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Whisky Casks and Capital Gains

Casks, Whisky

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If you’re looking into buying a whisky cask (or have just inherited one) they you may be wondering what capital gains tax may be due on your cask?

Are Whisky Casks Liable for Capital Gains Tax?

The good news is that whisky casks are classed as a wasting asset and as such are not subject to capital gains tax.

What is a Wasting Asset?

“A wasting asset is an asset with a predictable life of 50 years or less.”

That’s the HMRC definition from Guidance HS293

It is widely understood that as casks do not have a predictable life over 50 years and therefore whisky casks are not subject to capital gains.

Why is Whisky Classed as a Wasting Asset?

Even though it may be good news that your whisky cask won’t be subject to capital gains when you come to sell it, you may be wondering why your cask is classed as a wasting asset?

Casks are made from wood which is porous; some whisky is absorbed by the wood and some is lost to evaporation. On average of 2% of the whisky in a cask is lost each year – the rate accelerate with the age of the cask as the level of the whisky drops and the surface area for evaporation increases. This means that the life expectancy of most casks is well below 50 years – and is one of the reasons why it is so important that you get a regular regauge on a cask – find out what a regauge is here.

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What if I want to keep my cask for 60 years?

In October 2019 a bottle of Macallan from a 60-year-old cask of whisky laid down in 1926 sold for a record breaking £1.5million at Sotheby’s London. You may be wondering if you can keep your cask for the same amount of time and see the same returns. The short answer is it is unlikely.

The long answer is a bit more complicated. There are two issues with keeping a cask for so long and they are both linked to the evaporation from the cask. As well as losing liquid to evaporation the alcoholic strength of a cask also drops over time – because alcohol is more volatile than water so the alcohol evaporates more quickly (in Scotland at least). Whisky can only be classed as whisky if it is 40% or over, so as well as keeping an eye on the volume of liquid in the cask you must also ensure the alcoholic strength remains above 40%.

When you look at the 60-year-old Macallan as an example you will see that there was only enough whisky for 40 bottles left in the cask when they came to bottle it and the alcoholic strength was down to just 42.6%.

The final thing to consider is that this was a cask owned by the Macallan distillery and had all the brand power associated with that distillery. The cask had probably been managed as a long-term asset by them since it was laid down. They had likely kept this cask in highly controlled conditions in order to ensure that it would last to 60 years. They may have even filled the cask at a higher than usual ABV. It was also likely a large cask – a butt or a puncheon – and it would have been stored in the best part of their highly specialised cellar. It will have been painstakingly monitored and regularly regauged to ensure the volume and strength didn’t drop below useable levels.

Privately owned casks are therefore unlikely to reach such an age as private owners do not have the time or resources to manage a cask to take its lifetime to that age. In addition part of the appeal of the record-breaking bottles was the desirable name of the distillery – even if you did manage to get your whisky to sixty years your bottle probably wouldn’t make the same amount because of the other things collectors look for – read about the current whisky market here.

From our experience brokering the sale of privately owned casks, we see a general age range of 10-30+ years. This range is dependent on a number of factors, which we are happy to chat to you about, and you should perform a regular regauge to ensure your cask is in good health; healthy casks are the most valuable.

What other taxes do I have to pay on a whisky cask?

If you sell your cask in bond, you don’t have to pay any taxes on your cask – please also seek professional advice regarding your personal situation in terms of liable taxes as we are not financial advisors or accountants.

If you bottle your cask (we discuss why this might not be the best plan here) then you will need to pay duty on your cask and pay VAT on the purchase price of your cask. You will also need to get the proper licences to sell your bottles and may need to pay income tax on the profits.

What capital gains are due on whisky bottles?

Importantly, bottles of whisky are not classed as a wasting asset as their predicted lifetime is over 50 years.

If you inherit a bottle of whisky or a collection of whisky bottles you are liable for capital gains on that asset if “the disposal proceeds were more than £6,000” for a single item. Importantly where there are several items (a set) that are “worth more together than separately” the £6,000 total can apply to the set. In this case you will need an expert opinion as to whether the bottle collection is more valuable as a set or as individual bottles.

If you have inherited a cask or whisky bottle collection Mark Littler Ltd provide professional probate services and can provide cask valuations for inheritance tax and probate purposes.

You can email [email protected] or call 01260 218 718. Alternatively enter your cask details in the form below and Mark will get back to you to discuss your cask.

