GITNUX REPORT 2024

Most Expensive Whiskeys: Macallan Dominates Auctions with Record Sales

Exploring the luxury world of whiskey: From $1.9 million gems to $53,000 miniature marvels.

Author: Jannik Lindner

First published: 7/17/2024

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The Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition costs $6,995.

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A bottle of The Macallan Genesis Limited Edition costs $7,500.

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The most expensive Japanese whiskey sold at auction is Yamazaki 50 Year Old, fetching $343,000.

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The most expensive bottle of Japanese whiskey ever sold is the Karuizawa 1960, priced at $435,273.

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The most expensive miniature bottle of whiskey is a 25ml of Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, priced at $53,000.

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A bottle of Dalmore Engraved Glencairn Crystal goes for $1,054.

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Springbank 1919 Small Bottle Single malt was sold for $100,000.

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The second most expensive whiskey is The Macallan in Lalique Legacy Collection, sold for $1.1 million.

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The oldest whiskey ever sold is The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare, aged 60 years, sold for $1.9 million.

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In 2018, the most expensive bottle of whiskey sold was The Macallan 1926, auctioned for $1.2 million.

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A bottle of The Macallan Lalique 50 Year Old costs $40,500.

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A bottle of Dalmore 62-year-old single malt sold for $215,000 at auction.

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The most expensive whiskey tasting flight costs $90,000 for five Macallan single malts.

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A bottle of Dalmore 64 Trinitas single malt sold for $160,100.

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In 2020, a bottle of The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1923 was sold for $889,000.

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A bottle of The Macallan Red Collection 2019 was sold for $45,000.

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Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, aged 55 years, was sold for $94,000.

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The Balvenie 50-year-old single malt sells for $41,000.

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A bottle of Macallan 1974 Fine & Rare Collection sold for $111,368.

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A bottle of Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection sold for $71,700.

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A bottle of Macallan 1928 Anniversary Malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $52,298.

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Springbank 1919 recently broke a record, selling for $129,000, making it one of the most expensive whiskeys.

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A bottle of Glenfarclas 1953 Single Malt Scotch Whisky was sold for $15,000.

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The Macallan 1925 Peter Blake label is valued at $500,000.

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A bottle of Glenlivet 1943 single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $41,000.

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A bottle of Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare Collection went for $75,048 at auction.

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The Dalmore 51-Year-Old sells for $62,000 per bottle.

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Glenfiddich 1937 rare collection single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $58,000.

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A bottle of Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare Collection went for $45,848 at auction.

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Dalmore Oculus whiskey is priced at $51,995 per bottle.

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Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Scotch whiskey sold for $49,000.

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A bottle of Glenfiddich 1937 rare collection single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $45,000.

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The Macallan 1972 single malt Scotch whiskey costs $42,050.

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A bottle of Macallan 1976 Fine & Rare Collection sold for $42,507 at auction.

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Glenmorangie Pride 1978 Single Malt Scotch Whisky costs $7,750 per bottle.

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The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 single malt Scotch whisky was sold for $75,000.

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Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky sold for $94,000.

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Dalmore Oculus 33-Year-Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky priced at $112,000.

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Macallan 1928 single malt Scotch whiskey went for $52,000.

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The Macallan 75-Year-Old Lalique Genesis Decanter whiskey sold for $53,500.

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Macallan 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky was sold for $35,000.

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Dalmore 62-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey fetched $160,000 at auction.

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Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Single Malt Scotch whiskey sold for $20,000.

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Macallan 1928 single malt Scotch whiskey was auctioned for $45,000.

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The Balvenie 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey costs $41,000 per bottle.

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Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Single Malt Scotch whiskey was bought for $15,000.

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Macallan 1924 single malt Scotch whiskey went for $73,800 in an auction.

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Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whiskey sold for $235,000 at auction.

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Macallan 1943 Gordon & MacPhail single malt Scotch whiskey was auctioned for $41,000.

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Macallan 1929 single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $50,000.

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Glenlivet 1946 single malt Scotch whiskey fetched $35,000 at auction.

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Glenfiddich Rarity 1975 Barrel single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $91,000.

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Macallan 1947 single malt Scotch whiskey costs $111,000.

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Glenfiddich 1964 vintage single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $18,000.

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The most expensive whiskey ever sold is The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1926, auctioned for $1.9 million.

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The most expensive standard bottle of whiskey is the Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition, priced at $6,995.

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Springbank 1919 Campbell Hope & King was sold for $78,815.

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The Macallan 1942 Fine & Rare collection is priced at $306,735.

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Macallan 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $72,000 at auction.

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Glenfiddich 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky costs $49,000.

