Macallan 1971 - 25 Year Old - The Anniversary Malt
The Macallan 1971 Anniversary Malt 25 Year Old represents a remarkable example of Macallan's mastery in whisky crafting. Distilled in 1971 and bottled 25 years later in 1997, this single malt whisky belongs to the highly coveted Anniversary Malt series. Matured exclusively in sherry wood, the whisky comes from the Easter Elchies estate, further reinforcing its prestigious lineage.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1971 - 25 Year Old - The Anniversary Malt
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This calculation includes all Macallan 1971 25 Year Old The Anniversary Malt from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2008-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1971 - 25 Year Old - The Anniversary Malt - 700 ml / 43% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 |
Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt (1971)
PAST
Australian Whisky Auctions
AU
|
4660.9 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan 1971 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt Speyside Single Malt
PAST
McTear's Whisky Auction
UK
|
2000.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Macallan 1971 25 years old Anniversary Malt - Original bottling - b. 1997 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
|
2491.7 £ |
| November 2024 |
Macallan - 25 Year Old (1971) Anniversary Malt
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
2500.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
2300.0 £ |
| October 2024 |
The Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt 43.0 ABV 1971 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
|
2692.6 £ |
| September 2024 |
Macallan 1971 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt — Bottled 1997 — 70cl / 43%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
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2500.0 £ |
| September 2024 |
Macallan 1971 25 years old - Anniversary Malt - Original bottling - b. 1997 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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2527.1 £ |
| August 2024 |
Macallan 1971 25 Year Old Anniversary Malt — Bottled 1997 — 70cl / 43%
PAST
Whisky.Auction
UK
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| August 2024 |
Macallan 1971 25 years old - Original bottling - b. 1997 - 70cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026