‹
Macallan Private Eye 35 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #1580, 1996, 40%
Macallan

Macallan Private Eye 35 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Cask #1580, 1996, 40%

4.2/5Expert Rating

Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.

TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 44
Average Score
Avg 85
Buy NowWrite Review

Description

The ultra-collectible Private Eye bottle of Macallan was released in 1996 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the satirical magazine Private Eye. Limited to 5000 individually numbered bottles, this single malt was drawn from cask number 1580, which was bonded in 1961. It features a superb screen printed label by the legendary gonzo illustrator Ralph Steadman.

Change-0.8%
LatestSGD 4,483
HighSGD 5,894
LowSGD 2,981
SGD 6,244SGD 5,039SGD 3,835SGD 2,631Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 24Apr 20Jul 12Sep 13Aug 24 - SGD 4,519 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 24, 2025Sep 17 - SGD 5,609 - Whisky Online Auctions - Sep 17, 2025Oct 21 - SGD 4,790 - Whisky.Auction - Oct 21, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 5,894 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Feb 18 - SGD 4,736 - Whisky Online Auctions - Feb 18, 2026Mar 17 - SGD 4,114 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Mar 17 - SGD 4,310 - Whisky.Auction - Mar 17, 2026Apr 20 - SGD 5,334 - Just Whisky Auctions - Apr 20, 2026May 19 - SGD 4,346 - Whisky.Auction - May 19, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 4,550 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Jun 9 - SGD 4,953 - Whisky.Auction - Jun 9, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 4,367 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 6 - SGD 4,169 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jul 6, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 5,182 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 3,974 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 4,769 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 2,981 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026Aug 30 - SGD 5,592 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 30, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 4,926 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 4,926 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 7, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 4,483 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 13, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 4,483.46
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 4,925.67
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 4,925.67

Listed For Sale

Listed price is based on available stock selling price from verified retail stores (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 8,900.00
Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 8,900.00
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 16,937.27
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
Jerez, Spain
Cask no.
1580
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
F. A. Newlands
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
5000
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Features a superb screen printed label by the legendary gonzo illustrator Ralph Steadman.
Series highlights
Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the renowned satirical publication, Private Eye.
Historical context
35th anniversary of the famous satirical magazine Private Eye
Special release
Commemorative release for the 35th anniversary of Private Eye magazine.
Allocation
United Kingdom
Nose
Bright citrus zest, ripe apple and dried apricot, cinnamon and clove spices, subtle oak undertones, leather notes, flamed orange peel, caramel centered chocolates, raisin, orange cream/fondant, vanilla, plum, classic ginger.
Palate
Stewed dark fruits and nutmeg, vanilla sweetness, toasted almonds, luxuriously creamy texture, plum, ginger and vanilla, cinnamon, cherry, brown sugar, Christmas cake notes, mint, freshly opened cigar box.
Finish
Medium to long duration, spiced fruitcake notes, whisper of oak, elegant warmth, earthy bitterness, macadamia nuts and almonds, cherry, cigar box wood notes, tobacco leaf, woody spices, touch more sulphur, 90%+ dark chocolate.
Buy NowReview