Macallan Special Reserve - Easter Elchies (signed bottle) - b. mid-1980s - 75cl

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The Macallan Special Reserve – Easter Elchies, a single 75cl bottle from Speyside, Scotland, bottled in the mid-1980s at 43% ABV with hand‑signed inscriptions from the distillery, and no original packaging.

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The Macallan Special Reserve - 1980s Bottling - Hand-Signed at the Distillery (June 3, 1988)
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a truly unique and historically significant bottle of The Macallan Special Reserve, bottled in the 1980s. This specific bottle is a "time capsule" from the golden era of the Craigellachie distillery, representing the peak of Sherry-cask maturation quality that made Macallan a global icon.
The Signatures:
This bottle was purchased directly at the Macallan Distillery on June 3, 1988, as evidenced by the hand-written date on the label. It features original hand-signed dedications from the core production team of the era:
• Sandy Curle: The legendary Production Manager whose signature is clearly visible on the right. Curle is revered by collectors for overseeing some of the most iconic Macallan releases in history.
• Hugh Mitcalfe: The Marketing Director responsible for launching the Macallan brand into the luxury stratosphere.
• Production Staff: Additional signatures from the distillery's warehouse and production management, making this a one-of-a-kind "Distillery Visitor" piece.
Condition Report:
• Fill Level: Excellent "High Fill" / Into-neck level, showing minimal evaporation over the decades.
• Label: Fully intact with a natural vintage patina that confirms its 35+ year history.
• Seal: The original white capsule is intact and perfectly sealed.
• Specifications: 75cl / 43% Vol.
Collector's Note:
This is not just a bottle of whisky; it is a piece of liquid history, highly recommended for serious investors and Macallan enthusiasts.

The Macallan Special Reserve - 1980s Bottling - Hand-Signed at the Distillery (June 3, 1988)
Description
Overview:
Up for auction is a truly unique and historically significant bottle of The Macallan Special Reserve, bottled in the 1980s. This specific bottle is a "time capsule" from the golden era of the Craigellachie distillery, representing the peak of Sherry-cask maturation quality that made Macallan a global icon.
The Signatures:
This bottle was purchased directly at the Macallan Distillery on June 3, 1988, as evidenced by the hand-written date on the label. It features original hand-signed dedications from the core production team of the era:
• Sandy Curle: The legendary Production Manager whose signature is clearly visible on the right. Curle is revered by collectors for overseeing some of the most iconic Macallan releases in history.
• Hugh Mitcalfe: The Marketing Director responsible for launching the Macallan brand into the luxury stratosphere.
• Production Staff: Additional signatures from the distillery's warehouse and production management, making this a one-of-a-kind "Distillery Visitor" piece.
Condition Report:
• Fill Level: Excellent "High Fill" / Into-neck level, showing minimal evaporation over the decades.
• Label: Fully intact with a natural vintage patina that confirms its 35+ year history.
• Seal: The original white capsule is intact and perfectly sealed.
• Specifications: 75cl / 43% Vol.
Collector's Note:
This is not just a bottle of whisky; it is a piece of liquid history, highly recommended for serious investors and Macallan enthusiasts.

Details

Mixed lot
No
Region
Speyside
Distillery/ brand
Macallan
Name/ edition
Special Reserve - Easter Elchies (signed bottle)
Country of production
Scotland
Number of bottles in lot
1
Volume on label
75cl
Alcohol %
43%
Bottling period
mid-1980s
Original packaging
No
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Private

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