Please always take professional legal advise on your tax responsibility. This information is provided as guidance only.

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Charles McCue
Charles McCue
10:52 20 Jan 21
During the last 12 months I have been actively making tentative enquiries to sell my whisky collection, which I had been collecting for more than 20 years. During this time I had been in discussions with various very well known whisky retailers online, with a view to them purchasing the bottles from me or finding prospective buyers. After many phone calls, emails and conversations, I was left feeling very frustrated and bewildered at their lack of communication in general and commitment to providing me with a service. That was until I discovered Mark Littler through an oline post that had been sent to me from a family member, which highlighted a high profile sale Mark had recently been engaged in. I decided to contact Mark the following day and within hours he had come straight back to me and offered to work with me to sell my collection. This was quite astonishing given the lack of communication that I had received from others. From the outset Mark has always been professional, courteous and friendly, which has made my own experience of using Mark's services an absolute pleasure. His individual care and approach to everything he undertakes on your behalf in providing you with a service is nothing short of exemplary. In no time at all Mark has already sold a much sought after vertical in my collection and I am delighted with the outcome. I would not hesitate in recommending Mark to anyone attempting to sell their own collection.
phill capo
phill capo
20:19 19 Jan 21
I got in touch with Mark having read one of his articles online. I was thinking of investing in a cask and had an offer from a company that shall remain nameless. At this point I thought I should seek independent advice. Mark's professional and informative approach to my questions was excellent. He basically saved me from making a huge potential mistake investing with a company that were not throwing straight dice and trying to pitch sales based on false information. I may add that at this point Mark was not pitching any sale to myself, merely offering good, genuine and free advice.I later had the opportunity to use Mark as a consultant to invest in my first Cask. I have found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly.I feel lucky to have sounded out Mark as a broker and hope to be using him again in the future. I can not recommend him and his team highly enough for their help and time!
Pankaj Khushani
Pankaj Khushani
07:57 06 Jan 21
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Mark. I was looking to buy a cask of whisky and spoke with numerous brokers. The response, transparency and authenticity from Mark was the one that I liked the most. I highly recommend visiting Mark's website and the process outlined by him to own a whisky cask is the most exhaustive and helps you understand the nuances of owning the cask. I highly recommend Mark and will surely be buying through him again.
Dean Reeves
Dean Reeves
15:16 29 Dec 20
Recently, I made enquiries with Mark about buying a whisky cask.He very promptly answered all my questions and gave me all the information I needed to make an informed decision.He was thoroughly professional and there was never any pressure to buy, just support and step-by-step instructions.I am very pleased with the outcome of my cask investment and I look forward to working with Mark again in the future.
Barbara Powell
Barbara Powell
10:49 23 Dec 20
Can definitely recommend Mark Littler and his staff. He is helpful, communicates, and is very sincere in achieving a successful outcome.
Stephen Ferrie
Stephen Ferrie
13:05 22 Dec 20
Mark was thoroughly professional and efficient in helping my family get a great deal in buying some whisky casks.We received a very friendly, quick and personable service with regular updates throughout the process.Highly recommended and greatly appreciated!
Darroch Willock
Darroch Willock
20:05 21 Dec 20
Great service from Mark, would recommend and would use again. Easy to contact for updates or advice and guidance throughout the process. Very helpful at all times and the final result was exactly what I had hoped for.
Neil Clements
Neil Clements
15:53 20 Dec 20
Mark did exactly what he promised to do and achieved a good price for the whiskey cask which he sold for us. We were kept informed of what was going on and the whole transaction was hassle free.
Nigel Danhash
Nigel Danhash
09:28 20 Dec 20
Mark was true to his word when he advised how long the process would take with selling our Cask of Whisky and what we would expect to receive. He has been very attentive and continued to provide feedback during the sale process and he managed to achieve an exceptional price for us. Thank you Mark, we will be sure to come back to you when we sell our next cask.
Karken Chung
Karken Chung
16:17 10 Dec 20
