The Most Expensive Whisky

By / Wine + Drinks / July 27th, 2012 / Like

Guiness World Records has awarded The Macallan the accolade of ‘most expensive whisky sold at auction’. Now the world record holder, the Macallan’s 64 Year Old in Lalique, Cire Perdue sold at auction for $460,000 with 100% of the proceeds benefitting charity: water, an organization that provides access to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

The one-of-a-kind Lalique crystal decanter housed the oldest and rarest Macallan ever bottled by the distillery, a 64 Year Old single malt whisky. The auction which took place at Sotheby’s in New York in November 2010 was the culmination of a 12-city “tour du monde” of the decanter.

David Cox, Director of Fine and Rare Whiskies for The Macallan commented: “We are abslutely thrilled to have been awarded the Guinness World Record for the most expnsive whisky sold at auction. This major accolade from such a world-renowned and respected organization, proves once and for all that The Macallan is the world record holder.” He continued, “We had a phenomenal response around the world to this very special and rare decanter, and I feel it is a fitting tribute to the inspiring project which managed to raise a staggering $600,000 overall for charity: water.”

Silvio Denz, President and CEO of Lalique, commented: “We are enormously proud of this world record we share with our friends at The Macallan, with whom we have successfully collaborated since 2004. Over the years our crystal decanters, which are entirely handcrafted by our glassmakers, have proved hugely admired and sought after by whisky consumers and connoisseurs, as well as collectors of Lalique crystal and lovers of beautiful ‘objets d’art’. This latest achievement, which was realized through the lost-wax moulding technique, is testament to the exceptional quality, artistry and longstanding tradition that is shared by both Lalique and The Macallan”.

The Macalland and Lalique globabl fundraising tour raised more than $600,000 for charity: water to provide clean water to over 30,000 people.

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