Macallan 1979 - 18 Years Old - Gran Reserva
The Macallan Gran Reserva 1979 is an 18-year-old single malt whisky from the Gran Reserva series, which was released between 1997 and 2002. Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 1997, this product demonstrates Macallan's adherence to careful aging processes and high-quality raw materials.
The calculations include 750ml and 700ml bottles.
Auctioned Now
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Retail Offers
Data are available for 4 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 3999.0 £
Avg: 6999.7 £
Max: 8000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1979 - 18 Years Old - Gran Reserva
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 1047 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1979 18 Years Old Gran Reserva from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1979 - 18 Years Old - Gran Reserva 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 1979 - 18 Years Old - Gran Reserva auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026, the value of Macallan 1979 18 Years Old Gran Reserva 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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Retail: Online Offers
You can purchase this whisky bottle from one of the online retailers listed below. It is important to take into account the country from which your order will be shipped, as this may incur additional costs. It is therefore advisable to choose a retailer accordingly.
| Bottle | Price |
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Macallan 18 Year Old 1979 Gran Reserva (70cl) Single Malt Whisky - 70Cl / 40%
RETAIL
Master of Malt
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3999.0 £ |
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Macallan 1979 18 Year Old Bot.1997 Gran Reserva - 70cl / 40%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
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8000.0 £ |
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Macallan - Gran Reserva - 1979 18 Year Old - 70Cl | 40%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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7999.95 £ |
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Macallan - Gran Reserva 1979 18 Year Old - 70Cl | 40%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
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7999.95 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1979 - 18 Years Old - Gran Reserva - 700 ml / 40% 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 |
The Macallan Gran Reserva 18 year old, 1979 (1x 700ml)
PAST
Bonhams Whisky Auction
Asia
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2185.4 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old (1979 Gran Reserva)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Macallan 1979 18 Year Old Gran Reserva
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2200.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan Gran Reserva, 18 y.o., 1979 - 40%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2063.6 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 18 Year Old 1979 - Gran Reserva
PAST
WVA Whisky Auctions
UK
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2100.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old (1979 Gran Reserva)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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2250.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old - 1979 Gran Reserva
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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2200.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 18 Years Old 1979 - Gran Reserva
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
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2350.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1979 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2000.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1979 18 Year Old Gran Reserva
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026