An anonymous New Yorker paid $54,000 for a rare bottle of 81-year-old single malt scotch whisky at a crowded Christie’s auction yesterday, making it one of the most expensive bottles of liquor ever sold.
The bottle of Macallan Vintage 1926 was the most anticipated item at the auction, causing a bidding war that pushed the selling price by $24,000 over its estimated value.
“It’s one of the most expensive prices ever for a bottle of whisky anywhere in the world,” said Christie’s spokesman Rick Pike.