Guide to expensive whisky
From the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold to auctions and Japanese whisky, this is your guide to the world of the priciest drams.
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Is whisky expensive? Well, it can be, as you’ve probably noticed. But why is that? In our handy little guide to the pricier side of the drink we love, we explain what drives the price of whisky, why the likes of The Macallan fetch the big bucks, and recommend some tip-top drams.
What makes a whisky expensive?
There are many factors that make a whisky expensive
Limited edition whiskies
The value of Japanese whisky like Yamazaki has increased exponentially over the years
Why is Japanese whisky so expensive?
The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 60-year-old, the most expensive whisky ever sold
Whisky on the secondary market
This cask of 46-year-old Ardbeg single malt sold for £16 million
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