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Summary

  • The most expensive whiskey ever sold is The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1926, auctioned for $1.9 million.
  • The second most expensive whiskey is The Macallan in Lalique Legacy Collection, sold for $1.1 million.
  • The most expensive Japanese whiskey sold at auction is Yamazaki 50 Year Old, fetching $343,000.
  • The oldest whiskey ever sold is The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare, aged 60 years, sold for $1.9 million.
  • In 2018, the most expensive bottle of whiskey sold was The Macallan 1926, auctioned for $1.2 million.
  • A bottle of The Macallan Lalique 50 Year Old costs $40,500.
  • The Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition costs $6,995.
  • The most expensive miniature bottle of whiskey is a 25ml of Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, priced at $53,000.
  • A bottle of Dalmore 62-year-old single malt sold for $215,000 at auction.
  • The most expensive whiskey tasting flight costs $90,000 for five Macallan single malts.
  • The most expensive standard bottle of whiskey is the Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition, priced at $6,995.
  • A bottle of Dalmore 64 Trinitas single malt sold for $160,100.
  • In 2020, a bottle of The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1923 was sold for $889,000.
  • A bottle of The Macallan Red Collection 2019 was sold for $45,000.
  • Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, aged 55 years, was sold for $94,000.

Step right up to witness the extravagant world of whiskey where prices reach dizzying heights! In this realm where sips are more costly than gold, The Macallan reigns supreme, with bottles like The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1926 fetching a staggering $1.9 million at auction, making it more valuable than a unicorn riding a diamond-studded chariot. From Japanese delights like the Yamazaki 50 Year Old to the opulent Macallan Lalique Legacy Collection, each drop tells a tale of luxury fit for the most discerning of palates. So hold onto your highball glasses, because were diving into the ritzy world of the Most Expensive Whiskeys ever sold! ✨

Highly Valued Limited Editions

  • The Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition costs $6,995.
  • A bottle of The Macallan Genesis Limited Edition costs $7,500.

Interpretation

In a world where liquid gold is measured in drams, these price tags may make you wonder if these whiskies are distilled from unicorn tears and aged in barrels made of diamond staves. The Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition at $6,995 and The Macallan Genesis Limited Edition at $7,500 are not just spirits, they are status symbols, a luxurious experience bottled up and ready to be uncorked. So, if you're in need of something to toast with that exudes extravagance and speaks volumes without saying a word, these whiskies might just be your sip of success. Cheers to indulging in the finer things in life, one dram at a time.

Most Expensive Japanese Whiskey

  • The most expensive Japanese whiskey sold at auction is Yamazaki 50 Year Old, fetching $343,000.
  • The most expensive bottle of Japanese whiskey ever sold is the Karuizawa 1960, priced at $435,273.

Interpretation

In a world where some might argue that paying over $400,000 for a bottle of whiskey seems a tad excessive, the statistics speak for themselves: Japanese whiskey enthusiasts are clearly willing to go to great lengths (and great prices) to ensure they savor the finest drams available. From the smooth sophistication of the Yamazaki 50 Year Old to the legendary allure of the Karuizawa 1960, it seems that when it comes to appreciating the art of whiskey, there are no price tags too high for those with discerning tastes and deep pockets. Cheers to those who can afford to drink luxury straight from the bottle!

Most Expensive Miniature Bottle

  • The most expensive miniature bottle of whiskey is a 25ml of Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, priced at $53,000.
  • A bottle of Dalmore Engraved Glencairn Crystal goes for $1,054.
  • Springbank 1919 Small Bottle Single malt was sold for $100,000.

Interpretation

These astronomical prices for miniature bottles of whiskey might make your wallet cry, but they also speak to the exquisite craftsmanship and rarity that connossieurs are willing to pay top dollar for. Whether it's a sip of Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 that costs more than a luxury car, or a crystal-encased Dalmore Engraved Glencairn that could double as a modern art piece, these spirits are not just for drinking—they're for experiencing a taste of history and luxury in every drop. And for those lucky few who got their hands on a Springbank 1919 Small Bottle Single Malt for six figures, well, cheers to them for having both expensive tastes and deep pockets.

