What Affects The Price Of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Series Whisky
Do you want to know the value of your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky?
We can value your whisky and help you find the best price for your bottle if you are looking to sell your Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky.
Discover The Value Of Your Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Whisky
Mark Littler Ltd specialise in whisky. We can assist you with the valuation and sale of bottles of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky and can ensure you get the best price for your bottle.
We have brokered the sale of thousands of bottles of whisky and can use our expert industry knowledge to give you an honest, impartial price for your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask.
If you are looking to sell your whisky we can source no obligation offers from our international network of buyers. We can also advise whether an auction or private sale will be best for you.
Mark Littler Ltd are proud to offer the highest level of expert advice to our clients and we have over 300 independent, five-star reviews.
Please use the valuation form to send us the information on your bottle in order for us to offer you a no obligation valuation on your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask. You can also read our guide to selling your whisky online.
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What To Look For
Each bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask has a cask number on the front, usually containing the release year within it. For example, the 1950 67-year-old’s cask number is 2018/ASB-1683/13, 2018 being the year of release. Underneath this there is a number of headings including cask type, distilled & filled, bottled, limited edition, cask selected by, and reserved. You should also look out for the Macallan logo; an image of Easter Elchies House with the test “EST.1824” underneath it. On the neck of the bottle will be the year of release and the shortened cask number.
The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 1950 67-year-old is by far the most valuable and sought-after bottle in the series. This is due to its healthy age and vintage statements.
A bottle of the Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 1950 67-year-old recently sold for £76,000.
The Six Factors That Affect The Price Of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Whisky
There are six factors that will affect the price of your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky. These are the age of the whisky, the bottling date, the vintage, whether it is a single cask edition, the level of the whisky and the condition of the label and box.
Age of Whisky
This refers to the number of years the whisky has spent maturing in the cask, not how long it has been in the bottle. The age is indicated on the label and can vary from 5 to over 30 years old.
Bottling Date
This relates to when the whisky was bottled. As bottles from a specific year are consumed, the remaining bottles become rarer, so a ‘standard’ malt released in the 1980’s can become sought after.
Distillation Year
The distillation year refers to the specific year in which the whisky was distilled (made). It is one of the most important factors that can impact the price of your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask.
Label & Packaging
The label on a bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask is very important and if it is damaged in any way then this will have a negative impact on the value. A bottle without its original box could be worth up to 30% less.
Level
The level of the whisky has a large impact on the value. It should be into the neck (the narrow part). As alcohol is more volatile than water it is the alcohol that will evaporate first, which damages the flavour.
Single Cask Bottlings
Single cask bottlings are generally more sought after, as by default they are unique. Look out for numbers on your bottle like XXX/250, which would indicate a single cask edition.
The Process of Selling Your Bottle Of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your bottle of whisky is easy.
Send us details about your bottle directly via email or use the form below.
We contact our international network of customers for the best offers.
If you decide to proceed with an offer we issue you with a contract.
Send us your bottle. We have a fully insured courier service available.
We complete the sale with the buyer and send your funds via BACS.
What is the price of your Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
Bottle Selling FAQ
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The easiest way for us to give you a price for your bottle of whisky is to send us a photograph of your bottle. The picture should be of the bottle standing up, please include the box if you have it.
We use the photograph to check:
- The condition of the bottle, label and box
- The level of the spirit, as this has the biggest effect on value and varies even if the bottle has not been opened
Please send you images to [email protected] or use the contact form below
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Selling your whisky with Mark Littler Ltd is the same process as selling at auction, except you know the price you are going to achieve beforehand.
The process is simple:
- Once you have accepted an offer, we issue you a contract which you return with your bottle. You can use our fully insured courier service to send us your bottle (see below).
- Once we receive the bottle we arrange a meeting with the buyer and complete the sale.
- Once the sale is complete we send you the balance minus our commission, and postage charge if you decide to use our courier service. This is usually between 1 – 5 days after receiving the bottle.
Our commission is 10%, including VAT.
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Once the contract has been signed you send your bottle to Mark Littler, you can arrange this yourself, or you can use our fully insured courier service.
Our courier service includes all packing material and is insured up to £40,000. It also includes a pre-paid return postage label and an instruction sheet on how to pack your bottle.
Once packed you simply drop the parcel at your local post office.
The cost for this service is £15.
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When we have completed the sale we send the balance via BACS using the details you provide us in the contract.
Payment is usually between 1 – 5 days of receiving your bottle, the average is within 48 hours.
