Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve
The Macallan 1948 Select Reserve is a distinguished single malt whisky, matured for 51 years in Spanish Oak sherry casks at the Easter Elchies estate. Distinctively, this edition was laid down in the winter of 1948, a historical period reflecting the end of the Second World War.
Auctioned Now
Unfortunately, we have no information on the availability and price of this bottle at online auctions.
Retail Offers
Unfortunately, we have no information on the availability and price of this bottle at online shops.
Not all features are available to anonymous users!
Please log in or sign up to get access to search, and other tools for collectors, traders & whisky lovers.
Registered users have an option to select one of the 25 available currencies to display the data. By default, all prices are displayed in £ (GBP).
Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve
Latest Average Price
£ Unlock in May 2026
The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Average Annual Change
Unlock % since its first sale in 2008
The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
Unlock % derived from 77 auctioned bottles
The share of auctioned bottles that actually sold, based on 77 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1948 51 years old Select Reserve from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
Unfortunately, no data is available for the selected range.
There may not be enough data to calculate the metrics.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve auctioned from January 2026 to May 2026.
This data is locked
It's available to subscribers only.Choose the subscription plan that suits you to unlock it! Subscription Plans
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve auctioned from October 2025 to May 2026.
This data is locked
It's available to subscribers only.Choose the subscription plan that suits you to unlock it! Subscription Plans
Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2008-2026
Between 2008 and 2026, the value of Macallan 1948 51 years old Select Reserve 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.
The hidden data is unlocked by the Extended Data feature, which is currently included only with the Hogshead plan.
| Year | Sold | Unsold | Sold Ratio | Avg. Price | Vs Previous | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | % | £ | % | % | ||
| 2009 | % | £ | ||||
| 2010 | % | £ | ||||
| 2011 | % | £ | ||||
| 2012 | % | £ | ||||
| 2013 | % | £ | ||||
| 2014 | % | £ | ||||
| 2015 | % | £ | ||||
| 2017 | % | £ | ||||
| 2018 | % | £ | ||||
| 2019 | % | £ | ||||
| 2020 | % | £ | ||||
| 2021 | % | £ | ||||
| 2022 | % | £ | ||||
| 2023 | % | £ | ||||
| 2024 | % | £ | ||||
| 2025 | % | £ | ||||
| 2026 | % | £ |
Track the auction price history for Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve from the earliest recorded sale to the latest. Subscribe to unlock the full interactive chart.
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1948 - 51 years old - Select Reserve - 700 ml / 46.6% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Macallan 1948 Select Reserve 51 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
9999.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan 1948 Select Reserve 51 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
9999.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Macallan - 51 Year Old (1948) Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
12900.0 £ |
| June 2024 |
The Macallan Select Reserve 51 Year Old 46.6 ABV 1948 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
10206.5 £ |
| May 2024 |
Macallan 51 Year Old 1948 - Select Reserve
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| April 2024 |
Macallan 1948 - 51 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| March 2024 |
The Macallan Select Reserve 51 Years Old 46.6 ABV 1948 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
USA
|
14914.3 £ |
| February 2024 |
Macallan 1948 - 51 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| January 2024 |
Macallan 1948 - 51 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
| November 2023 |
Macallan 1948 - 51 Year Old - Select Reserve
PAST
Whisky-Online Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
|
- |
Whisky Auctions Schedule & Fees
Market tools for collectors, traders and whisky lovers
Auction history, live lots, retail offers and collection tools in one focused workspace.
Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026