First rate service - achieved a good price for one bottle and coordinated a forwarding service to an auction house for the bottles they didn't receive any offers for. Getting the bottles to them was quick and simple. Communication was quick and courteous. Highly recommended
Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
10:06 03 Dec 20
I am delighted to have engaged with Mark Littler and Hannah Thompson. They have provided a professional and trustworthy service that puts my best interests at the heart of their business. The process of selling my whisky collection has been clear and remarkably easy and efficient.
Diana Doyle
Diana Doyle
14:58 21 Nov 20
Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with. Delighted to have discovered him during an internet search researching how best to sell two casks of 50 year old Scottish whiskey. He is professional, knowledgeable and quickly responded to my endless questions. It was a smooth transaction and am very pleased with the price he was able to secure. Highly recommend!
Neil
Neil
13:35 12 Nov 20
Fantastic service from Mark and the team selling some bottles of whisky on their store. Right from valuation through to sale and payment he kept me informed. And he got a great price for me. Would definitely recommend.
Lesley C
Lesley C
15:30 08 Nov 20
Thanks Mark And Hannah for all your great advice in helping us make the sale! We were thrilled with the results!
bernard green
bernard green
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Robin Hodgson
Robin Hodgson
10:04 01 Nov 20
I recently had the pleasure of dealing with Mark and his colleagues. From my first phone call to the completion of my sale the service was exemplary. The sale of my whisky collection was made so easy, and a fast payment was made directly into my bank after the sale was completed.If you are looking to sell your whisky don't waste your time looking anywhere else. I can thoroughly recommend this company.Thank you Mark once again for a fantastic service.
Michael Carpenter
Michael Carpenter
14:17 24 Oct 20
Very pleased with Mark's ease of transaction in disposing of some antique silver cutlery. Have no hesitation in recommending his professional services and advice.
Diane Fyles
Diane Fyles
11:18 19 Oct 20
Selling things for the first time, you are very apprehensive, about how to go about it?? But on the Phone Mark was very reassuring, and although Mark was called away, we saw Hannah, and she really put us at ease, explained everything, and answered all our questions! The sale went through really smoothly, and Mark kept in contact all the way! Will highly recommend them to others!!....... Russ & Di Fyles
David Charman
David Charman
16:42 06 Oct 20
Have several casks of high end whisky, I decided to sell one of my investments. An internet search revealed Mark Littler. Only person to respond to my email. Mark sold my first cask in weeks. New exactly what he was talking about and doing . The price was at the very high end of his valuation. He did all the work, I just signed the sales document. as easy as that. Money transferred into my account, and you are talking thousands too. Much appreciated, will now sell another cask as the time is right.
Robert Chell
Robert Chell
15:27 06 Oct 20
Really excellent service, from the valuation to the completion of a sale. Communication was excellent through out the process. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone.
Samuel Hutchinson
Samuel Hutchinson
15:02 06 Oct 20
Great website, lots of useful information.
Geoff Fuller
Geoff Fuller
22:34 25 Sep 20
Mark brokered the sale of a rare bottle of Irish whiskey on my behalf. He knows the market and had placed the item with a private buyer within days of taking the brief. Very professional service throughout. Would certainly use in the future.
John Maguire
John Maguire
21:42 24 Sep 20
Mark Littler 's services can only be rated as Excellent.From Start to finish even in these most difficult times was outstanding. Sale of my Whisky bottle was completed within 10 days and the money in my Account. First class.John Maguire
Matthew Robson
Matthew Robson
08:43 23 Sep 20
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.
Iona Thomson
Iona Thomson
07:14 16 Sep 20
Mark provided us with an excellent service for the sale of a cask of Springbank Whisky. He provides a professional, friendly and responsive service, guiding you every step of the way. My mother was delighted with the result. I recommend his end to end service. Thank-you!
Alan Perkins
Alan Perkins
11:56 26 Aug 20
The experience of dealing with Mark and his staff could not have been better. Communication was clear and the process to sell my whiskey was straightforward. I was happy with the price offered and less than 48 hours after sending the bottle in the post the money was I my current account. I will be dealing with Mark again in the future.
Mike Malkoun
Mike Malkoun
08:18 15 Jul 20
Great experience from the very friendly and knowledgeable Mark who was able to help me buy a cask, and made the process seamless even during the lock down! Five star experience.
