Macallan Private Eye
The Macallan Private Eye is a distinct single malt whisky, released in 1996 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the renowned satirical magazine, Private Eye. This bottling stands out not only for its rarity but also for its unique presentation, which includes a screen-printed label conceived by Ralph Steadman, a celebrated gonzo artist and the magazine's illustrator. The whisky boasts a robust strength of 40% Vol.
There is a version with a gold capsule. May vary in price.
Retail Offers
Data are available for 3 offers from online shops.
Aggregated price data
Min: 5000.0 £
Avg: 7466.6 £
Max: 10000.0 £
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan Private Eye
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 876 lots. A higher value means it sells more consistently.Sales Summary
Statistics on auction sales and prices over time
This calculation includes all Macallan Private Eye from all auctions during the entire observation period.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
This calculation includes all Macallan Private Eye 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
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026
Between 2006 and 2026, the value of Macallan Private Eye 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 - Private Eye - 1961 - 70Cl | 40%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
|
7399.95 £ |
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Macallan Private Eye - 70cl / 40%
RETAIL
The Whisky Exchange
|
10000.0 £ |
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Macallan - Private Eye - 70Cl | 40%
RETAIL
Hard To Find Whisky
|
4999.95 £ |
Live: Auctioned Now
Lots for this bottle currently open for bidding at online auctions. The bids shown are the latest recorded and may change before each auction closes.
| End date | Last Bid | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 |
Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996
LIVE
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
|
2850.0 £ |
Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan Private Eye - 700 ml / 40% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| March 2025 |
Macallan - 40%
PAST
WhiskyAuction.com
EU
|
160.9 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - Private Eye
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
3000.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - Private Eye + Booklet
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - Private Eye
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
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2900.0 £ |
| March 2025 |
Macallan Private Eye - (70cl)
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| March 2025 |
Macallan Private Eye
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
UK
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2911.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996
PAST
The Grand Whisky Auction
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| February 2025 |
Macallan Private Eye - (70cl)
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
|
3850.0 £ |
| February 2025 |
Macallan Private Eye - (70cl)
PAST
Just Whisky Auctions
UK
Reserve Not Met
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- |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026