Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old
The Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky distinguished by its maturation in Oloroso Sherry Oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This whisky, distilled in 1985 and bottled in 2003, offers a rich 18-year maturation period that defines its distinctive profile.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old
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 757 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan 1985 18 Year Old from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old auctioned from April 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old auctioned from January 2026 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan 1985 - 18 Year Old auctioned from July 2025 to July 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
Between 2005 and 2026, the value of Macallan 1985 18 Year Old 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 1985 - 18 Year Old - 700 ml / 43% 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 |
Macallan, 18 y.o., 1985 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1126.4 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan, 18 y.o., 1985 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1063.1 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan, 18 y.o., 1985 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
864.6 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old - 1985 (75cl)
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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1075.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - 18 Year Old - 1985 (75cl)
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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1050.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak 43.0 ABV 1985 - 70cl
PAST
Sotheby's Whisky Auction
Asia
Reserve Not Met
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| March 2025 |
Macallan 1985 18 Year Old
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1351.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan 18 Year 1985 Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch
PAST
Unicorn Auctions
USA
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1193.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan 1985 18 years old - Original bottling - 700ml
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
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1238.2 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan, 18 y.o., 1985 - 43%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
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1196.9 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026