Ian Braithwaite
Ian Braithwaite
15:45 03 Jul 20
Mark recently helped to successfully sell my cask of Macallan single malt whisky.From our initial discussion I was impressed with the depth of his knowledge and his professional approach. Mark guided me through each step of the process, providing reasons and insights to ensure I made the correct decisions. His estimate of the value of the cask was spot on.I would have no hesitation in using his professional services again.
fran stokes
fran stokes
10:58 13 Jun 20
Mark is a good professional agent true to his word keeps you connected very efficient, would recommend mark to any body in the future.
Football Freestyler
Football Freestyler
17:26 02 Jun 20
Mark was very helpful to me and my family , he is so knowledgeable about whisky, and with his valued advice I was able to sort out my children’s investment easily with confidence. Thank you so much Mark for all your advice and help, I would strongly recommend Mark to anyone.
Jennifer Telliam
Jennifer Telliam
23:34 15 May 20
Very reliable and professional company who I will use again in the future.
David McDonnell
David McDonnell
07:41 15 May 20
Professional service who are also adapting to the challenging new world we are all living in.
James Ritchie
James Ritchie
10:16 22 Apr 20
Fantastic service from start to finish well informed about my item will not hesitate to use again.
Tom Withycombe
Tom Withycombe
10:37 19 Apr 20
Mark and Hanna were a pleasure to deal with when selling my bottle of Macallan 25 y.o. whisky. Everything was handled smoothly, expertly and with no pressure. The courier facility offered is excellent and the sale concluded very quickly and simply. In these days of increasingly doing business on the Internet this experience was top class and I have no hesitation in using Mark's company for similar future business; Top Class!!
Stuart fox
Stuart fox
23:13 14 Apr 20
Thanks mark for your professional advice on selling my whisky very happy with the outcome.Will definitely use again thanks.Stuart.
Georgina Shreeve
Georgina Shreeve
12:33 14 Apr 20
Brilliant service from start to finish, highly recommend Mark! Thank you so much for making the sale so easy for me and for providing such a personal service. Thanks again, Georgina Russell
Dot Penn
Dot Penn
15:26 30 Mar 20
Be patient for great returns.When I came to sell my 10yr old Hogshead of whisky Mark was able to obtain a final price for me that was more than three times the sell back figure to Bruichladdich.Professional from the start. Once Mark had the re-guage figures all I had to do was sit back and let him do the rest. Very efficient and hassel free.A pleasure to do business with and will definetly be contacting him again when my next barrel matures.Thankyou Mark for doing all the hard work.
Steve Pears
Steve Pears
19:37 26 Mar 20
Just over 10 years ago I visited the Bruichladdich distillery and bought a newly filled fresh bourbon barrel. Having allowed it to mature I needed to decide what to do with it. Bruichladdich made an unattractive offer to buy it back.I became aware of Mark Littler, from a Google search. I contacted him based on the many positive reviews. After talking to him and learning of his experience of selling casks I commissioned him to sell my cask.Dealing with Mark has been a pleasure, he has guided me through the process and I have received over 3 times the offer from Bruichladdich.I have found Mark to be realistic and helpful and I recommend his services.
James Godfrey
James Godfrey
10:36 26 Mar 20
Mark was excellent from start to finish in dealing with our whiskey cask sale. I highly recommend his services and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. 5 Star!
Genny Bobroff
Genny Bobroff
17:33 18 Mar 20
Thank you so much Mark for your knowledge, help, support and finally arranging the sale of my silver flatware. With your expertise and knowledge of the market, you found a buyer very quickly, keeping me in the loop all the time and the transaction went through very smoothly.From our first conversation to the conclusion of the sale, everything was handled very professionally. You provided all the packaging and return addresses and all I had to do was take the box to the post office. Simple!I could not be more delighted and would not hesitate to come back to you if need be, or to recommend you and the company very highly on every level.
Ron Hilditch
Ron Hilditch
15:10 18 Mar 20
First class in every way! Excellent communications and service. More than happy with the experience.Mark thanks once again.
Jacky Stark
Jacky Stark
16:56 09 Mar 20
Mark sold two casks of whisky for me. He got a very good price for them and kept me informed through the rather slow process (which he had warned me about). Very pleased with the service.
Andrew Makepeace
Andrew Makepeace
17:04 04 Mar 20
Excellent professional service, Mark kept us well informed throughout and even obtained a higher price when it came to the sale. Would have no hesitation in using again or recommending. Thank you
