The bespoke cabinet by Viscount Linley ensured this limited-edition version of the fourth release in Macallan’s Six Pillars collection took top dollar.Ĥ. Whisky Online Auctions-Macallan in Lalique 60 year old Linley Edition Whisky Hammer-Macallan 78 year old: The Red CollectionĮven with its simple, classic design, this great aged whisky became one of the most collectible releases of 2020.ĥ. Scotch Whisky Auctions-1928 Macallan 50 year oldĭrawn from three casks laid down in 19, this venerable Macallan Anniversary Malt made its first appearance at Scotch Whisky Auctions this year.Ħ. The pinnacle of the Red Collection for the Macallan, this 2020 release was also the oldest whisky ever released.ħ. Just Whisky-Macallan 78 year old: The Red Collection The Genesis decanter was released to mark the opening of the new Macallan distillery and visitor center.Ĩ. Acker Auctions-Macallan in Lalique Aged 72 Years Grand Whisky Auction-Macallan in Lalique Aged 72 YearsĪfter the conclusion of Macallan’s Six Pillars collection, the distillery has continued to work with Lalique to produce beautiful bottles for some of its oldest whiskies, including this one.ĩ. Only 77 bottles of Candela ever created by master blender Richard Paterson, making an appearance by the whisky a special occasion.ġ0. There were some impressive bottles of Dalmore auctioned this year. Whisky.Auction-Dalmore 50 year old Candela This 45 year old peated single malt Irish whiskey from the Old Midleton Distillery, which closed in 1975, set the record for the most expensive Irish whiskey ever sold at auction.ġ1. Irish Whiskey Auctions-Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter 1 Christies-Macallan Millennium 50 year oldĭrawn from three casks filled on JanuMacallan released 900 of these decanters to celebrate the new millennium.ġ2. Macallan released one bottle for every day of its distillation year, and this particular bottle was unique to May 11, 1948.ġ3. McTear’s Auctioneers-1948 Macallan Select Reserve 51 year old With only 500 bottles created, this Macallan has notes of sherry, sultana, ginger, and cinnamon.ġ4. Skinner Inc-Macallan 40 year old (2016 release) 2020 Whisky Auction Records: Most Expensive Bottle Sold by Auction Houseġ5. In a year of unprecedented change, the whisky auction market remained strong, with these bottles, many of them Macallans, leading the way. Hammer prices of the winning bids are shown without buyer’s premiums. We looked at the 2020 records for 15 leading auction houses, ranking them by the most expensive bottle (excluding cask sales and multi-bottle lots) of whisky they sold this year. The year 2020 will go down in history for many reasons-and when it comes to whisky, there have been a number of significant sales at auction, even during these turbulent times. Despite the pandemic, whisky auctions continued to net top dollar for in-demand bottles.

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