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.
The whisky's blend, selected by F.A. Newlands at The Macallan Distillery, involves a vatting of various casks, with one notable component being cask no.1580, which was bonded in 1961. This detail lends an added allure to the composition of the whisky, given the age of this particular cask at the time of bottling. Moreover, the whisky was distributed as a distillery bottling, further enhancing its appeal to collectors and investors.
With only 5000 bottles released, the Macallan Private Eye is one of the most sought after expressions from the Macallan catalogue. Its unique combination of commemorative packaging, a special vatting that includes an aged cask, and limited availability have contributed to its status as a highly collectable bottle. Consequently, the Macallan Private Eye represents a significant addition to any whisky connoisseur's collection.
There is a version with a gold capsule. May vary in price.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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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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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.
The graph shows the sales history for Macallan Private Eye at all auctions from the very first to the last one.
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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.
Check availability on the product page of the shop.
By purchasing whisky bottles at auctions, you can reap the benefits of saving
a considerable amount of money, as the auction price is often lower than that of a retailer.
This is an advantage worth considering.
All prices in £. The bid data is updated with some delay, so you can see the current latest bid on the lot page.
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