The two half sized bottles in The Macallan Coronation celebrate the 1953 coronation of the Late Queen Elizabeth with each bottle displaying a photo of the Queen from different eras of her reign.
Throughout its recent history Macallan have released a series of special commemorative bottles celebrating key moments around the English royalty. Many of these have gone on to be sought after collector’s items, including the Macallan Coronation, which celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. Released in 2013, the Coronation is two 35cl bottles presented in an eye-catching red and gold box. Just 1,953 sets were produced, mirroring the coronation date in 1953.
If you are looking to sell a bottle of Macallan Coronation then we can help. Read on for an analysis of the recent market for the 60th Anniversary Macallan Coronation and use the form below to receive a free valuation and advice on how to sell your bottle in 2025.
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Macallan Coronation: Market Analysis
This analysis examines 224 Macallan Coronation bottles sold at auction houses worldwide between January 2021 and March 2025. The data provides a comprehensive insight into the recent market for these commemorative royal releases while highlighting sales volume trends over this period.
During the data period The Macallan Queen Elizabeth II 60th Anniversary Coronation release demonstrates a dramatic market cycle. Prices rose significantly from early 2021 levels to peak during mid-2022, following the trends of the overall market for whisky. Baseline values in 2021 were around £2,000 to £2,500, prices then subsequently reached highs of £5,000 to 8,000 in September 2022. This has been followed by a consistent downward trajectory, and current levels representing a 70-75% decrease from those peak figures.
Sales volume analysis reveals interesting patterns, with particularly high volumes of Coronation bottles appearing at auction during specific periods. Notable volume spikes occurred in:
- May-June 2021 (22 bottles) during early price appreciation
- September-November 2022 (36 bottles) coinciding with peak market pricing and the death of Queen Elizabeth II
- October-December 2023 (26 bottles) amid continuing overall market decline
- March 2025 (8 bottles) showing recent increased selling activity
As well as coinciding with general trends in the market, the 2022 peak also matched the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. This suggests that the peak was driven by two factors—the general market peak further enhanced by collectors looking to mark the event. It suggests that the subsequent drop in the market is also compounded and does give context to the steep correction.
Regional market performance demonstrates consistent patterns, with UK auction houses maintaining premium positioning, achieving results typically 10-15% higher than EU counterparts. US auction data shows significantly lower returns, approximately 20-25% below UK levels, though with notably lower sales frequency. This regional disparity has remained consistent throughout the price cycle, suggesting a structural rather than temporal effect.
Auction house performance reveals significant variance in achieved prices, with specialist whisky auctioneers consistently reaching 10-20% stronger results than general platforms. This premium appears most pronounced during the peak market period, suggesting knowledgeable collectors concentrated their buying activity through established venues during periods of intense competition.
Current market activity indicates continued selling pressure with limited evidence of price stabilization. Those who acquired bottles before 2022 may still realize positive returns despite the correction. Those who purchased during the 2022 market peak will need to either face losses in the current environment or hold for the long term and hope that future royal events coincide with market highs to cause similar rises in desirability to what we saw in 2022.
How to Sell Your 60th Anniversary Macallan Coronation?
As the data above shows, it is important to choose the right time and place to sell your bottle of Macallan Coronation. Not all auctions can generate the same results and choosing the right place to sell is important.
If you complete the contact form above, we can connect you with a specialist auctioneer who will provide a free, no-obligation valuation and expert advice on selling your bottle. The best whisky auctioneers will offer a free of charge collection service if you have a number of bottles, or even offer access to their own courier service if you just have a few.
Auctions often take place each month and commission varies from 5-10%+VAT and listing fees. The benefits of auction are a near guaranteed sale (if the reserve is sensible) and a quick payout after the sale. The auctioneer will advise on a suitable reserve in advance of the sale.
Alternatively, you may consider selling to a retailer. However, retailers typically offer around 30–50% of their listed price due to factors like VAT, corporation tax, and slow stock turnover, which can impact their buying decisions more than you might expect. If you sell to a retailer you will be expected to post the bottle to them yourself, although they might help with this too. Payment terms will be quick, but you will likely have to contact around 5-10 retailers to ensure you get the best possible price.
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