Next on the list of the world’s most expensive whiskies is the Diamond Jubilee whiskey from the house of Johnnie Walker that was made to mark the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II on the throne. Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whiskey Image: Courtesy Shanescotch/Instagram Did you know that over 40 decanters were created and tested and then discarded before zeroing in on the final four approved pieces? The multi-faceted Lalique crystal decanter is 28 inches tall and holds six litres of whisky. The craft that goes into making the decanter is one of the first things contributing to its price. Breaking another world record at the time, this bottle was sold for US $628,000 (Rs 5.1 crores approx) at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong. When we said that Macallan distillery is the champion of the world’s most expensive whiskies, we weren’t lying. The price? A whopping £848,750 (Rs 8.3 crores approx).Ĭheck it out here Macallan “M” Image: Courtesy Macallan This bottle was auctioned at Bonhams directly by the distillery in October 2018 and reportedly, it has stayed with the same owner ever since. It was designed and signed by the Italian painter, Valerio Adami and Allan Shiach, Chairman. The rarity and quality of this whiskey comes from ageing in Sherry casks for 60 years which gives it its dark colour and ultra-rich character.Ĭheck it out here The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Valerio Adami Image: Courtesy BonhamsĪnother offering from the Macallan distillery’s 60-year-olds, this was the fifth bottle of 12. “This is the most iconic of all bottles of Scotch whisky,” Sotheby’s wrote in a statement while introducing this rare whiskey. While it was expected to be sold for a range between £350,000 and £450,000 (Rs 3.4 crores – Rs 4.4 crores approx) at a Sotheby’s auction, it was sold for a whopping £1,452,000 (Rs 14 crores approx). This particular batch that received the prestigious Fine and Rare label was distilled more than 90 years ago. The Macallan distillery is the flagbearer when it comes to smashing records of the world’s most expensive whiskies ever sold. World’s most expensive whiskies ever sold The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Fine and Rare Image: Courtesy Sotheby’s These are the world’s most expensive whiskies ever sold, and they cost a fortune! Let’s take a look.Ĭheck out our complete guide on whiskies in India. Have you ever wondered what’s special about a $2 million (Rs 16.3 crores approx) bottle of whiskey? Or what is it like to have a whiskey which is worth Rs 4.7 crores for a shot? We might never find out the answers to these, but these ridiculously priced expensive whiskies are definitely prized possessions for those who own them. But looking at the world’s most expensive whiskies ever sold, we can vouch for the fact that the numbers aren’t for the faint-hearted. One of the finer things in life, a true whiskey aficionado knows that a bottle of the finest whiskey comes at a price.
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