The bottle was one of only 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926, which were bottled in 1986 after being aged in sherry casks for 60 years.
The Macallan Adami 1926 Scotch whisky was sold for a record-breaking 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London.
Twelve of these bottles, including the one sold, had labels designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami.
A bottle of Scotch whisky, The Macallan Adami 1926, has set a new record by selling for a staggering 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London. This sale has surpassed the previous record for a bottle of wine or spirits, which was also held by a bottle from the same cask sold in 2019 for almost 1.5 million pounds.
The Macallan 1926 was bottled in 1986 after being aged in sherry casks for 60 years. This particular bottle was one of only 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926. Adding to its exclusivity, twelve of these bottles, including the one sold, had labels designed by renowned Italian painter Valerio Adami. The final price includes a buyer's premium on top of the sale price of 1.75 million pounds.
The sale of this bottle of Scotch whisky not only sets a new record but also highlights the growing market for rare and collectible spirits. The unique combination of the whisky's age, the limited number of bottles, and the artistic label contribute to its high value.
The sale surpassed the previous record for a bottle of wine or spirits, which was also held by a bottle from the same cask sold in 2019 for almost 1.5 million pounds.