Macallan 1946 - 56 Year Old - Cask no. 46/3M - Fine & Rare
The Macallan 1946, aged 56 years, is a distinguished whisky from the Fine & Rare series by the Macallan distillery. Distilled in 1946 and bottled in 2002, this single malt represents the zenith of the distillery's expertise. With a limited production of 350 bottles, it is highly prized by collectors and investors.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1946 - 56 Year Old - Cask no. 46/3M - Fine & Rare
Latest Average Price
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This calculation includes all Macallan 1946 56 Year Old Cask no. 46/3M Fine & Rare from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2017-2026
Between 2017 and 2026, the value of Macallan 1946 56 Year Old Cask no. 46/3M Fine & Rare underwent an average annual change of %.
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 - 56 Year Old - Cask no. 46/3M - Fine & Rare - 700 ml / 44.3% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 (1 Bottle 70cl)
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
15701.7 £ |
| March 2024 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
|
18209.0 £ |
| October 2023 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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| May 2023 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
19448.1 £ |
| November 2022 |
Macallan 1946 Fine and Rare 56 Year Old #46/3M
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
18000.0 £ |
| January 2022 |
Macallan Fine & Rare 1946 56 year old
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| April 2021 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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22304.9 £ |
| April 2021 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old 44.3 ABV 1946 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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22304.9 £ |
| February 2021 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 56 Year Old Albert Watson 44.3 ABV 1946
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
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50000.0 £ |
| February 2021 |
Macallan 1946 Fine and Rare 56 Year Old #46/3M
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
N/A
|
19500.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026