Sell Your Bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies
Everything you need to know about Macallan Easter Elchies
Macallan Easter Elchies
The Macallan Easter Elchies is perhaps one of the best known series of Macallan bottlings ever released. Made to honour the Easter Elchies estate, and the historic Easter Elchies house that has become a symbol of Macallan, the series contains a six bottlings that are very highly-sought after.
The series as we know it today, with the recognisable ribbon on the label, ran from 2008-2013. The handwritten detailing and the label and the coloured ribbons that adorn the bottle make this series aesthetically pleasing as well as rare and unique.
If you are looking to sell your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies then we can help you do just that.
What is your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies worth?
Are you looking for a valuation for your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies?
Use the guide below to explore the factors that affect value the information. Then please use the contact form to send us the details of your bottle. We are an expert whisky broker with other 300 five-star reviews of our service. You can also read our guide to selling your whisky online.
We can help you sell your bottle either through a brokered private sale, through a specialist online auction, or through our new shop.
Free Macallan Whisky Valuation
What affects the value of Macallan Easter Elchies
The label
The label of the Macallan Easter Elchies is distinctive due to the handwritten detailing on each label. The handwritten details include the year of release, year of distillation, the cask number, the cask type, the age of the whisky, and the ABV.
The label is surrounded by a gold border, and The Macallan logo is embossed in black and gold at the top of the label.
Any tears, creases, marks, or scratches to the label will affect the value of the bottle. The label should be in pristine condition.
The bottle
The Macallan Easter Elchies series is bottled in the new style Macallan bottle that features a triangular label at the base of the neck. The label depicts Easter Elchies house and the text “EST. 1824”. All of the bottles are 700ml. The ribbon and the capsule should be the same colour.
The condition of the bottle is vital to getting a fair price for your Macallan Easter Elchies. The capsule should not have any nicks in it and the label should be in good condition.
The box
The Macallan Easter Elchies bottlings come with a black, cardboard box that features a rectangular, cream label. The label has a coloured ribbon wrapped around it that says “Easter Elchies Cask Selection”. The absence of a box can negatively affect the value of your bottle, as collectors see the bottle as more collectible if it comes with an accompanying box.
The condition of the box is also an important factor to consider. If the box is damaged then this will decrease the value of your Macallan Easter Elchies.
The level
As with all whisky, the spirit level in the neck of your Macallan Easter Elchies bottle is important and has a significant impact on the value. Ideally, the liquid should sit in the wide part of the neck. Lower levels, below the shoulder especially, will lower the value of the bottle.
When you are storing your bottle please consider adding an additional seal – clingfilm or a specialist seal such as Parafilm – over the capsule. This will help stop the level dropping. Always store your bottle upright and in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
The release date
The series ran from 2008-2013, and the 2008 and 2009 bottlings are currently the most valuable and sought-after. This is because the 2008 and 2009 bottlings are rarer, as they were somewhat overlooked when they were first released. As a consequence, they were bought and drunk by many. Since then, the series has become more collectible, and the prices have risen.
The 2010, 11, 12, and 13 bottlings can also fetch decent prices at auction.
The ribbon
The ribbon on the label of the Macallan Easter Elchies bottles is perhaps the most distinctive feature of the bottle. Each release has a different coloured ribbon around the label and the box. The 2008 release has a red ribbon, the 2009 release has a green ribbon, 2010 has an orange ribbon, 2011 is purple, 2012 is yellow, and 2013, is blue.
The condition or absence of the ribbon and wax seal will affect the value of your bottle as it is the dominating feature of the bottle. The ribbon should not be loose or frayed, and the wax seal should not be chipped.
How we can help you sell your bottle
Private Sale
Selling your bottle through our audience of private buyers can get a high price for you bottle and the convenience of a quick turn around on your sale. All we need is a good picture of your bottle stood up, ideally with the box if you have it and we can collect no obligation offers from our buyers for your consideration.
Auction
Auction can be the most suitable route for some bottles offering a wide audience of buyers. There is more element of risk in selling at auction as you have less control over the original price and usually takes longer to complete than a private sale. It is also important to choose the right specialist auction for you bottle, and we can advise you on this.
Shop
Our online store launched in 2020 with an aim to bridge the gap between selling at auction and the prices you see at retail, helping you get more for your bottle. Selling via our online shop can achieve more than at auction or private sale but can take longer to complete, so requires the time to get your ideal price realised.
What is my bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies worth?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
There is more information about each section below the form.
How To Sell Your Macallan Easter Elchies
Sell your bottle of whisky in 5 simple steps
-
The easiest way to find out how much your bottle of your whisky is worth 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
You can send you images to [email protected] or use the contact form below
-
We contact our extensive network of industry and private buyers who will make offers if they are interested in your whisky. We can broker sales internationally, ensuring your whisky reaches the largest possible audience.
