INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On Saturday, a highly coveted bottle of Scotch whisky achieved a record-breaking sale, fetching nearly 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million) at
a Sotheby's auction in London
This sale sets a new record for the auction price of a single bottle of wine or spirits.The "most valuable whisky in the world", the
Macallan Adami1926, sparked a competitive bidding war among potential buyers both on the phone and present in the auction room.This rare
whisky, with only 40 bottles produced in 1986 after maturing for 60 years in sherry casks, is renowned for its exclusivity
The bottle sold on Saturday is distinguished by a label designed by Italian artistValerio Adami, one of only twelve such bottles.Another
It's a rich, rich dram, but it is incredible," Jonny Fowle told AFP.Unique to this auction, the bottle sold on Saturday underwent a
reconditioning process at the distillery, which included replacing the cork and reapplying glue to the label corners.The final sale price of
2,187,500 pounds ($2,714,250) includes the buyer's premium on top of the hammer price of 1.75 million pounds, significantly exceeding the
pre-sale estimates of 750,000 to 1.2 million pounds.Kirsteen Campbell, Macallan's Master Whisky Maker, shared her experience of sampling the
whisky during its reconditioning
the experience, she said, "It was a very special moment to experience the opening of this iconic 60 Years Old single malt, first bottled 37
