Macallan Special Reserve - 1st Edition
The Macallan Special Reserve - 1st Edition, bottled on September 19, 1985, is a single malt whisky produced by The Macallan Distillers Ltd. This release is part of the now-discontinued Easter Elchies series, which does not specify the age of the whisky. The bottle has a volume of 750 ml and an alcohol strength of 43.0% Vol.
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Recent Market Insights for Macallan Special Reserve - 1st Edition
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Auction sales and price statistics for the past 12 months
This calculation includes all Macallan Special Reserve - 1st Edition auctioned from September 2025 to May 2026.
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2005-2026
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Past: Recent Results
Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Macallan Special Reserve - 1st Edition - 750 ml / 43% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.
| Date | Bottle | Winning Bid |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 |
Macallan Special Reserve Easter Elchies - Original bottling - b. early 1980s - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| January 2025 |
Macallan Special Reserve / Easter Elchies 1985
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1750.0 £ |
| January 2025 |
Macallan - Easter Elchies (1985) Special Reserve (75cl)
PAST
Whisky Hammer
UK
|
1075.0 £ |
| December 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve Easter Elchies - Original bottling - b. early 1980s - 75cl
PAST
Catawiki Whisky Auction
EU
Reserve Not Met
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- |
| August 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve / Easter Elchies 1985
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1650.0 £ |
| June 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve / Easter Elchies 1985
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
|
1755.0 £ |
| May 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve / Easter Elchies 1985
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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1550.0 £ |
| April 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve / Easter Elchies 1985
PAST
Whisky Auctioneer
EU
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2000.0 £ |
| February 2024 |
Macallan Special Reserve 75cl
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
|
1900.0 £ |
| November 2023 |
Macallan Special Reserve 75cl
PAST
Scotch Whisky Auctions
UK
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2100.0 £ |
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026