Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare
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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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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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1971 - 30 Year Old - Cask no. 4280 - Fine & Rare - 700 ml / 56.4% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
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| August 2023 |
Macallan 1971 Fine and Rare 30 Year Old #4280 75cl / US Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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14000.0 £ |
| July 2023 |
Macallan 1971 Fine and Rare 30 Year Old #4280 75cl / US Import
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| October 2022 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 30 Year Old 56.4 ABV 1971 - 75cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
|
22000.0 £ |
| May 2022 |
Macallan 30 Years Old 1971 - Fine & Rare Cask No.4280
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| September 2021 |
Macallan - 30 Year Old (1971 Fine and Rare)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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11500.0 £ |
| August 2021 |
Macallan - 30 Year Old (1971 Fine and Rare)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| July 2021 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 30 Year Old 56.4 ABV 1971 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
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20585.4 £ |
| February 2021 |
Macallan 1971 Fine and Rare 30 Year Old #4280
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
N/A
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11500.0 £ |
| October 2020 |
Macallan 1971 Fine and Rare 30 Year Old #4280
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
N/A
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11500.0 £ |
| September 2020 |
The Macallan Fine & Rare 30 Year Old 56.4 ABV 1971
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
UK
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17000.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026