Overview
Macallan 18 Year Old Round Bottle Estate Sherry Cask 1986: identification and appraisal guide
Start with the complete whisky bottle for Macallan 18 Year Old Round Bottle Estate Sherry Cask 1986 and follow with clear views of the marks, condition and packaging. Record the date wording 1986 before the item is moved. Condition notes can follow.
Identification details
- Maker: The Macallan
- Product name: Macallan 18 Year Old Round Bottle Estate Sherry Cask 1986
- Category: Scotch or world whisky
- Date or decade shown: 1986
- Age statement: 18 years
- Marks and details to photograph: the distillery, region, age or vintage statement, bottling details and edition markings
The maker or producer name The Macallan, the date wording 1986 and the age statement 18 years should be readable before Macallan 18 Year Old Round Bottle Estate Sherry Cask 1986 is reviewed. Leave any unseen specification undecided.
Photographs and condition
Start with one full view, then photograph 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.
Keep the present state visible by showing fill level, closure, labels, bottle, box and any numbered accessories. Leave uncertain damage open for another photograph rather than guessing.
Storage, accessories and handover
During the initial review period, stand the bottle upright in a secure, shaded location at an even temperature. Avoid handling the seal, stopper, cork, closure or label.
For handover, keep every bottle with its matching box, booklet, certificate and purchase documents.

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For help reviewing this whisky bottle, send the photos by WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. State the location and whether original packaging is present.
Photograph the present state of the label, fill level, seal, bottle base and box before any further handling. Hong Kang can then advise what else is needed at collection.