Macallan 1981 - Gran Reserva
The Macallan Gran Reserva 1981 is a prestigious single malt bottled by Macallan Distillers LTD, distinguished by its 18-year maturation in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. This process renders a unique profile to the whisky, embodying an ABV of 40%.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1981 - 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 164 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
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This calculation includes all Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1981 - Gran Reserva auctioned from January 2026 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1981 - Gran Reserva auctioned from July 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026, the value of Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva underwent an average annual change of %.
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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 1981 Gran Reserva 40% 70cl
RETAIL
Royal Mile Whiskies
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6495.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan 1981 - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
|
3100.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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3450.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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| January 2025 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2800.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan Gran Reserva, 1981 - e 700ml / 40%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2149.4 £ |
| December 2024 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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3000.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2900.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old (1981 Gran Reserva)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
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2700.0 £ |
| November 2024 |
Macallan Gran Reserva, 1981 - e 700ml / 40%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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2427.1 £ |
| November 2024 |
Macallan 1981 Gran Reserva 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026