Find out what is the most expensive whiskey that has been sold. What relationship does it have with the oldest one that has just been put up for sale? Let's see if it's really worth spending so much money.
the oldest whiskey
They only exist 150 bottles en stock of the oldest whiskey in the world. In addition, each of them has a price of 47.000 dólares estadounidenses. Dizzying figures, for ordinary mortals, although they give a lot to talk about.
To begin with, it is a product from the Scottish distillery The Glenturret. The edition has 50 years and it is packaged in a glass decanter designed by Marc Larminauz. This is a renowned artistic and creative director of the glass house Lalique, specialized in luxury bottles.
The makers of the drink have used plums, raisins and caramel. So, if the description of the product has caught your attention enough to buy it, you can do it. It is available in the web page from the Scottish distillery since November 9. However, is it most expensive whiskey?
What is the most expensive whiskey?
The most expensive whiskey so far is the "1926 Macallan Fine and Rare". The company that manufactured it is one of the most internationally recognized. In fact, you'll probably think of her if you're asked about fancy drinks. Well, it came to pay 1,7 millones de euros in 2019 for this bottle. This is a luxury product distilled in sherry barrels for 60 years and they only existed 40 bottles. Of these, bottled in 1986, only 14 received the "Fine and Rare" label.
It is followed in the classification by another from Macallan. "The Macallan in Lalique Cire Perdue" it was so unique that they only produced one bottle of it. The reason was the 150th anniversary of the founder of the house. He reached the $430.000 in 2010. Likewise, the third most expensive whiskey is also from Macallan. the special collection "Anecdote of Agnes" It was a selection of 13 bottles of 1967 single malt whiskey labeled by Sir Peter Blake. One of these bottles reached the 366.000 euros at the auction.
Best value for money whiskeys
It is not necessary to request a credit of so many figures from the bank to taste quality whiskey. You can enjoy a Bulleit Bourbon Frontier for 30 euros, made with corn, barley malt and rye. Curiously, this one has a crooked label to remind us that it is handmade. It is excellent value for money. In addition, for a similar amount of money you have a bottle of "Johnnie Walker Black Label" aged for 12 years. It is an intense but balanced drink in which the classic smoky flavor is tempered with notes of orange peel, spices and raisins. Finally, we mention one that is somewhat more expensive.
The half-liter bottle of «Nikka Japanese Whiskey From The Barrel» it costs 35 euro. It is made by mixing two malt whiskeys with one grain. The notes of spices and oak are balanced by the aroma of flowers and ripe fruit. Ideal to accompany a cheese board. Now, what do you think? Is it worth spending thousands of euros on the bottle? Is the whiskey worth more or the act of sharing it with those who matter most to you?
