Macnich Special - b. 1950s - 75cl
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Macnich Special is a 75cl Scotch whisky bottled in the 1950s at 43% alcohol.
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Vintage - 1940
Doctor’s Special
Grand Macnish “Special”
1 bottle, 75 cl
Macnish “Special” whisky, 1940
Grand Macnish “Special” from the 1940s—or bottles from that era labeled under the “Doctor’s Special” variant—is a highly sought-after collector’s item in the vintage spirits market. It is a historic edition from one of the oldest Blended Scotch Whisky brands in the world.
Historical details and whisky characteristics
• The brand: Originally created by Robert Macnish in Glasgow in 1863, it was designed to offer a spirit that was smoother and lighter than the harsh commercial whiskies of the Victorian era. Its original blend featured a carefully curated selection of over 40 Highland malt whiskies.
• The 1940 bottle: Bottles produced during and immediately after the Second World War are characterized by their original cork stoppers, aged paper labels with classic typography, and, often, iconic embossed details on the glass.
• The flavor profile of the era: Unlike modern commercial versions, which tend to be lighter and fruitier, blends from the 1940s contained a substantially higher percentage of aged malts, offering a notably oilier, more mineral-forward character with subtle, old-school hints of peat.
Value in the auction market
Grand Macnish bottles dated to—or bottled around—1940 are considered rarities. Its value typically ranges between 150 and 450 euros on specialized liquor auction websites (such as Whisky Auctioneer or Catawiki), depending critically on three factors:
1. Fill level (Ullage): Ensuring the liquid remains in the "neck" of the bottle and has not dropped due to evaporation through the cork.
2. Condition of the label: The legibility of the text "Special" or "Doctor's Special" and the preservation of the period tax stamp.
3. Condition of the closure: Ensuring the original lead or cellophane seal is intact and shows no signs of leakage.
Always stored in a cellar at a temperature of 14–16°C.
Grouped lots are not shipped; each bottle purchased is shipped separately.
Shipping costs to the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Madeira, etc.: €85
Vintage - 1940
Doctor’s Special
Grand Macnish “Special”
1 bottle, 75 cl
Macnish “Special” whisky, 1940
Grand Macnish “Special” from the 1940s—or bottles from that era labeled under the “Doctor’s Special” variant—is a highly sought-after collector’s item in the vintage spirits market. It is a historic edition from one of the oldest Blended Scotch Whisky brands in the world.
Historical details and whisky characteristics
• The brand: Originally created by Robert Macnish in Glasgow in 1863, it was designed to offer a spirit that was smoother and lighter than the harsh commercial whiskies of the Victorian era. Its original blend featured a carefully curated selection of over 40 Highland malt whiskies.
• The 1940 bottle: Bottles produced during and immediately after the Second World War are characterized by their original cork stoppers, aged paper labels with classic typography, and, often, iconic embossed details on the glass.
• The flavor profile of the era: Unlike modern commercial versions, which tend to be lighter and fruitier, blends from the 1940s contained a substantially higher percentage of aged malts, offering a notably oilier, more mineral-forward character with subtle, old-school hints of peat.
Value in the auction market
Grand Macnish bottles dated to—or bottled around—1940 are considered rarities. Its value typically ranges between 150 and 450 euros on specialized liquor auction websites (such as Whisky Auctioneer or Catawiki), depending critically on three factors:
1. Fill level (Ullage): Ensuring the liquid remains in the "neck" of the bottle and has not dropped due to evaporation through the cork.
2. Condition of the label: The legibility of the text "Special" or "Doctor's Special" and the preservation of the period tax stamp.
3. Condition of the closure: Ensuring the original lead or cellophane seal is intact and shows no signs of leakage.
Always stored in a cellar at a temperature of 14–16°C.
Grouped lots are not shipped; each bottle purchased is shipped separately.
Shipping costs to the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Madeira, etc.: €85
Details
Distillery/brand
Macnich
Name/edition
Special
Country of production
Scotland
Volume on label
75cl
Alcohol %
43%
Bottling period
1950s
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