A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO THE 7 FINEST SCOTCH WHISKIES

Scotch whiskies are rich in history, complex in production, and made with pride by the brewers. Value varies with age, the type of barrel or cask used, and the quantity available, but, no matter the journey to the glass, whiskies are revered and treasured by connoisseurs. Below we present seven of the most sought-after brands and bottles in the world, usually available by auction. Prices range from $1,495.00 to $1,300,000.00

Laphroaig Single-Malt Scotch (30-Year) This mature single-malt whisky matured in hogshead barrels before being put in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and quarter casks, then aged for 30 years. $1,495.00 (sothebyswine.com)

Bowmore Mizunara Cask-Finish Scotch (15/25-Year)

This well-balanced flavored whisky blends East and West. It is distilled in Scotland and aged in oak barrels from Japan. $2,999.97 (flaskfinewines.com)

The Balvenie DCS Compendium 1961 Scotch David C. Stewart, one of Scotland’s most experienced master distillers, selected 25 rare single-cask whiskies to be released over five years. $76,164.99 (caskcartel.com)

4. Dalmore 64 Trinitas 1946 Scotch

(46-Year-Old) The oldest in Dalmore’s exclusive Constellation Collection. Only three bottles of this premium whisky are made and sold globally. $122,405.50 (thewhiskyexchange.com)

5. Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection Scotch

(64-Year-Old) Now made available to the public after 64 years of being cultivated by the best warehousemen and Malt Masters. $177,487.97 (hedonism.co.uk)

6. Macallan’s Lalique Cire Perdue Scotch (64-Year-Old) This one-of-a-kind bottle of scotch was formerly recognized as the most expensive whisky sold at an auction, until it was dethroned by the Macallan 1926. Proceeds from the auction benefitted charity: water, an organization that provides access to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. SOLD $460,000 (sothebys.com)

7. The Macallan 1926

(60-Year-Old) After being distilled in 1926, the whiskey was aged for 60 years before being released in 1986. Estimate: $1,370,000.00 (barrons.com)