{"product_id":"hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-12nian-xue-li-tong-cao-xie-ban","title":"Buy back MACALLAN 12-year-old Sherry Barrel (Draft Edition)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMacallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Script Label: Identifying Value by Script Font\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Script Label, released between the 1990s and 2000s, is most distinctly identified by the handwritten script font used for \"Macallan\" on the label, complementing its traditional sherry cask matured style. This script design was later replaced by a standardized printed font, making the \"Script Label\" a clear marker of a discontinued era. After it was discontinued, bottles in circulation became extremely rare, making it one of the versions consistently sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Pure Sherry Cask Maturation and Market Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan, from Speyside, Scotland, is a benchmark distillery known for its sherry cask maturation in \u003cb\u003eScotch single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e, with the Sherry Oak series being central to its flavor identity. The Script Label is an early member of this traditional lineage, where cask type directly influences the character of the whisky, and differences in the quantity of existing cask types are reflected in secondary market pricing tiers. High-vintage single bottles of Macallan 60 Year Old and 50 Year Old have repeatedly set world auction records; even discontinued regular vintage versions like the 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old (such as the Purple Diamond and Gold Diamond editions) have seen continuously rising prices in the secondary market. The long-discontinued and rare Script Label benefits from this premium of scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\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\u003eOptimal 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\u003eClarity of Script Font\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScript font is unfaded and fully printed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSevere fading, affecting version identification.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatch and Bottling Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentifiable batch or bottling year; earlier years are rarer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnclear labeling, making dating impossible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Paper Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal factory box is perfectly preserved.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, significant price difference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHealthy fill level, intact seal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLow fill level, damaged or leaking seal.\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\u003ePhoto Estimation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send clear photos of the bottle (five angles recommended: front, back, neck, bottom, and outer box) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. Our team will provide a quote based on recent transaction prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify the script font characteristics and batch year to determine the version's category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-Site or In-Store\u003c\/b\u003e: After scheduling an appointment, an appraiser will inspect the item on-site and settle the payment immediately with cash or FPS, covering all of Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories.\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: How much does the valuation differ between the 12 Year Old and 10 Year Old Script Label?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 12 Year Old, being older, generally has a higher valuation than the 10 Year Old. However, the specific difference still depends on the batch year and condition. It's recommended to provide the label year for accurate assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How do you distinguish between the script font and the new printed font?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Macallan font on the script label has a distinct handwritten curve and connected strokes, while the new version uses a standardized printed font. Simply send a photo of the front label, and we can help identify it.\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\u003eReferenced Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacallan whiskies of different vintages and versions can vary by tens of percentage points in market price. Below are models that Whisky Society is currently focusing on. You can compare your bottle's market segment before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%BA%A6%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB30%E5%B9%B4fine-oak-%E8%85%B0%E5%B8%B6%E7%89%88\"\u003eMacallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak \"Belt\" Version Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6macallan-1977-special-selection-18\"\u003eHong Kong High-Price Resale Macallan 1977 Special Selection 18 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/macallan%E9%BA%A6%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB18%E5%B9%B4-%E9%9B%AA%E8%8E%89%E6%A1%B6-%E6%9B%BC%E5%A6%99%E7%93%B61991\"\u003eMacallan 18 Year Old Sherry Cask \"Mandy Bottle\" 1991 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%BA%A6%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB12%E5%B9%B4%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88%E9%BB%83%E9%87%91%E4%B8%89%E6%A1%B6\"\u003eMacallan 12 Year Old Old Version Triple Cask Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6macallan-1974-special-selection-18\"\u003eHong Kong High-Price Resale Macallan 1974 Special Selection 18 Resale Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about market prices for different vintages and versions of Macallan, you can browse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%BA%A6%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003emore Macallan Macallan resale models\u003c\/a\u003e, and refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/world-whisky-recycling\"\u003eWorld Whisky Resale Overview\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eWorld Whisky Full Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42914153758937,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/12_b69c6648-7535-44f6-a797-f8c46a2ff77d.jpg?v=1654935691","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-12nian-xue-li-tong-cao-xie-ban","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}