{"product_id":"hui-shou-macallan-1987-19-year-old-cadenheads-52-5-b_1","title":"Recycle Macallan 19 Year Old 1987 Distilled Cadenhead Independent Bottling","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Macallan 1987 Cadenhead 19 Year Old sought after by collectors? The dual scarcity of independent bottling + cask strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Macallan was independently bottled by the long-established Scottish independent bottler Cadenhead. Distilled in 1987 and aged for 19 years before bottling, it is part of their Authentic Collection series and bottled at a cask strength of 52.5% ABV without dilution. The production of independently bottled Macallan is inherently limited, with each batch often coming from a single cask or a few casks, making its availability significantly lower than the regular mass-produced vintages from the original distillery (OB). Furthermore, cask strength bottlings are generally more highly regarded by collectors than diluted versions of the same vintage. For sellers holding this bottle, this is the most substantial bargaining chip when negotiating prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Macallan and Cadenhead Bottlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan, located in the Speyside region of Scotland, is one of the representative brands of \u003cb\u003eScottish single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. It is renowned for its sherry oak matured style and rich, concentrated body, with older vintage bottles repeatedly setting new international auction records. Besides the original distillery, Macallan's original casks have also found their way into the hands of independent bottlers such as Cadenhead and Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, who select and bottle them according to their own standards. Cadenhead is one of the oldest independent bottlers in existence, and its Authentic Collection emphasizes original cask presentation, no coloring, and no chill-filtration. Therefore, the same whisky often possesses both brand appeal and the independent bottler's unique identity, creating a collecting lineage distinct from OB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications and Version Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent Bottling (Cadenhead)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthentic Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistilled \/ Aged\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled in 1987, aged for 19 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol Content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e52.5% ABV (Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Macallan, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScottish Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting Resale Value: Authentication Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadenhead's labels feature an off-white background with red and black lettering, and the back label usually includes cask strength ABV, cask type, and bottling information. Due to the limited production and complex version identification of independent bottlings, the completeness of the condition significantly impacts valuation. We can still accept items with any of the following deficiencies, but a corresponding discount will be applied based on the extent of the damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level at the neck of the bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWater level drop, suspected leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal \/ Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIntact seal, healthy cork or screw cap.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, cracked cork, previously opened.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and back labels clearly printed, distinct layers, no yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOil stains, tears, moisture damage causing lifting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClearly legible bottle or back label number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded or worn number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Box \/ Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box and certificate complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, missing certificate, incomplete accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Initial Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five-angle photos (front, back, neck fill level, bottom, outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will reply with a reference range on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will verify the Cadenhead bottling batch, cask type information, and compare it with recent similar transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site \/ Store Handover\u003c\/b\u003e: On-site appraisal can be arranged in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau, or at our store. After confirming the condition, settlement will be made in cash or via FPS on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is an independently bottled Macallan harder to value than an original distillery (OB) bottling?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt requires an additional verification step, but it doesn't affect the transaction. Independent bottlings have many versions and small production batches. We will first confirm which batch of Cadenhead bottling it is, along with the cask type and aging information, and then quote a price based on the transaction range of similar items. This whole process is usually quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is there a difference in acquisition between 52.5% cask strength and diluted versions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cask strength original barrel bottlings are always more favored in the collector's market. Cask strength versions of the same vintage typically have better market acceptance than diluted versions, and this will be reflected in our reference price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can you still buy it if it doesn't have the wooden box and certificate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The liquid itself is the core value. A missing box or certificate will only result in a discount based on the extent, but we won't refuse to buy it. If all accessories are complete, it will be more favorable for valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp instant quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentifying Macallan Versions Before Selling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan is known among collectors as the \"Rolls-Royce of single malts.\" The vintage series, Fine Oak, limited edition M Decanter, and various independent bottlings each have their own market depth. Even with the same age, different cask types or bottling batches can lead to vastly different transaction ranges – for example, 25-year-old sherry cask and 25-year-old Fine Oak, or 30-year-old belt series and square bottle series, all have completely different market values. Before selling, it's crucial to correctly identify the version to accurately understand the value of your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reference: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eWhisky Recycling FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43903211438297,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/Macallan198719YearOldCadenheads52.5-B_1.jpg?v=1683790369","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-macallan-1987-19-year-old-cadenheads-52-5-b_1","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}