Most Expensive Whiskey

  • The second most expensive whiskey is The Macallan in Lalique Legacy Collection, sold for $1.1 million.
  • The oldest whiskey ever sold is The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare, aged 60 years, sold for $1.9 million.
  • In 2018, the most expensive bottle of whiskey sold was The Macallan 1926, auctioned for $1.2 million.
  • A bottle of The Macallan Lalique 50 Year Old costs $40,500.
  • A bottle of Dalmore 62-year-old single malt sold for $215,000 at auction.
  • The most expensive whiskey tasting flight costs $90,000 for five Macallan single malts.
  • A bottle of Dalmore 64 Trinitas single malt sold for $160,100.
  • In 2020, a bottle of The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1923 was sold for $889,000.
  • A bottle of The Macallan Red Collection 2019 was sold for $45,000.
  • Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve, aged 55 years, was sold for $94,000.
  • The Balvenie 50-year-old single malt sells for $41,000.
  • A bottle of Macallan 1974 Fine & Rare Collection sold for $111,368.
  • A bottle of Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection sold for $71,700.
  • A bottle of Macallan 1928 Anniversary Malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $52,298.
  • Springbank 1919 recently broke a record, selling for $129,000, making it one of the most expensive whiskeys.
  • A bottle of Glenfarclas 1953 Single Malt Scotch Whisky was sold for $15,000.
  • The Macallan 1925 Peter Blake label is valued at $500,000.
  • A bottle of Glenlivet 1943 single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $41,000.
  • A bottle of Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare Collection went for $75,048 at auction.
  • The Dalmore 51-Year-Old sells for $62,000 per bottle.
  • Glenfiddich 1937 rare collection single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $58,000.
  • A bottle of Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare Collection went for $45,848 at auction.
  • Dalmore Oculus whiskey is priced at $51,995 per bottle.
  • Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Scotch whiskey sold for $49,000.
  • A bottle of Glenfiddich 1937 rare collection single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $45,000.
  • The Macallan 1972 single malt Scotch whiskey costs $42,050.
  • A bottle of Macallan 1976 Fine & Rare Collection sold for $42,507 at auction.
  • Glenmorangie Pride 1978 Single Malt Scotch Whisky costs $7,750 per bottle.
  • The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 single malt Scotch whisky was sold for $75,000.
  • Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whisky sold for $94,000.
  • Dalmore Oculus 33-Year-Old Highland single malt Scotch whisky priced at $112,000.
  • Macallan 1928 single malt Scotch whiskey went for $52,000.
  • The Macallan 75-Year-Old Lalique Genesis Decanter whiskey sold for $53,500.
  • Macallan 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky was sold for $35,000.
  • Dalmore 62-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey fetched $160,000 at auction.
  • Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Single Malt Scotch whiskey sold for $20,000.
  • Macallan 1928 single malt Scotch whiskey was auctioned for $45,000.
  • The Balvenie 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey costs $41,000 per bottle.
  • Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Single Malt Scotch whiskey was bought for $15,000.
  • Macallan 1924 single malt Scotch whiskey went for $73,800 in an auction.
  • Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 55-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch whiskey sold for $235,000 at auction.
  • Macallan 1943 Gordon & MacPhail single malt Scotch whiskey was auctioned for $41,000.
  • Macallan 1929 single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $50,000.
  • Glenlivet 1946 single malt Scotch whiskey fetched $35,000 at auction.
  • Glenfiddich Rarity 1975 Barrel single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $91,000.
  • Macallan 1947 single malt Scotch whiskey costs $111,000.
  • Glenfiddich 1964 vintage single malt Scotch whiskey was sold for $18,000.

Interpretation

In the world of whiskey aficionados, price tags are not just descriptors of quality but also a reflection of exclusivity and extravagance. From The Macallan’s million-dollar Lalique Legacy Collection to the Dalmore’s six-figure aged releases, these staggering numbers not only represent a passion for rare spirits but also a daring foray into liquid luxury. With bottles fetching prices that could rival a sports car or a down payment on a house, each sip becomes a testament to the art of indulgence and the pursuit of the ultimate dram. So, if you ever find yourself contemplating the cost of these elusive elixirs, remember that in the realm of ultra-premium whiskey, the liquid inside the bottle is not just a drink but a journey to a world where taste buds meet opulence. Cheers to those who dare to sip on liquid gold!

Most Expensive Whiskey:

  • The most expensive whiskey ever sold is The Macallan Fine and Rare Collection 1926, auctioned for $1.9 million.
  • The most expensive standard bottle of whiskey is the Macallan M Black 2017 Limited Edition, priced at $6,995.
  • Springbank 1919 Campbell Hope & King was sold for $78,815.
  • The Macallan 1942 Fine & Rare collection is priced at $306,735.
  • Macallan 50-Year-Old single malt Scotch whiskey sold for $72,000 at auction.

Interpretation

In the wonderful world of whiskey, prices can soar as high as the spirits themselves. From the jaw-dropping $1.9 million vintage auction to the more "reasonable" $6,995 for a standard bottle, it's clear that whiskey aficionados are willing to pay top dollar for a taste of liquid gold. With prices ranging from the cost of a luxury car to a down payment on a house, these fine spirits not only offer a luxurious drinking experience but also serve as investments for those who can afford to indulge in a truly intoxicating hobby. So cheers to those who sip on the finer things in life, one pricey dram at a time.

Oldest Whiskey

  • Glenfiddich 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky costs $49,000.

Interpretation

In a world where some people spend more on a bottle of whiskey than others do on a car, the Glenfiddich 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky stands tall as a symbol of extravagance and refinement. This $49,000 liquid gold is not just a drink, it's a statement, a status symbol for those who can afford to sip on a piece of history distilled over five decades. A bottle that expensive might make you question your life choices, but hey, at least your taste buds will be living their best life. Cheers to indulgence, one pricey dram at a time.

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