Macallan 1997 - 14 Year Old - Cask no. 16946 - Easter Elchies 2011: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends

The Macallan 1997, a 14-year-old single malt whisky, is part of the Easter Elchies series from The Macallan, distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2011. With a limited production of 550 bottles, this release is notable for its scarcity. The whisky was matured in a Sherry butt cask, which contributes to its flavor profile, and is identified by cask number 16946. It has a volume of 700 ml and an alcohol strength of 59.7%.


Age: 14 Years Old Size: 700 ml Strength: 59.7 % Bottling series: Easter Elchies Distillery: Macallan Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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Min: 4999.0 £ Avg: 6499.5 £ Max: 8000.0 £

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Recent Market Insights for Macallan 1997 - 14 Year Old - Cask no. 16946 - Easter Elchies 2011
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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Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time

This calculation includes all Macallan 1997 14 Year Old Cask no. 16946 Easter Elchies 2011 from all auctions during the entire observation period.

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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months

This calculation includes all Macallan 1997 - 14 Year Old - Cask no. 16946 - Easter Elchies 2011 auctioned from December 2025 to April 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months

This calculation includes all Macallan 1997 - 14 Year Old - Cask no. 16946 - Easter Elchies 2011 auctioned from June 2025 to April 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2012-2026

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.

Sold Ratio - ratio of lots sold to lots unsold.
Avg. Price - average hammer price for the year.
Vs Previous - the current year's price change compared to the previous year's, as a percentage.
Cumulative - the cumulative total of the current year's price change relative to the first year's sales.
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Bottle Price
Macallan 1997 14 Year Old Cask #16946 Easter Elchies Bot.2011 - 70cl / 59.7%RETAIL The Whisky Exchange 8000.0 £
The Macallan 14 Year Old 1997 (cask 16946) – Easter Elchies Cask Selection 2011 - 70cl / 59.7%RETAIL Master of Malt 4999.0 £
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End date Last Bid
08 June 2026 Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies Cask Selection 14 Year Old LIVE Whisky Auctioneer EU 1450.0 £
Past: Recent Results

Do you want to know how much Macallan 1997 - 14 Year Old - Cask no. 16946 - Easter Elchies 2011 - 700 ml / 59.7% 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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Date Bottle Winning Bid
March 2025 Macallan 14 Year 1997 Easter Elchies Single Malt Scotch (2011, 700 ml) PAST Unicorn Auctions USA Reserve Not Met -
February 2025 Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2011 PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK 1600.0 £
January 2025 Macallan 14 Year 1997 Easter Elchies Single Malt Scotch (2011, 700 ml) PAST Unicorn Auctions USA 2789.2 £
January 2025 Macallan Easter Elchies 2011 PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 2000.0 £
January 2025 Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2011 PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK Reserve Not Met -
December 2024 Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2011 / includes Miniature PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK Reserve Not Met -
November 2024 Macallan 1997 Easter Elchies 2011 / includes Miniature PAST Whisky Auctioneer UK Reserve Not Met -
October 2024 Macallan Easter Elchies 2011 With Matching Mini 5cl PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 2300.0 £
October 2024 Macallan Easter Elchies 2011 PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 2300.0 £
October 2024 Macallan Easter Elchies 2011 PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK 2100.0 £
Easter Elchies series:
Macallan 1995 - 12 Year Old - Cask no. 9455/4693 - Easter Elchies 2008
Macallan 1995 - 12 Year Old - Cask no. 9455/4693 - Easter Elchies 2008 - 700 ml / 59.6%
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Macallan 1997 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 432 - Easter Elchies 2010
Macallan 1997 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 432 - Easter Elchies 2010 - 700 ml / 52.3%
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Macallan 1996 - 17 Year Old - Easter Elchies 2013
Macallan 1996 - 17 Year Old - Easter Elchies 2013 - 700 ml / 55.3%
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Macallan 1995 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 14016 - Easter Elchies 2009
Macallan 1995 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 14016 - Easter Elchies 2009 - 700 ml / 52.8%
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Macallan 1999 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 6697 - Easter Elchies 2012
Macallan 1999 - 13 Year Old - Cask no. 6697 - Easter Elchies 2012 - 700 ml / 57.2%
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Updated: 2026-06-04