Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old
The Macallan 1971, an 18-year-old single malt whisky, was distilled in 1971 and bottled in 1989. It was aged for 18 years in Sherry Oak casks sourced from Jerez, Spain. The packaging of this bottle includes watercolor illustrations of the Easter Elchies house by Sara Midda, presented in a purple box. Due to its limited production and age, this release from Macallan is often pursued by collectors.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old
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 275 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1971 18 Year Old from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old auctioned from April 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2010-2026
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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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Track the auction price history for Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old from the earliest recorded sale to the latest. Subscribe to unlock the full interactive chart.
Live: Auctioned Now
Lots for this bottle currently open for bidding at online auctions. The bids shown are the latest recorded and may change before each auction closes.
| End date | Last Bid | |
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| 16 July 2026 |
Macallan 1971 18 years old Sherry Wood - b. 1989 - 75cl
LIVE
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1190.3 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1971 - 18 Year Old - 750 ml / 43% 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 18 Years Old 1971 - Bottled 1989
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 years old - b. 1989 - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1255.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 years old - Original bottling - b. 1989 - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 18 Years Old 1971 - 1989
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1850.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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1350.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1250.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 years old - Original bottling - b. 1989 - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1587.6 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1971 18 years old - Original bottling - b. 1989 - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026