Christine Jones Bateman
Christine Jones Bateman
10:37 04 Mar 20
Very happy with the service that Mark provides. He is very professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Jochmoal Baxter
Jochmoal Baxter
13:08 17 Feb 20
A friendly and honest service
Gary Toyne
Gary Toyne
19:14 13 Feb 20
Excellent professional service. Thanks Mark!
Caroline Hart
Caroline Hart
13:03 03 Feb 20
Mark offers a brilliant, easy and efficient service. I have used this twice now and both occasions have been simple and fast. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
jane lee
jane lee
20:26 02 Feb 20
Very efficient and professional service. Hannah very helpful and kept me informed of the process thankyou
John Pruimboom
John Pruimboom
00:22 30 Jan 20
I sold my Bruichladdich hogshead cask through Mark and can highly recommend his services. Immediate follow-up and a very clear outlined agreement while Mark managed to get a good price for the cask in a fairly short time period. I’m very pleased and would not hesitate to utilize his services again in the future.
Lynn Murphy
Lynn Murphy
20:02 21 Jan 20
Very happy with the service from Mark Littler, professional and helpful every step of the way. Highly recommended...5 stars!
Myles Hannon
Myles Hannon
16:11 21 Jan 20
Very smooth transaction, great communications, very hassle free for me as a first time seller.
Dave Moss
Dave Moss
19:54 20 Jan 20
I recently sold a 25 year old cask of Scottish whisky through Mark. The market is not easy to tap into but Mark has good connections and got me an excellent price. He made the process very simple and completed all the necessary paperwork for me. Highly recommended!
Peter Caton
Peter Caton
19:11 10 Jan 20
Realy great professional service, would not hesitate to recommend Mark Littler LTD to anyone.
Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders
17:59 09 Jan 20
Great service, thanks Mark and Hannah.
jean green
jean green
11:04 04 Jan 20
Thank you Mark for the professional help you provided In relation to Probate valuation, and the sale of the items. Your help and honest reliable service, made a difficult time so much easier. I trust, and would highly recommend Mark Littler LTD.
Jackie Leonard
Jackie Leonard
09:37 06 Dec 19
Mark has been extremely helpful and efficient selling a silver canteen of cutlery for me and made the whole process very easy . His professionalism is without fault and he contacted me regularly to inform me of the progress of the sale. Thank you Mark for all your help and I would certainly use your services again .
Diana McDonnell
Diana McDonnell
16:12 02 Dec 19
I had a cask of 10 year old Bruichladdich to sell. Googled potential buyers. Some traders didn’t bother to reply, even though I had sent full details.Mark was brilliant from the word go ... very professional and kept me well informed of progress. I ended up with over 50% more from him than my next best offer! Payment was very prompt.I would highly recommend Mark. Don’t waste time with the others ... they will just cause exasperation!!Thanks Mark . Pleasure doing business with you !
Pete Austin
Pete Austin
13:20 20 Nov 19
Mark is a true professional and I have no hesitation in recommending his services. We had a variety of items which we wished to dispose of - from a fine Christofle canteen of cutlery, some 1980s Swiss watches, to some precious stones and even a bottle of House Of Commons Whisky signed by Margaret Thatcher. I was amazed by how easily Mark found buyers for all these items at (what I consider) excellent prices. He kept us well informed with progress throughout the valuations and sales processes. Mark is very knowledgeable in where to get the best prices for a variety of items. A five star service indeed.
Ro Johnson
Ro Johnson
14:01 11 Nov 19
Mark offers a very professional service at a very reasonable rate of commission. He is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. His service is first class making the whole experience stress free. Highly recommend him.
andy hudson
andy hudson
11:12 01 Nov 19
What an excellent communication and service was provided by Mark and his team. If only it was this easy when dealing with larger organisations. I would recommend this company if you thinking of selling rare bottles of whiskey. I will be definitely be using their services and knowledge again.
Bob & Jan Derbyshire
Bob & Jan Derbyshire
10:07 16 Oct 19
I have to say Mark provided a first class service and achieved what I believe to be a highly competitive bid for my whisky. Delivery was straightforward and settlement prompt. Will happily recommend.
stephen wood
stephen wood
09:08 16 Oct 19
Great Service....everything was exactly as Mark and Hannah said - no surprises. Very pleased with the transaction and how easy it was.
Matthew Wilkinson
Matthew Wilkinson
15:22 15 Oct 19
Great service
David Gibson
David Gibson
14:51 14 Oct 19