“I found Mark’s details online after looking to sell a collectable bottle of whisky. I was going to use a well know auction site but Mark secured an offer higher than the highest estimation from any auction house, within days, even after the 10% commission was deducted. Communication was perfect; punctual, to the point and polite. Collection and delivery were taken care of by Mark and instruction was clear and easy to follow. Payment was received to my bank within days of posting the bottle. I can’t recommend Mark enough; he runs a tight ship gets top end offers from his clients and delivers quickly.”
Rod Fountain, via Google
“Mark has been very helpful in helping me sell a bottle of whisky which was given to my father many years ago. He was very professional and was always quick to reply to my questions. Not knowing anything about whisky, Mark was there to offer some good advice and I believe he is very knowledgeable about his work. The sale was done very [quickly], and the money was in my bank account the next day. I would highly recommend his services.”
Kim Hendrickx, via Google
“Wow, what a refreshing change it was to meet Mark. He was the consummate professional with an approachable and warm personality who clearly had an in-depth knowledge of his subject which he used to give me a first-class service when I wanted to sell a whisky collection. For anyone who is considering any similar specialist whisky transactions I can certainly recommend him without reservation.”
Duncan Chambers, via Google
The History Of The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Series
The Exceptional Single Cask Series is made up of fantastically unique and special bottlings from a single cask, hand chosen by the Macallan whisky makers. The whisky makers do not go looking for a whisky to join this series, rather one is elevated to the status of Exceptional Single Cask material when it is happened upon during routine assessment and tasting. As a result, whisky lovers can be sure that each single malt in this collection is nothing short of extraordinary.
The series was first launched in 2017, with a range of bottles ranging from 12 to 22 years-old. The collection has been expanded since then, whenever the whisky makers happen upon a dram worthy of the collection. There are now 31 bottles in the series.
Due to the fact that the whiskies in this collection only ever come from a single cask, there are extremely limited numbers of each expression. The highest number of bottles in the collection is 643 – the number of 2017/ESB-9100/13 that there are in the world. The smallest number of bottles in the collection is 111 – the number of 2017ESB-9182/01 that there are in the world.
On Macallan’s website you can read about each bottle in the series so far, including the cask type, the distilling date, the reserve date, the bottling date, and the name of the whisky maker who selected it for the series. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are no prices on any of these bottles. The bottles are only available to buy from specialist and luxury retailers in the United Kingdom, at auctions on the secondary market, or from private sellers.
Have you ever wondered what your bottle of Single Malt Scotch Whisky is worth?
Use this guide to find out more or get in touch using the form below for a free valuation.
The Value of Your Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Whisky
Mark Littler Ltd specialise in the valuation and sale of bottles of whisky and can help you get the best price for your bottle. Contact us for a free valuation using the form below, and read on for more information on your bottle.
Free Valuation Request
What To Look For
Each bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask has a cask number on the front, usually containing the release year within it. For example, the 1950 67-year-old’s cask number is 2018/ASB-1683/13, 2018 being the year of release. Underneath this there is a number of headings including cask type, distilled & filled, bottled, limited edition, cask selected by, and reserved. You should also look out for the Macallan logo; an image of Easter Elchies House with the test “EST.1824” underneath it. On the neck of the bottle will be the year of release and the shortened cask number.
The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 1950 67-year-old is by far the most valuable and sought-after bottle in the series. This is due to its healthy age and vintage statements.
A bottle of the Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 1950 67-year-old recently sold for £76,000.
The Six Factors That Affect The Price Of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Whisky
There are six factors that will affect the price of your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask. These are the age of the whisky, the bottling date, the vintage, whether it is a single cask edition, the level of the whisky and the condition of the label and box.
Age of Whisky
This refers to the number of years the whisky has spent maturing in the cask, not how long it has been in the bottle. The age is indicated on the label and can vary from 5 to over 30 years old.
Bottling Date
This relates to when the whisky was bottled. As bottles from a specific year are consumed, the remaining bottles become rarer, so a ‘standard’ malt released in the 1980’s can become sought after.
Distillation Year
The distillation year refers to the specific year in which the whisky was distilled (made). It is one of the most important factors that can impact the price of your bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask.
Label & Packaging
The label on a bottle of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask is very important and if it is damaged in any way then this will have a negative impact on the value. A bottle without its original box could be worth up to 30% less.
Level
The level of the whisky has a large impact on the value. It should be into the neck (the narrow part). As alcohol is more volatile than water it is the alcohol that will evaporate first, which damages the flavour.
