Whiskey is a beloved spirit enjoyed by people all over the world. Some whiskies are more expensive than others, and there are a few that command astronomical prices. Here are the 7 most expensive whiskies in the world:
1. Isabella’s Islay
The most expensive whiskey in the world is Isabella’s Islay. This rare whisky is made from Islay single malt Scotch whisky and is finished in a crystal decanter that is encrusted with 8,500 diamonds and 300 rubies. The decanter alone is worth over $1 million, and the whisky itself is estimated to be worth $6.2 million.
2. The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60 Year Old
The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 60 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky that was bottled in 1986. The whisky is named after the Italian artist Valerio Adami, who designed the label. Only 40 bottles of this whisky were ever produced, and each bottle sold for £1.2 million (~$1.5 million) at auction in 2018.
3. The Macallan M
The Macallan M is a single malt Scotch whisky that was released in 2014. The whisky is made from whiskies that were aged in a variety of casks, including sherry, bourbon, and American oak. Only 600 bottles of this whisky were ever produced, and each bottle sold for £54,000 (~$68,000) at auction in 2018.
4. Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series
The Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series is a set of 54 bottles of Japanese whisky that was released in 2014. The set is named after the Japanese whisky producer Hanyu, which was closed in 2012. Each bottle in the set represents a different playing card, and the set is worth an estimated $1.5 million.
5. The Dalmore Decades No. 6
The Dalmore Decades No. 6 is a single malt Scotch whisky that was released in 2016. The whisky is made from whiskies that were aged in a variety of casks, including sherry, bourbon, and port. Only 12 bottles of this whisky were ever produced, and each bottle sold for £35,000 (~$44,000) at auction in 2017.
6. The Macallan Peter Blake 1926 60 Year Old
The Macallan Peter Blake 1926 60 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky that was bottled in 1987. The whisky is named after the British artist Peter Blake, who designed the label. Only 12 bottles of this whisky were ever produced, and each bottle sold for £250,000 (~$315,000) at auction in 2018.
7. The Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts 1955
The Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts 1955 is a single malt Scotch whisky that was bottled in 1995. The whisky is named after Janet Sheed Roberts, who was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Glenfiddich. Only 46 bottles of this whisky were ever produced, and each bottle sold for £100,000 (~$125,000) at auction in 2018.
These are just a few of the most expensive whiskies in the world. With their high price tags, these whiskies are definitely for the ultra-rich. However, for those who can afford them, they offer a truly unique and luxurious drinking experience.
