Independently run old and rare spirits consultancy
Independent trusted expertise. Experience in building relationships with producers, traders, dealers, collectors & archives.
Experience, independence and expertise
Experience
We offer personalised, confidential consultations and services to help you achieve your individual goals. Our whisky and spirits services are tailored to meet your particular needs and preferences. Our experience, gained from decades working within the industry, has proved to be vital in this rapidly expanding and sometimes bewildering market.
Independence
We offer independent and confidential whisky and spirits expertise. We believe that whisky (and wine) are not just drinks, they share a heritage of generations of craftspeople and communities. Our holistic approach ensures that we address all aspects of your collection. Why is whisky so important? Read our journal regularly to better understand today's whisky renaissance.
Expertise
Expertise
Our team is experienced in Whisky Authentication, Spirits Buying, Whisky Auctioning, Whisky Bottling, Cask Selection, Drinks Marketing, Advocacy, Public Relations, Reputational Management, Historical Brand Research and Drinks Fraud Detection. Our track record has been well documented and our expertise has resulted in bottling award winnin
Our team is experienced in Whisky Authentication, Spirits Buying, Whisky Auctioning, Whisky Bottling, Cask Selection, Drinks Marketing, Advocacy, Public Relations, Reputational Management, Historical Brand Research and Drinks Fraud Detection. Our track record has been well documented and our expertise has resulted in bottling award winning whiskies, record sales results and catching prolific forgers.
Services
Strategy
Authentication
Authentication
Starting a collection? Bottling a whisky? Buying or investing in a distillery?
We provide independent strategy support for investors, brands, collectors and traders.
Authentication
Authentication
Authentication
Our complete authentication and counterfeit service, includes a one stop shop for alerting dealers about stolen bottles as well as prevention advice and bespoke training on avoiding fakes, fraud and theft.
Investment
Authentication
Investment
Our view is that investing isn't just about making a profit, but it helps. We'll accompany you on your investment journey, with particular focus on investing in your palate and identifying high quality products.
Valuation
Valuation
Investment
We provide an independent valuation service for brand-owners, traders, collectors and private individuals of collections, small or large, for insurance and other purposes.
Sourcing
Valuation
Sourcing
Through our network of contacts we are able to help you source the old and rare bottles you are searching for, as well as finding buyers for bottles and casks that you wish to sell. Great prices, quick payments and confidentiality guaranteed.
Research
Valuation
Sourcing
Let our expert team of archivists and historians research in libraries and archives for you to shape and substantiate your authentic brand stories to help you market your brand more effectively and with greater authenticity.
Journal
The inside whisky and spirits news stories brought to you via the latest press releases, industry news, developments and events. Independently investigated, verified, recorded, digested and edited for you.
Have we missed an important story?
Contributions and suggestions welcomed via our contact us page.