Mark was helpful from start to finish during the sale process. Swift responses to my questions and delivered a smooth outcome. Would highly recommend.
Fernando Coelho
Fernando Coelho
10:04 05 Oct 19
I am very happy, quick and professional I recommend
Brian Lang
Brian Lang
09:12 26 Sep 19
Mark was very helpful explaining me details about buying and owning a cask of whiskey - I will give him my best recommendations
Lorrie Sugden
Lorrie Sugden
16:09 24 Sep 19
At what could have been a very difficult time for our family, Mark was a superstar. He always had time for my questions and was instrumental in helping me find new homes for our treasured possessions.
T J
T J
10:25 08 Sep 19
I was looking for an honest source to sell two valuable paintings. Mark was knowledgeable, informative and helpful assisting in both collection and successful sale at a fair price. I highly recommend his professional service. Good communications and organisation,a pleasure to deal with. Thanks Mark.
Tony Quipp
Tony Quipp
15:32 06 Sep 19
Excellent and prompt service from start to finish.
Sarah Exall
Sarah Exall
12:33 06 Sep 19
Excellent professional service from start to finish and top prices received. Highly recommend.
R Soberg
R Soberg
12:17 02 Sep 19
Excellent services and communication! We are a group of Nordic guys, completely amateurs in the whisky market, who ended up with a cask 20 years ago when we were still quite young, without any plan about how to handle this. We were lucky to find someone like Mark, who got us a decent price and guided us through the process when we wanted to sell it. Payment and everything went smoothly overseas.
Francesca Pardini
Francesca Pardini
21:57 26 Aug 19
Bravo! This was my second time working with Mark and he continues to wow me with his professionalism and commitment for satisfaction. He delivered everything I was hoping for and then some. I would highly recommend Mark to everyone in the art game 🙂
Samuel Thom
Samuel Thom
09:23 25 Aug 19
Highly Recommended.
Neil Hunt
Neil Hunt
13:06 14 Aug 19
This was a very good experience. Service was friendly, prompt, clear and efficient. Well done Mark and thanks
neil meaney
neil meaney
17:23 13 Aug 19
Very happy i used Mark Little to handle the sale of my bottle,sent pictures,got offer,accepted offer and a week later received payment. Dedicated packaging supplied and postage label for small fee so completely hassle free. Only left house to go to post office.Would definitely use again and glad i came across his website.
scott gilmour
scott gilmour
18:01 12 Aug 19
Fast and easy service and very professional
Nicola Ratcliffe
Nicola Ratcliffe
17:07 02 Aug 19
Thank you Mark for a very smooth transaction. You were a pleasure to deal with and the service we received was very professional and very quick.
Laura Falconer
Laura Falconer
13:53 23 Jul 19
Really pleased that I chose Mark to broker and manage the sale of my two Bruichladdich casks. He was extremely professional, very pleasant to deal with and I was very satisfied with the price he managed to obtain for both my casks. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and his service.
Sean Faughey
Sean Faughey
03:40 19 Jul 19
Made selling my bottle a pleasurable experience. Professional and helpful from start to finish. A1 service.
L Milne
L Milne
20:04 16 Jul 19
Regarding a Scotch Whisky sale, I found no problems or concerns at any stage of the transaction with Mark Littler. Communication was excellent, the whole process from start to finish was professionally and meticulously explained & executed on a short timescale. From the initial contact, to the offer, the packaging & carriage arrangements, to the conclusion of the sale, all were expertly handled. I wish Mark Littler every success in the future.
Pamela Shennan
Pamela Shennan
16:42 16 Jul 19
I have received professional and prompt advice and help selling my bottle of single malt whisky distilled in 1971. I had nearly given it away!!
chris Liddle
chris Liddle
16:00 14 Jul 19
Excellent friendly super fast service..Thank you Mark.
Lindsay Whitson
Lindsay Whitson
19:48 12 Jul 19
I recently sold a bottle of Springbank using Mark's services. Excellent response, quick turn around and fast payment. Could not fault this service everything went as planned.
Thasoula CAMPBELL
Thasoula CAMPBELL
12:40 12 Jul 19
Mark Littler provided what we can only describe as an outstanding service in relation to the sale of some family casks of whisky. The whole process was conducted professionally and we were kept well- informed at every stage. We thoroughly and unhesitatingly recommend anyone considering the use of an independent broker to go to Mark's firm. Thank you, Mark.Jonathan and Thasoula Campbell
Lorraine Flockhart
Lorraine Flockhart
11:42 11 Jul 19
Mark provided an outstanding 5 star service in the sale of our whisky casks. He gave professional & knowledgable advice & we could not be happier with the outcome. He made the often administratively tricky process of whisky cask sales seamless for us & the whole transaction was extremely efficient. Communication was excellent from s