The 10 most expensive whiskeys in the world

One of the fun ways to end the day is with a glass of whiskey. Strong and relaxing, whiskey is a spirit produced from grain by fermentation and distillation. Whiskey is produced from many different types of grains, such as barley, corn, golden wheat, black wheat... and is distilled, fermented according to many different processes, then stored in barrels. wood for many years to create the unique flavors of each type of wine. Good whiskeys are often stored for decades. Below are the top 10 most expensive whiskeys in the world.

1. Macallan 1946 – 460.000 USD

This LaliqueCire Perdue single malt whiskey in a decanter was sold in 2010 at a charity auction. This whiskey is special because it is made from peat-burned malt, and the price of peat at that time was very expensive and scarce due to World War II. This is one of the finest Macallan bottles ever produced.
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2. Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 1955 – 94.000 USD

Glenfiddich has a cask of Scotch whiskey in storage since the 1955 New Year celebration. When Janet Sheed Roberts, granddaughter of Glenfiddich founder William Grant, died at the age of 110, the company decided to honor her memory by bottle 11 bottles of wine from this barrel. Four of the bottles were kept by the family, the rest were auctioned. A wine connoisseur from the US bought a bottle of it for $94,000. This bottle of wine is described as having the aroma of flowers, ripe fruit and sweetness.
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3. Macallan 1926 – 75.000 USD

This is the oldest wine in Macallan's Delicious and Rare collection. This wine was distilled in 1926 and bottled only in 1986. Only 40 bottles were produced. In 2005, a Korean businessman bought this bottle for 75,000 USD.

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4. Dalmore 62 Single Highland Malt Scotch Matheson – 58.000 USD

This is a mixed wine from 4 types of wine from different furnaces, distilled in different years. There were only 12 bottles produced in 1942, each with a unique name but all related to the Dalmore estate. The most expensive bottle is called Matheson, named after Alexander Matheson, the owner of this estate. An anonymous buyer bought this bottle of wine in 2005 and immediately opened it to drink with five close friends.

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5. Glenfiddich 1937 – 20.000 USD

This is a bottle of wine from Glenfiddich's Rare Collection line. The wine was distilled in 1937 in the company's factory in Scotland. After being stored in wooden barrels for the necessary time, the wine was bottled in 2001 with a total of 61 bottles of wine. This wine has a deep golden brown color, with subtle aromas of cedarwood, cinnamon, cloves and toffee.
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6. Macallan 55-Year-Old – 12.500 USD

This whiskey is distilled and stored in golden oak barrels for 55 years. This single malt wine is contained in a Lalique Crystal Decanter bottle, produced by Rene Lalique, similar in shape to their perfume bottles. This rare wine has a deep rosewood color and a distinctive aroma that blends peat smoke and sweet dried fruit. The taste of the wine is slightly spicy and has a subtle taste of orange blossom.
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7. Dalmore 50-Year-Old – 11.000 USD

This is one of the finest 50 year old whiskeys ever produced and is sought after around the world. This wine was distilled in 1920, bottled in 1978 and only 60 bottles were produced. This wine has a dark amber color, has a slight citrus taste and other special flavors depending on the drinker's taste.
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8. Glenfarclas 1955 – 10.878 USD

In 1865, John Grant purchased the Glenfarclas Distillery (in operation for the previous 29 years) in Ballindalloch, Scotland. To celebrate his great-grandfather's birthday, George Grant personally distilled and packaged a barrel of wine in 1955, to commemorate and honor the man who built the family business. 50 years later, this barrel of wine was then bottled in 2005. There were a total of 110 bottles of wine and all were ordered before they could be released to the market. They were part of this wine company's special collection. This wine was bottled in 1979 after 40 years of distillation and barreling. Macallan is a famous brand for whiskey, but the 1939 whiskey is considered inferior to some of the other lines on this list, especially compared to Macallan 1946 and Macallan 1926. However, the advantage of Macallan 1939 is much cheaper and easier to find than the expensive types above. With this line of wine, although the price is cheaper, you can still enjoy the sweet, mellow taste as well as the delicate aroma typical of the famous Macallan whiskeys mentioned above.
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9. Macallan 1939 – 10.125 USD

The 1939 Macallan bottle is also part of this wine company's special collection. This wine was bottled in 1979 after 40 years of distillation and barreling. Macallan is a famous brand for whiskey, but the 1939 whiskey is considered inferior to some of the other lines on this list, especially compared to Macallan 1946 and Macallan 1926. However, the advantage of Macallan 1939 is much cheaper and easier to find than the expensive types above. With this line of wine, although the price is cheaper, you can still enjoy the sweet, mellow taste as well as the delicate aroma typical of the famous Macallan whiskeys mentioned above.

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10. Chivas Regal Royal Salute 50-years-old – 10.000 USD

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee in 2002, Chivas Regal introduced a special wine called Chivas Regal Royal Salute. This wine was distilled and barreled in the year the Queen ascended the throne, 1952. Exactly 50 years later, the barrels were opened and packed into 255 bottles of wine to celebrate this special holiday.

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