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YouTube: The Ultimate Guide To Macallan Private Eye – An Icon of NAS Macallan

Macallan Private Eye is one of the most sought after bottlings of Macallan, despite being a no age statement bottle. It was originally released in 1996 and had only a 5,000 bottle release. But what else makes this bottle so special? In this video, we’re taking a look at the origins of the Macallan Private […]
Hannah Thompson is a whisky writer specialising in casks, bottles and regulation.

Macallan Private Eye is one of the most sought after bottlings of Macallan, despite being a no age statement bottle. It was originally released in 1996 and had only a 5,000 bottle release. But what else makes this bottle so special?

In this video, we’re taking a look at the origins of the Macallan Private Eye, Ralph Steadman as an artist, and the key features of this bottle. 

If you have a Macallan Private Eye and would like advice on selling, get in touch at [email protected]

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Hannah Thompson

Hannah Thompson joined Mark Littler Ltd in 2019 and plays a central role in researching and producing the company’s whisky education and guidance. Her work covers whisky casks, rare bottles, market developments, ownership, regulation and the risks associated with whisky investment. Hannah has helped create many of Mark Littler Ltd’s principal cask and bottle guides, translating complex industry subjects into clear and practical information for consumers. With a background in research, content creation and creative writing, Hannah has authored more than 250 articles and guides.