Selling privately gives you more control over the process compared to selling at auction and ensures you get the best price for your whisky. Auction can sometimes be the best option, but commission often means there is a 50% difference between what the buyer pays and the seller receives.
Once all offers have been received we will contact you with the offers. You are welcome to discuss the offers with us.
-
Once you have decided to accept an offer we will issue you with a contract for the agreed price.
The contract is an agency agreement giving us the right to complete the sale of your bottle on your behalf. It is the same as the contract you would receive if you sold at auction, except the price is agreed and forms an integral part of the agreement. It outlines all our legal obligations to you acting as your agent and also covers payment terms.
Our brokerage fee is 10% for private sales, including VAT.
There are no other charges, except the courier fee if you decide to use that service. Please see STEP 4 for more information.
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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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We check the item is as expected and is in the condition you said.
We arrange to meet the buyer and deliver the bottle or bottles to the buyer and complete the sale.
Once the sale is complete your payment is sent via BACS, less any courier service charge, if applicable, and our fees.
Depending on the availability of the buyer you will receive payment within 1 – 5 days, the average is 48 hours.
I highly recommend Mark Littler, who is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to help me sell some... artwork.read more
Well having now completed the process, I can say that Mark and his whole team are absolutely excellent. We were guided through different ways to sell different bottles. Help with packaging and transport is provided, and advice on bottle values was good.
They have now all been sold, and at very pleasing prices.
Highly recommended!read more
He completed a sale for me with his... professionalism & personal service & I will happily use him again. Thank you Mark & staff., for a five star service. Lorna Hickmanread more
I highly recommend Mark Littler if you have any unusual bottles to sell, they are the people to sell it for you.read more
Friendly professional service... throughout.
Excellent company.read more
Account Manager Hannah... Thompson completed the transaction faultlessly throughout. She was quick to establish which were the highly collectable bottles and which I would just have to enjoy drinking. I had a very good idea which bottles would fetch the best price and Hannah confirmed that for me. After putting the bottles to their database of clients, I soon had a best offer which stacked up against other vendors. On accepting the offer a courier delivered all the packing boxes the following day and we dropped everything packed to the post office. Hannah confirmed receipt and a couple of days later Mark called to confirm that he had just sent the proceeds to me - All very painless!
Many companies make a lot of promises these days but never quite deliver - Mark Littler is very much the exception!read more
Knowledgeable guy and easy to talk to! Will guide you through every step.
Highly recommendread more
Sell Your Bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies
Everything you need to know about Macallan Easter Elchies
Macallan Easter Elchies
The Macallan Easter Elchies is perhaps one of the best known series of Macallan bottlings ever released. Made to honour the Easter Elchies estate, and the historic Easter Elchies house that has become a symbol of Macallan, the series contains a six bottlings that are very highly-sought after.
The series as we know it today, with the recognisable ribbon on the label, ran from 2008-2013. The handwritten detailing and the label and the coloured ribbons that adorn the bottle make this series aesthetically pleasing as well as rare and unique.
If you are looking to sell your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies then we can help you do just that.
What is your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies worth?
Are you looking for a valuation for your bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies?
Use the guide below to explore the factors that affect value the information. Then please use the contact form to send us the details of your bottle. We are an expert whisky broker with other 300 five-star reviews of our service. You can also read our guide to selling your whisky online.
We can help you sell your bottle either through a brokered private sale, through a specialist online auction, or through our new shop.
Free Macallan Whisky Valuation
What affects the value of Macallan Easter Elchies
The label
The label of the Macallan Easter Elchies is distinctive due to the handwritten detailing on each label. The handwritten details include the year of release, year of distillation, the cask number, the cask type, the age of the whisky, and the ABV.
The label is surrounded by a gold border, and The Macallan logo is embossed in black and gold at the top of the label.
Any tears, creases, marks, or scratches to the label will affect the value of the bottle. The label should be in pristine condition.
The bottle
The Macallan Easter Elchies series is bottled in the new style Macallan bottle that features a triangular label at the base of the neck. The label depicts Easter Elchies house and the text “EST. 1824”. All of the bottles are 700ml. The ribbon and the capsule should be the same colour.
The condition of the bottle is vital to getting a fair price for your Macallan Easter Elchies. The capsule should not have any nicks in it and the label should be in good condition.
The box
The Macallan Easter Elchies bottlings come with a black, cardboard box that features a rectangular, cream label. The label has a coloured ribbon wrapped around it that says “Easter Elchies Cask Selection”. The absence of a box can negatively affect the value of your bottle, as collectors see the bottle as more collectible if it comes with an accompanying box.
The condition of the box is also an important factor to consider. If the box is damaged then this will decrease the value of your Macallan Easter Elchies.
The level
As with all whisky, the spirit level in the neck of your Macallan Easter Elchies bottle is important and has a significant impact on the value. Ideally, the liquid should sit in the wide part of the neck. Lower levels, below the shoulder especially, will lower the value of the bottle.
