

Traditional investments will have a lower cost to enter the market, but having a whisky collection may be a fun alternative for those who can afford the initial investment. Rare whiskies typically become more expensive as they age, which is why they are often bought by collectors and rarely tasted. It’s one of the rarest Japanese whiskies, with only 200 bottles in existence. Matured in a Japanese Mizunara oak cask, the whisky’s oaky tannins are balanced with invitingly sweet and fruity notes. The Yamazaki single malt Japanese whisky, aged 55 years, tops the list at an average price of $843,661 per 750mL bottle - excluding tax.

The Yamazaki 55 Year Old Single Malt Whisky - $843,661 It’s also one of the most expensive whiskies to have come from the island of Islay in Scotland.ġ. Its flavor profile includes mango and acacia honey with notes of chocolatey espresso.

The DB5 is the fifth edition of the Black Bowmore whisky distilled in 1964 in partnership with the luxury car brand, Aston Martin. The Black Bowmore DB5 single malt scotch whisky takes sixth place at $126,558. Bowmore Aston Martin ‘Black Bowmore DB5’ - $126,558 There were only 600 decanters released in select locations across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It presents sippers with a combination of peat smoke, vanilla and wood spice that fades to notes of citrus fruits and apple. The Macallan in Lalique 72 Years Old single malt scotch whisky costs $122,714 on average. The Macallan in Lalique 72 Years Old - $122,714 Expect to pay an average of $121,225 for this single malt scotch whisky. It bears notes of nutmeg and ginger that mingle with dried fruits, treacle toffee and baked apple. The Red Collection pays tribute to the ranges of red present throughout The Macallan’s history, and the 78 Years Old whisky is currently the oldest whisky released by the distillery. The Macallan ‘The Red Collection’ 78 Years Old - $121,225 Its flavor profile starts with sweet flavors of vanilla, fudge and toffee, which are followed by black peppercorn, orange peel and figs. The Macallan 50 Years Old single malt scotch whisky was distilled during a time when The Macallan was shifting to its “new make” techniques.
