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The most expensive whiskey in the world

Drinks alcoholic They have a strong tradition in Spain. Alcohol is considered by many people as a product linked to socialization and public status. Among these drinks, one of the most associated with money is whiskey. But… what is the most expensive whiskey in the world? We tell you.

The most expensive whiskey in the world costs more than half a million

Let's be honest, nobody should be willing to pay so much money for a drink if only the content this. As with the list of the most expensive chocolates in the world, the packaging is important when it comes to adding value to the price. The most expensive whiskey in the world is «The Macallan M«. The price someone was willing to pay for a bottle of this liquor is U.S. dollar 628.205.

Its taste is very characteristic. It has the warm flavors of wood smoke, green apple, raisins and cinnamon. Their age of maturation ranges between 25 and 75 years. Stored in 7 barrels selected from 200.000. And his packaging for sale to the public is a bottle hand blown. At the time of its manufacture, 40 bottles were destroyed due to imperfections. So when they got it right, the whiskey and its bottle were considered perfect.

The most expensive whiskey in the world
The most expensive whiskey in the world | Source: kitchenandwine

The decanter «Constantine» in which this whiskey is located was named in honor of a Roman emperor. It was bought at auction for the aforementioned price, rising as the most expensive recorded in the entire history of the whiskey. It is certainly a product of luxury out of reach for the vast majority of people on the planet. However, imagining what a drink that has cost that price will taste like is one more exercise than interesting for anyone who loves whiskey.

What do you think? Do you dare to bid for the bottle?

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