{"product_id":"hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-macallan-murray-mcdavid","title":"Recycling Macallan 25 Year Old (Murray McDavid) 1972","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Macallan 1972 25 Year Old (Murray McDavid): Why is it scarce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Macallan, bottled by Murray McDavid, was distilled in 1972 and aged for 25 years. For high-aged whiskies 25 years and older, approximately 2% to 4% of the liquid evaporates annually due to the \"Angel's Share\" during maturation. The longer the aging period, the greater the loss, resulting in significantly less liquid bottled than initially filled into the cask – this is the fundamental reason for its limited supply. Murray McDavid's bottling approach differs significantly from Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, leaning more towards preserving natural cask flavors and using non-chill filtration. Therefore, many collectors acquire both it and the GM version for style comparison. For sellers, the combination of an early distillation year like 1972 and the individuality of an independent bottling is crucial for valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Macallan Brand and Independent Bottling Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Macallan's original product line includes the Sherry Oak, Double Cask, and Rare Cask series, with older vintage whiskies consistently leading the international auction market. This particular whisky, however, is a \u003cb\u003eScottish single malt whisky\u003c\/b\u003e produced by an independent bottler (IB) from the Speyside region, which is a different product line from the original distillery bottling (OB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile The Macallan distillery focuses on a sherry cask style, independent bottlers offer an alternative flavor profile through single casks, cask strength, and different cask types. Murray McDavid is a well-known IB in the industry, often bottling Macallan alongside Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail, Cadenhead, and Hunter Laing (Old \u0026amp; Rare). The transaction price of IB Macallan is influenced by the bottler's reputation, cask type, ABV, and age, requiring specific valuation for each bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBottle Specifications\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\u003eBottler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMurray McDavid (Independent Bottler IB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled in 1972, aged 25 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery\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\u003eBottling Attribute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent bottler, different market positioning from OB (Original Bottling)\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 Evaluation Factors Affecting Resale Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValuation for aged independent bottlings is on a bottle-by-bottle basis, with the following factors directly influencing the final reference price:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly dropped to the shoulder or below.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCork \/ Seal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHealthy cork, intact seal, no leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLeakage, previously opened and resealed.\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\u003eClear main MM bottling label, no yellowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEdges lifted, oily stains, torn.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack Label Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number and bottling date clearly legible.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlurred back label, faded writing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Wooden Box \/ Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete with wooden box and certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing box, no certificate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny missing item will result in a price reduction based on its extent, but the bottle can still be acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePhoto for Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send photos of the front, back label, neck fill level, base of the bottle, and outer box via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e. We will respond with a market price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Verification\u003c\/b\u003e: Our team will compare the cask number and bottling date on the Murray McDavid back label to confirm differences from GM versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOn-site Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: If the price is suitable, we will arrange an on-site or in-store appraisal. After authentication, payment will be settled immediately in cash or via FPS.\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: Will there be a big difference in valuation between Murray McDavid and Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Macallan?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are recognized independent bottlers, but their bottling approaches differ – MM prefers natural cask flavors and non-chill filtration, while GM is known for its Speymalt series. Valuations will be based on their respective cask numbers, ABV, and condition, not simply on the brand's perceived hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If a 25-year-old whisky has a slightly lower fill level, will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A slight drop in fill level is common for old whiskies due to natural cork permeability. As long as it's unopened and the seal is largely intact, we will quote based on the current week's market price; the more significant the drop, the greater the reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How can I get a more accurate reference price?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cask number and bottling date on the back label are key. When sending photos, please ensure the back label is as clear as possible and specify any version information you know so we can match it to the specific bottling batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant WhatsApp Quote: \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more acquisition arrangements, please refer to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eFree Home Collection Service in Hong Kong \u0026amp; Macau\u003c\/a\u003e, or inquire about other Macallan bottles you may have via \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eWhatsApp Instant Quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43903209079001,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/files\/1972Macallan25YearOld_MurrayMcDavid_46-B_1.jpg?v=1683790173","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hui-shou-mai-qia-lun-macallan-murray-mcdavid","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}