know what your buying and how and why the value may increase and what you can do to make sure it doesn’t decrease. With that in mind we have created and curated as much information as we can in order to help you make an informed decision about whisky casks.

From video guides to our free 50 page magazine please explore our whisky investment education resources and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Whisky Cask Investment Video Guides

Whisky casks and the Knight Frank Index explained

Whisky cask investment: 8 things you need to know

Buying a whisky cask: Why bottle count figures are misleading

Explained: What regauging has to do with whisky casks

Why a cask isn't comparable to property or shares

How to make a good whisky cask investment

Why casks don't jump in value at anniversaries

Bottling: What the industry won't tell you

What HMRC has to do with your whisky cask

Where will my whisky be stored?

The Cask Investment Guide: Setting New Industry Standards

Simply put, our cask investment guide is the best on the market.  No other cask investment guide goes into the level of detail that we do.  We are 100% open about cask ownership and outline all of the considerations you need to be aware of before you buy a cask.

Alongside practical considerations such as Capital Gains Tax and cask basics you will also learn:

  • Our proven strategy for seeing a profit from casks
  • Choosing a cask size and type
  • Why whisky casks should not be compared to the Knight Frank Index
  • Personalising your cask head and replica cask heads for you to hang at home or in the office
  • Selling your cask
Whisky cask investment guide - free printed magazine

Our comprehensive magazine covers everything you need to know before you buy a cask of whisky.

The Cask Calculator

We have created our cask calculator to help you understand the costs involved in bottling a cask of whisky.

From brokering millions of pounds worth of cask sales for our customers looking to sell their casks we have found that selling in bond is the most profitable way of selling a cask. However, if you are looking at bottling a cask you will need to consider the costs involved in bottling, including duty, VAT and other costs. Do the calculations for your cask here

Cask Calculator Screenshot

Mark Littler Ltd: Our Story

Why use Mark Littler Ltd.

Invest Whisky Cask (8)

When you buy a cask with Mark Littler Ltd. we ensure that your investment is not just numbers on a page but is also the full experience of owning a cask.

Buying a cask through Mark Littler Ltd. is unique because you get full visiting rights to your cask on the stunning estate we have partnered with in southern Scotland. You have the opportunity to draw bottles and take samples, and the option to personalise your cask and create a replica cask head to hang at home.

Invest Whisky Cask (10)

When you buy a cask with Mark Littler Ltd. we ensure that your investment is not just numbers on a page but is also the full experience of owning a cask.

Buying a cask through Mark Littler Ltd. is unique because you get full visiting rights to your cask on the stunning estate we have partnered with in southern Scotland. You have the opportunity to draw bottles and take samples, and the option to personalise your cask and create a replica cask head to hang at home.

Invest Whisky Cask (7)

Our aim is to ensure that you buy a quality cask at a fair price. We have over 250, independent, five-star reviews of our services so you can be assured that you are buying through a trusted broker.

We have created a one-stop source of information on cask buying, including videos, a magazine, and online articles. Throughout the process of buying your cask we will ensure you are fully aware of all aspects of owning and investing in whisky casks. Whether you are buying a cask as a whisky connoisseur, or are looking for an alternative investment, Mark Littler Ltd. will help you find the right cask for you.

Advice You Can Trust

Since 2016 our aim has been simple – to provide a trustworthy source of information to help people make a sound decision when they are selling their item.  To date we have sold millions of pounds worth of antiques and whisky (both casks and bottles).

It was our intention to stay as an advisory service only to those looking to sell.  Buy in the last 18 months we have seen such as wave of hyperbole and, well, frankly lies, with regards to cask investment we decided we had to take a stand.

So we are applying the same guiding principles that have earned us over 300 five star reviews to help people buy a cask.

Mark-Littler-Whisky-Broker
Great service from beginning to end when we wanted to sell our Ben Nevis cask.Buyer was found very quick and the transaction went smooth.We also got to keep six sample bottles which we finally got delivered, after some issues with swedish Customs (again great support from Hannah at ML).Thanks for everything!
Thomas N.
1701003500
I had several casks of Scotch for many years and wanted to sell them. I'm in the US and was completely unaware as to how to do so. I cannot recommend Mark Littler LTD highly enough. Mark walked me through the steps of the process of selling from start to finish and it was flawless. Communication was excellent. My casks were sold quickly and for a very fair price.
Rena Z.
1700395543
I’ve waited a while to write a review but after 9 months of buying a cask of whiskey through mark littler ltd must say very happy how everything was explained and discussed mainly with HannahOnce we decided to go with mark littlerEverything was done extremely professional and quite quick always informed what was going onNow, very excited to let our cask mature over many years and hopefully both parties can earn a little bit of profit in the future thanks
Gary B.
1699129136
Helped with selling of my Bruichladdich whisky cask.Excellent services from first contact to payment.Good information and updates along the way.
Fredrik O.
1698768408
After 20 years I'm a bit maudlin at seeing my madeira butt go but the process was made easier by recruiting Mark Littler to assist.Communications with Mark and his team are quick and simple. What Mark says, he does, with openess and integrity which in these times of charlatanism is a relief to come across. His counsel and advice held water and helped me realise one of my ambitions.I contacted Mark after hearing him speak on the BBC's 'The Food Programme'. My thoughts were that if the BBC's production team had vetted him and found all wholesome then he would be good enough for me. As a result, I can reccomend Mark wholeheartedly. I will be going back to Mark in 5 years time when those casks I bought for our children will need to be sold to help them onto their respective property ladders.Many thanks Mark and team.
Nick H.
1694427184
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Receive a free Cask Buying Guide

We want you to be in a fully informed position before you buy a cask, which is why we spent 12 months creating a dedicated 52 page magazine so you can be aware of all the of the facts before you buy.

You should take time to consider if a cask really is the right investment for you.  So why not order a free copy of the most informative cask guide on the market, pour yourself a dram and take your time reading though all of the facts and figures before you buy.

Whisky Cask Enquiry VERSION 1
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