Sell Your Duncan Taylor Whisky
Direct buyer for The Octave, Rarest of the Rare, and Peerless.
Duncan Taylor owns one of the largest private collections of aged Scotch casks. Their 'Rarest of the Rare' and 'Peerless' collections from the early 2000s are legendary.
What We Buy (Examples)
These are examples, not a full list. If you have anything else from this producer, including older bottles and odd releases, submit it and we will review it.
- Duncan Taylor Rarest of the Rare
- Duncan Taylor Peerless Collection
- Duncan Taylor The Octave (Premium/Vaults)
- Duncan Taylor Tantalus
- Duncan Taylor Black Bull (30/40 Year Old)
- Duncan Taylor NC2 (Non-Chill Filtered)
What We Do Not Buy
- Duncan Taylor Battlehill (Standard)
- Duncan Taylor Smokin' (Standard Blends)
- Black Bull Kyloe (Standard)
- Open bottles
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label showing Series and Vintage
- Capsule/Seal condition
- Box condition (Peerless boxes are specific)
- Fill level
- Bottle code
Condition Factors
- -Series Identification: 'Peerless' bottles are often tall and elegant. 'Rarest of the Rare' has specific branding.
- -Octave Boxes: Check the condition of the small box.
- -Fill Level: Very important for the Peerless range (early 2000s bottling).
- -Label: Tantalus bottles come in wooden frames; checks for frame damage.
Pricing Factors
- -Closed Distilleries: Duncan Taylor bottled a lot of Caperdonich, Imperial, and Glenugie. These are top targets.
- -Age: 40+ year old Peerless bottlings are investment grade.
- -Octave Finish: The small quarter cask finish is niche but has fans.
- -Black Bull: The 30 and 40 year old blends are world-class.
Common Questions
What is 'The Octave'?
Whisky finished in small (octave) casks for rapid wood interaction. Premium Octaves are valuable.
Do you buy Black Bull?
Yes, specifically the high-age statement (30, 40) releases.
What is 'Rarest of the Rare'?
A series dedicated to closed distilleries. We buy every bottle from this series.
Do you buy 'Battlehill'?
Generally no, it is their entry-level supermarket line.
What is Tantalus?
A luxury series using wood from the cask to make the bottle holder. Very collectible.
Is Duncan Taylor independent?
Yes, based in Huntly. They are fiercely independent.
Ready to sell?
Get a direct offer with no consignment fees.
Not sure what you have or do not see it listed? Submit it through the form, or text photos to 213-770-9463.