Macallan Private Eye: Explore Auction Sales Data & Price Trends

Macallan Private Eye
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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.


Age: N/A Size: 700 ml Strength: 40.0 % Distillery: Macallan Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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There are data for 1 lot at online auctions.

Last bid
825.0 £

Retail Offers

Data are available for 4 offers from online shops.

Aggregated price data
Min: 5000.0 £ Avg: 7742.0 £ 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.
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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Indicates the probable chance of selling the bottle near its average market price, without guarantee.
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.

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 July 2006 
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 May 2026 
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 July 2006 
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 May 2021 
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months

This calculation includes all Macallan Private Eye auctioned from March 2026 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics for the past 6 months

This calculation includes all Macallan Private Eye auctioned from December 2025 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months

This calculation includes all Macallan Private Eye auctioned from June 2025 to May 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2006-2026

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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The graph shows the sales history for Macallan Private Eye at all auctions from the very first to the last one. The graph is interactive - it can be zoomed in to view the data for any period.

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.

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Bottle Price
Macallan - Private Eye - 1961 - 70Cl | 40%RETAIL Hard To Find Whisky 7399.95 £
Macallan Private Eye - 70cl / 40%RETAIL The Whisky Exchange 10000.0 £
Macallan - Private Eye - 70Cl | 40%RETAIL Hard To Find Whisky 4999.95 £
Macallan Private Eye - 70cl / 40% abv / SpeysideRETAIL The Whisky Shop 8568.0 £
Live: Auctioned Now

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All prices in £. The bid data is updated with some delay, so you can see the current latest bid on the lot page.
End date Last Bid
08 June 2026 Macallan Private Eye LIVE Whisky Auctioneer UK 825.0 £
Past: Recent Results

Do you want to know how much Macallan Private Eye - 700 ml / 40% 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.

When you look at all the results, similar bottles may appear.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
March 2025 Macallan - Private Eye PAST Whisky Hammer UK 3000.0 £
March 2025 Macallan - Private Eye PAST Whisky Hammer UK Reserve Not Met -
March 2025 Macallan - Private Eye + Booklet PAST Whisky Hammer UK Reserve Not Met -
March 2025 Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996 PAST The Grand Whisky Auction UK 2900.0 £
March 2025 Macallan Private Eye - (70cl) PAST Just Whisky Auctions UK Reserve Not Met -
February 2025 Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996 PAST The Grand Whisky Auction UK Reserve Not Met -
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 -
January 2025 Macallan - Private Eye (+ Magazine) PAST Whisky Hammer UK 4000.0 £
January 2025 Macallan - 35th Anniversary of Private Eye magazine 1996 PAST The Grand Whisky Auction UK 3000.0 £

Updated: 2026-06-03