For those that can afford it, it’s the ultimate relaxation at the end of the day. That glass of whiskey and his favourite armchair that a man can slip into at the end of a hectic day. Known to be one of the most sought after drinks available to man, we bring to you the ten most expensive whiskies in the world.
1) Macallan M
Costing a whopping Rs 3.9 Crore Macallan M is considered one of the most premium drinks in the world. This faceted crystal decanter holds six litres of whiskey. Price – $628,205
2) Macallan 1946
For whiskey enthusiast this peaty malt is a priceless drink because of its historical relevance to the World War II and its exquisite LaliqueCire decanter that itself is a collector’s item. Price – $460,000
3) Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 1955
Glenfiddich had a barrel of Scotch whisky that has been aging since New Year’s Eve of 1955. 15 bottles of this rare whiskey were bottled in 2010 to commemorate the passing away of Janet Sheed Roberts, the granddaughter of the founder William Grant. Price: $94,000
4) The Macallan 1926
Considered masculine for its unique dry taste The Macmallan 1926 is priced at $75,000
5) The Dalmore 62 Single Highland Malt Scotch Matheson
Only 12 bottles were made in 1942, and sold to one buyer who celebrated it all in one night in London with his five friends. Price: ($58,000)
6) The Macallan 55-Year-Old
The Rene Lalique crafted collector’s item decanter is as priceless as the 55 year old sherry oak within. left Price – $12,500
7) Yamazaki’s astonishing 25 years old
Aged in the finest Sherry casks for the entire maturation period it is a unique fragrant, sherried, fruity, oaky masterpiece and is all sold out. Price: £1149.95
8) Chivas Regal Royal Salute 50-Year
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s fifty year reign, this bottle followed her ascension to the throne in 1952 and celebrated her 50 year reign. Price $10,000
9) The Balvenie 50 years
A European oak sherry hogshead, at natural cask strength, it’s been around at Balvenie as long as David Stewart its founder and is available only on preorder. Price: £26,500.00
10) The Glenlivet 70 year old.
The Glenlivet, distilled on the 3rd February 1940, and aged in a first fill sherry butt is quite literally one of the most extraordinary creations. Price £17,500