Most Expensive Whiskey in the World in 2023
Isabella's Islay Usd 6,200,000 A bottle of Isabella's Islay is the most expensive whiskey that money can buy. The price tag of more than 6 million dollars that comes with a bottle of this whiskey is because of the decanter that contains it. It features 8,500 diamonds, 300 rubies and exquisite white gold. Talking about the whiskey, it is one of the finest ever and is the epitome of luxury scotch whiskey.
The Emerald Isle Collection Usd 2 Million Sold in February 2021, The Emerlad Isle Collection was sold in a box containing seven pieces including the 30-year old whiskey, a bespoke Fabergé Celtic Egg handcrafted from emerald and 18-karat gold, a Faberge 22k gold timepiece, and a Cohiba Siglo VI Grand Reserva cigar with gold-plated cutter.
The Macallan 1926 Usd 1.9 Million In 2019, a 60 year old bottle of Macallan was bought at a Sotheby's auction for US$ 1.9 million. Originally distilled in 1926, it was sold in its original cask no.263. This was the first bottle that featured a hand-painted design by Irish artist Michael Dillon, and was part of the 'The Macallan Fine and Rare' collection. It is dubbed as "the holy grail of whiskey".
The Macallan Michael Dillon 1926 Usd 1.53 Million Hand-painted by Irish painter Michael Dillion and commissioned by Fortnum & Mason, this 60-year old whiskey was released in 1999 and sold at a Christie's auction in November 2018 for US$1.53 million. The art depicts the iconic Easter Elchies House of The Macallan and the breathtaking Scottish Highlands.
Hanyu Ichiro's Full Card Series Usd 1.52 Million Granted that they receive a hefty amount of US$1.53 million for 54 bottles, however these bottles are truly of value in a set and so was sold in that format. The only Japanese whiskey created in a Scotch-style malt on this list, the Hanyu Ichiro’s Full Card Series comprises 54 bottles, each representing a playing card in a deck (including two joker cards).
The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 Usd 1.1 Million With only 12 of its kind in the world designed and crafted with pop artist Valerio Adami, this whiskey's decanter is placed in a special cabinet. Distilled in 1926 and bottled in 1986, it is estimated to have a price tag of US$ 1.1 million and was last sold through an auction at Bonham's in 2020 when a famous whiskey collector from Colorado called Richard Gooding passed away and his collection was auctioned off.
The Macallan Peter Blake 1926 Usd 1.04 Million The Macallan Peter Blake 1926 had a cask seasoned with sherry. It was bottled in 1926 and aged in the Speyside distillery for 60 years until 1986. Out of 40 bottles, 24 were dressed in labels by famous artists (Valerio Adami and Michael Dillon included, two bottles featuring labels designed by these artists have fetched over US$1 million in the past year), one bottle was commissioned to be painted, while two were auctioned in blank bottles.
The Macallan Lalique Legacy Collection Usd 993,000 Designed by French glassmaker and jeweler Lalique, The Macallan Lalique Legacy Collection is a set of six stunning crystal decanters (called the Six Pillars odyssey) containing some of the rarest of The Macallan’s single malts aged from 50 to 65 years old. Each of the six sought-after limited-edition decanters had originally been single releases and are the product of a decade-long collaboration between The Macallan and Lalique.
The Macallan Red Collection Usd 975,756 Featuring the oldest aged whiskey ever to be released by the Macallan at 78 years old, The Macallan Red Collection went up for auction at Sotheby’s in London in 2020. The collection also has a 74 year old whisky as part of the rare set of six auctioned off.
The Macallan M Usd 628,205 The 6 litre bottle of The Macallan M is one of the oldest and most expensive whiskeys in the world. The decanter that contains it is made up of handcrafted crystal and was designed and created by 17 crafters. The last bottle of The Macallan M was sold at an auction in Hong Kong for USD 628,205, with the proceeds going to several Hong Kong charities. They are aged in Spanish Oak for 25 to over 75 years.