{"product_id":"hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-12yuan-ping","title":"Recycling MACALLAN 12 round bottles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the Macallan 12 Round Bottle sought after by collectors? The scarcity of early versions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan 12 Round Bottle is an early version of the brand from the 1980s to 1990s, featuring the traditional round bottle shape. Later, Macallan standardized to the modern square bottle, officially retiring the round bottle version. For collectors, the round bottle is one of the iconic \"old Macallan\" representations. Its dwindling availability over the years has maintained strong market demand. Sellers who still possess original round bottles hold a bargaining chip that is becoming increasingly scarce each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Macallan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan is a \u003cb\u003esingle malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e distillery located in Scotland's Speyside region, renowned for having the smallest copper pot stills in all of Scotland. The small stills allow for a greater contact area between the spirit and the copper, producing a new make spirit with concentrated and rich flavors, which lays the foundation for Macallan's robust body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle bottles of older vintages like the Macallan 60 Year Old and 50 Year Old have repeatedly broken world auction records. Even for regular vintages like the 18 Year Old and 25 Year Old, discontinued versions have seen their secondary market prices consistently rise over the years. The early round bottle is at the beginning of this appreciation trend, making it a target for many collectors looking to acquire old Macallan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison of New and Old Bottle Types\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\u003eRound Bottle (Early)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Bottle (Later)\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\u003eBottle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional round body bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eModern square body bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e1980s to 1990s.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed from the adoption of square bottles to the present.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Positioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRepresentative of old Macallan, dwindling availability.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular version with higher circulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeller's Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly version is scarce, higher market reference price.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on batch and condition.\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\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of Macallan 12 Round Bottle\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\u003eTop 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\u003eCompleteness of Round Bottle Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle body free of scratches, engravings, or damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScratches, chips on the bottle body; significant discounts for severe damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Vintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel is clear and legible, showing specific bottling year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFaded lettering, difficulty confirming year; early 1980s versions have the highest reference price.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box \/ Wooden Case\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal factory box is intact, no moisture damage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, significant price difference compared to with-box versions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level and Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHealthy fill level, original factory seal intact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDecreased fill level affects reference price and authenticity assessment.\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 photos of the front and back of the bottle, neck fill level, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will reply with a reference price shortly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will compare the round bottle batch and label vintage against current transaction ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site \/ Store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free on-site service in Hong Kong and New Territories, appointments also available in Macau; payment in cash or FPS immediately upon confirmation, with full confidentiality.\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 there a significant price difference between round and square bottles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound bottles are early, discontinued versions, and their market reference price is generally higher than later square bottles. The specific margin depends on the batch and condition. The exact value is based on the current week's transaction prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: My round bottle's fill level is slightly low, will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Given the age of early bottled whiskies, a slight drop in fill level is normal and will still be purchased at the market reference price; only a significant drop would affect the valuation and confidence in its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is a round bottle without its original box worth selling?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is. The round bottle liquid itself is rare. Even without the box, it will still be evaluated based on the current week's market reference price, although there will be a difference compared to versions with the box.\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\u003eComparable Models in the Same Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Macallan, different vintages, label versions, and maturation cask types will directly impact the valuation range. Below are the Macallan models we are currently actively purchasing. Before selling, you can align your version with the market:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%ABmacallan-30%E5%B9%B4-fine-oak\"\u003eMacallan 30 Year Old Fine Oak Collection Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB2005%E5%B9%B4speymalt%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eMacallan 2005 Speymalt Series Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E9%AB%98%E5%83%B9%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC-macallan-1961-special-selection\"\u003eHigh Price Acquisition Macallan 1961 Special Selection Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB12%E5%B9%B4%E9%9B%99%E6%A1%B6\"\u003eMACALLAN Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Buyback 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%E6%94%B6%E8%B3%BC%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB-macallan-30%E5%B9%B4%E5%A4%A9%E8%97%8D%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHong Kong High Price Acquisition Macallan 30 Year Old Blue Label Buyback 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 other Macallan vintages and versions, please browse the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E9%BA%A5%E5%8D%A1%E5%80%AB%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eMacallan Macallan Full Buyback Price List\u003c\/a\u003e, and you can refer to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/world-whisky-recycling\"\u003eWorld Whisky Recycling 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 collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42914162770137,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/12_a6567416-b631-431a-9adc-e1191aba4a99.jpg?v=1654935762","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-12yuan-ping","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}