Overview
Macallan 1961 Special Selection: identification and appraisal guide
Keep Macallan 1961 Special Selection in its present condition while photographing the whole whisky bottle, close-up details and any box or documents. Keep photographs of the maker or producer name The Macallan beside the overview until the item and packaging are matched.
Identification details
- Maker: The Macallan
- Product name: Macallan 1961 Special Selection
- Category: Scotch or world whisky
- Date or decade shown: 1961
- Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, region, age or vintage statement, bottling details and edition markings
Photograph the maker or producer name The Macallan and the date wording 1961 as the identifying details for Macallan 1961 Special Selection. Keep the box, booklet, certificate and purchase papers in the same photo set.
Photographs and condition
Keep the item still while photographing front and back labels, closure, fill level, bottle base, batch or cask markings, box and accessories. A wider companion image should place every close-up in context.
Without cleaning anything, photograph fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Do not rearrange parts simply to make the item appear complete.
Storage, accessories and handover
Between photography and handover, leave the bottle upright in a dark place with a stable temperature. Do not open or disturb the seal, stopper, cork or closure.
Before anything is moved, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

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Appraisal services and practical guides
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For guidance on this whisky bottle, contact Hong Kang on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Mention where the item is kept and which accessories are present.
Hong Kang can flag missing views after seeing the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box. Identity, condition and accessories are then checked together at handover.