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A bottle of The Macallan 1938 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled in the 1980s by Gordon & MacPhail. This bottling has a handwritten label and is presented in a wooden box.
This is bottle number 437.
This shows signs of leaking in the past. We recommend this lot for collection only, and cannot guarantee it will not leak further if shipped. It is shipped entirely at the buyer's own risk.
This Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label sold at our online auction for £4,800
Condition
Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note minor damage to the capsule.
This shows signs of leaking in the past. The wax seal has become detached and is fragile - we recommend this lot for collection only, and cannot guarantee it will not leak, or the wax to deteriorate further if shipped.
Due to the fragility of the closure we recommend this for collection only, and it is shipped entirely at the buyer's own risk.
The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.