Single Cask Bottlings
Single cask bottlings are generally more sought after, as by default they are unique. Look out for numbers on your bottle like XXX/250, which would indicate a single cask edition.
The Process of Selling Your Bottle Of Macallan Exceptional Single Cask
The process to get a no-obligation quote for your bottle of whisky is easy.
Send us details about your bottle directly via email or use the form below.
We contact our international network of customers for the best offers.
If you decide to proceed with an offer we issue you with a contract.
Send us your bottle. We have a fully insured courier service available.
We complete the sale with the buyer and send your funds via BACS.
What is the price of your Macallan Exceptional Single Cask whisky?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
Bottle Selling FAQ
-
The easiest way for us to give you a price for your bottle of whisky is to send us a photograph of your bottle. The picture should be of the bottle standing up, please include the box if you have it.
We use the photograph to check:
- The condition of the bottle, label and box
- The level of the spirit, as this has the biggest effect on value and varies even if the bottle has not been opened
Please send you images to [email protected] or use the contact form below
-
Selling your whisky with Mark Littler Ltd is the same process as selling at auction, except you know the price you are going to achieve beforehand.
The process is simple:
- Once you have accepted an offer, we issue you a contract which you return with your bottle. You can use our fully insured courier service to send us your bottle (see below).
- Once we receive the bottle we arrange a meeting with the buyer and complete the sale.
- Once the sale is complete we send you the balance minus our commission, and postage charge if you decide to use our courier service. This is usually between 1 – 5 days after receiving the bottle.
Our commission is 10%, including VAT.
-
Once the contract has been signed you send your bottle to Mark Littler, you can arrange this yourself, or you can use our fully insured courier service.
Our courier service includes all packing material and is insured up to £40,000. It also includes a pre-paid return postage label and an instruction sheet on how to pack your bottle.
Once packed you simply drop the parcel at your local post office.
The cost for this service is £15.
-
When we have completed the sale we send the balance via BACS using the details you provide us in the contract.
Payment is usually between 1 – 5 days of receiving your bottle, the average is within 48 hours.
Testimonials
“I found Mark’s details online after looking to sell a collectable bottle of whisky. I was going to use a well know auction site but Mark secured an offer higher than the highest estimation from any auction house, within days, even after the 10% commission was deducted. Communication was perfect; punctual, to the point and polite. Collection and delivery were taken care of by Mark and instruction was clear and easy to follow. Payment was received to my bank within days of posting the bottle. I can’t recommend Mark enough; he runs a tight ship gets top end offers from his clients and delivers quickly.”
Rod Fountain, via Google
“Mark has been very helpful in helping me sell a bottle of whisky which was given to my father many years ago. He was very professional and was always quick to reply to my questions. Not knowing anything about whisky, Mark was there to offer some good advice and I believe he is very knowledgeable about his work. The sale was done very [quickly], and the money was in my bank account the next day. I would highly recommend his services.”
Kim Hendrickx, via Google
“Wow, what a refreshing change it was to meet Mark. He was the consummate professional with an approachable and warm personality who clearly had an in-depth knowledge of his subject which he used to give me a first-class service when I wanted to sell a whisky collection. For anyone who is considering any similar specialist whisky transactions I can certainly recommend him without reservation.”
Duncan Chambers, via Google
The History Of The Macallan Exceptional Single Cask Series
The Exceptional Single Cask Series is made up of fantastically unique and special bottlings from a single cask, hand chosen by the Macallan whisky makers. The whisky makers do not go looking for a whisky to join this series, rather one is elevated to the status of Exceptional Single Cask material when it is happened upon during routine assessment and tasting. As a result, whisky lovers can be sure that each single malt in this collection is nothing short of extraordinary.
The series was first launched in 2017, with a range of bottles ranging from 12 to 22 years-old. The collection has been expanded since then, whenever the whisky makers happen upon a dram worthy of the collection. There are now 31 bottles in the series.
Due to the fact that the whiskies in this collection only ever come from a single cask, there are extremely limited numbers of each expression. The highest number of bottles in the collection is 643 – the number of 2017/ESB-9100/13 that there are in the world. The smallest number of bottles in the collection is 111 – the number of 2017ESB-9182/01 that there are in the world.
On Macallan’s website you can read about each bottle in the series so far, including the cask type, the distilling date, the reserve date, the bottling date, and the name of the whisky maker who selected it for the series. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are no prices on any of these bottles. The bottles are only available to buy from specialist and luxury retailers in the United Kingdom, at auctions on the secondary market, or from private sellers.