Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends
The Macallan 1971, a 30-year-old single malt whisky, is part of the Fine & Rare series from the Macallan distillery. Distilled in 1971 and bottled in 2002, this whisky is notable for its extended maturation period in sherry wood cask number 4280. The series is known for featuring some of the distillery's most notable vintages. With only 526 bottles produced, it is considered rare among collectors and investors.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare
Latest Average Price
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The average hammer price of the bottle based on recent auction results.Annualized Return
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The average yearly change in the bottle's value since its first recorded sale.Liquidity Score
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Indicates the probable chance of selling the bottle near its average market price, without guarantee.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1971 30 Year Old Cask no. 4280 Fine & Rare from all auctions during the entire observation period.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2011-2025
Between 2011 and 2025, the value of Macallan 1971 30 Year Old Cask no. 4280 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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The graph shows the sales history for Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.
Past: Recent Results
Do you want to know how much Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare - 700 ml / 56.4% worth? One way to do so is by checking the prices at which similar bottles were sold at auctions. The auction price is typically the best indicator of the whisky's actual value.
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Updated: 2026-06-03