Sell Your Hunter Laing Whisky
Direct buyer for Old & Rare Platinum and Old Malt Cask.
Hunter Laing, split from Douglas Laing in 2013, holds massive stocks of aged whisky. Their flagship 'Old & Rare' Platinum series contains some of the best single casks ever bottled.
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.
- Hunter Laing Old & Rare (Platinum Series)
- Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask (OMC)
- Hunter Laing First Editions
- Hunter Laing Sovereign (Single Grain)
- Hunter Laing Kinship Series
- Hunter Laing Eidolon (Port Ellen)
What We Do Not Buy
- Hepburn's Choice (Standard) - unless bulk
- Open bottles
- Empty bottles
- Bottles with severe leakage
What to Send for a Quote
- Front label showing Vintage and Cask strength
- Presentation box (Old & Rare wooden box)
- Fill level
- Seal condition
- Distillation date
Condition Factors
- -Box: The 'Old & Rare' wooden hinged box is substantial. Damage hurts resale.
- -Label: Verify 'Hunter Laing' vs 'Douglas Laing' (split happened in 2013).
- -Fill: Generally good, but check older vintages.
- -Wax: Some Platinum releases have wax dips.
Pricing Factors
- -Series: Old & Rare Platinum > Old Malt Cask > First Editions.
- -Distillery: A Platinum Ardbeg is worth significantly more than a Platinum Teaninich.
- -Kinship: The Feis Ile 'Kinship' series is highly collectible.
- -Vintage: 30+ year old single grains in the Sovereign series are good value.
Common Questions
What is the difference between Hunter and Douglas Laing?
Brothers Fred and Stewart split the company assets in 2013. Hunter Laing took the Old Malt Cask and Old & Rare brands.
Do you buy Old Malt Cask?
Yes, specifically the 50% ABV releases. The gold label is iconic.
What is the Kinship series?
A luxury series launched for the Ardnahoe distillery opening. Very high value.
Do you buy Sovereign?
Yes, we are fans of aged single grain whisky (Cameronbridge, Port Dundas).
How do I ship the wooden box?
Pad the bottle INSIDE the box, then bubble wrap the box.
Do you buy Scarabus?
No, Scarabus is a core range malt, not a collector item.
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.