A bottle of The Macallan 1926, considered the world's "most sought-after Scotch whisky," sold for over $2.7 million at an auction in London. Aged in sherry casks for 60 years, it is the oldest Macallan vintage ever produced. Sotheby's had expected it to fetch between $934,274 and $1.4 million, but it exceeded expectations, setting a new record for any bottle of spirit or wine sold at auction. The bottle is one of only 40 produced in 1986, with none made available for purchase. The rarity and exclusivity of the whisky, along with its unique label designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, contributed to its high value.
A bottle of Macallan 1926 has become the world's most expensive bottle of whisky, selling for £2.1m at a Sotheby's auction in London. The rare bottle, one of only 12 with labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, surpassed estimates and set a new record for any bottle of spirit or wine sold at auction. The Macallan 1926 is the oldest vintage ever produced by the distillery, and its rich flavor profile is attributed to spending 60 years in dark European oak.
A bottle of Macallan Adami 1926 whisky sold for a record-breaking $2.7 million at an auction by Sotheby's in London, surpassing the previous record set by another bottle from the same cask. Only 40 bottles of this rare whisky were produced in 1986, with 12 featuring labels designed by Valerio Adami. The bottle sold was the first to be reconditioned by Macallan's distillery. In recent years, several bottles from the Macallan 1926 collection have fetched high prices at auctions, with some bottles selling for over $1 million.
A bottle of Scotch whisky, The Macallan Adami 1926, has sold for a record-breaking $2.7 million at an auction held by Sotheby's in London. Only 40 bottles of this sought-after whisky were ever produced, with 12 featuring labels designed by Valerio Adami. The sale exceeded the pre-sale estimate and set a new record for the highest price paid for a bottle of wine or spirits. The whisky, aged for 60 years in sherry casks, is described as having notes of dark fruits, black cherry compote, and antique oak.
