Overview
Macallan Purple Diamond 18 Year Old: identification and appraisal guide
Clear photos of Macallan Purple Diamond 18 Year Old should show the whole whisky bottle, its identifying marks and any matching packaging. Preserve the current arrangement while documenting the maker or producer name The Macallan and the surrounding area.
Identification details
- Maker: The Macallan
- Product name: Macallan Purple Diamond 18 Year Old
- Category: Scotch or world whisky
- Age statement: 18 years
- Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, region, age or vintage statement, bottling details and edition markings
For the whisky bottle, record the maker or producer name The Macallan and the age statement 18 years before moving to condition photos. This keeps the identity check specific to Macallan Purple Diamond 18 Year Old.
Photographs and condition
Keep enough context around close-ups of front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. Use neutral light and keep the full item easy to recognise.
Before moving the packaging, show fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. State which accessories are present and which cannot be located.
Storage, accessories and handover
Before the item is moved, keep the whisky upright, stable and away from heat or sunlight. Retain the seal, stopper, cork, closure and label in their present condition.
During the first review, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

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For a first whisky bottle review, share the images on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. State the collection location and keep all accessories together.
Hong Kang can review Macallan Purple Diamond 18 Year Old once the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box are visible without filters. The same condition and accessories should be present at collection.