Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve
The Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve is a distinct single malt whisky matured for over half a century in sherry wood casks. This release is notable for being distilled from peated malt, a rarity for Macallan and a byproduct of coal shortages following World War II.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 293 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1946 52 Year Old Select Reserve from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve auctioned from January 2026 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve auctioned from July 2025 to April 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2007-2026
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This table shows the information for each year in which this whisky was sold at auctions, compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1946 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve - 700 ml / 40% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| March 2025 |
Macallan 1946 52 Year Old Select Reserve — 70cl / 40%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
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8400.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1946-1998 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
7000.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1946 52 Year Old Select Reserve With Certificate & Keys
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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9000.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| December 2024 |
Macallan 1946 52 Year Old Select Reserve With Certificate & Keys
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| November 2024 |
The Macallan Select Reserve 52 Year Old 40.0 ABV 1946 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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11142.5 £ |
| November 2024 |
Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| October 2024 |
Macallan 1946-1998 - 52 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| October 2024 |
Macallan 1946 Select Reserve 52 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026