When you are storing your bottle please consider adding an additional seal – clingfilm or a specialist seal such as Parafilm – over the capsule. This will help stop the level dropping. Always store your bottle upright and in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
The release date
The series ran from 2008-2013, and the 2008 and 2009 bottlings are currently the most valuable and sought-after. This is because the 2008 and 2009 bottlings are rarer, as they were somewhat overlooked when they were first released. As a consequence, they were bought and drunk by many. Since then, the series has become more collectible, and the prices have risen.
The 2010, 11, 12, and 13 bottlings can also fetch decent prices at auction.
The ribbon
The ribbon on the label of the Macallan Easter Elchies bottles is perhaps the most distinctive feature of the bottle. Each release has a different coloured ribbon around the label and the box. The 2008 release has a red ribbon, the 2009 release has a green ribbon, 2010 has an orange ribbon, 2011 is purple, 2012 is yellow, and 2013, is blue.
The condition or absence of the ribbon and wax seal will affect the value of your bottle as it is the dominating feature of the bottle. The ribbon should not be loose or frayed, and the wax seal should not be chipped.
How we can help you sell your bottle
Private Sale
Selling your bottle through our audience of private buyers can get a high price for you bottle and the convenience of a quick turn around on your sale. All we need is a good picture of your bottle stood up, ideally with the box if you have it and we can collect no obligation offers from our buyers for your consideration.
Auction
Auction can be the most suitable route for some bottles offering a wide audience of buyers. There is more element of risk in selling at auction as you have less control over the original price and usually takes longer to complete than a private sale. It is also important to choose the right specialist auction for you bottle, and we can advise you on this.
Shop
Our online store launched in 2020 with an aim to bridge the gap between selling at auction and the prices you see at retail, helping you get more for your bottle. Selling via our online shop can achieve more than at auction or private sale but can take longer to complete, so requires the time to get your ideal price realised.
What is my bottle of Macallan Easter Elchies worth?
In order to provide you with an accurate valuation please provide as much of the below information as you can.
There is more information about each section below the form.
How To Sell Your Bottle Of Macallan Easter Elchies
Sell your bottle of whisky in 5 simple steps
-
The easiest way to find out how much your bottle of your whisky is worth 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
You can send you images to [email protected] or use the contact form below
-
We contact our extensive network of industry and private buyers who will make offers if they are interested in your whisky. We can broker sales internationally, ensuring your whisky reaches the largest possible audience.
Selling privately gives you more control over the process compared to selling at auction and ensures you get the best price for your whisky. Auction can sometimes be the best option, but commission often means there is a 50% difference between what the buyer pays and the seller receives.
Once all offers have been received we will contact you with the offers. You are welcome to discuss the offers with us.
-
Once you have decided to accept an offer we will issue you with a contract for the agreed price.
The contract is an agency agreement giving us the right to complete the sale of your bottle on your behalf. It is the same as the contract you would receive if you sold at auction, except the price is agreed and forms an integral part of the agreement. It outlines all our legal obligations to you acting as your agent and also covers payment terms.
Our brokerage fee is 10% for private sales, including VAT.
There are no other charges, except the courier fee if you decide to use that service. Please see STEP 4 for more information.
-
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.
-
We check the item is as expected and is in the condition you said.
We arrange to meet the buyer and deliver the bottle or bottles to the buyer and complete the sale.
Once the sale is complete your payment is sent via BACS, less any courier service charge, if applicable, and our fees.
Depending on the availability of the buyer you will receive payment within 1 – 5 days, the average is 48 hours.
I highly recommend Mark Littler, who is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to help me sell some... artwork.read more
Well having now completed the process, I can say that Mark and his whole team are absolutely excellent. We were guided through different ways to sell different bottles. Help with packaging and transport is provided, and advice on bottle values was good.
They have now all been sold, and at very pleasing prices.
Highly recommended!read more
He completed a sale for me with his... professionalism & personal service & I will happily use him again. Thank you Mark & staff., for a five star service. Lorna Hickmanread more
I highly recommend Mark Littler if you have any unusual bottles to sell, they are the people to sell it for you.read more
Friendly professional service... throughout.
Excellent company.read more
Account Manager Hannah... Thompson completed the transaction faultlessly throughout. She was quick to establish which were the highly collectable bottles and which I would just have to enjoy drinking. I had a very good idea which bottles would fetch the best price and Hannah confirmed that for me. After putting the bottles to their database of clients, I soon had a best offer which stacked up against other vendors. On accepting the offer a courier delivered all the packing boxes the following day and we dropped everything packed to the post office. Hannah confirmed receipt and a couple of days later Mark called to confirm that he had just sent the proceeds to me - All very painless!
Many companies make a lot of promises these days but never quite deliver - Mark Littler is very much the exception!read more
Knowledgeable guy and easy to talk to! Will guide you through every step.
Highly recommendread more