The most expensive Scotch whisky brands for your priceless collection

The fruits of hard work and labor of distillers, master blenders and the people who have been producing some of the finest Scotch whisky known to mankind has made it possible for Scotch connoisseurs to savor the most exquisite and vintage spirits known to mankind.
These exclusively rare and decades old Scotch whiskies command a premium price in the market, and the luxury of being in the possession of even one of these high end Scotch whisky could be considered a blessing.
These truly expensive and breathtaking bottles of Scotch whisky are sought after by exceptional whisky savants from all over the world. Much akin to fine art and sculptures that make up for a museum worth of history, these are the most expensive Scotch whisky expressions and limited edition releases in the world.
Royal Salute Tribute to Honor – INR 1,41,00,000

Blended from some of the rarest and oldest whiskies from the Royal Salute vault at Strathisla, only 21 bottles of the Royal Salute Tribute to Honor were ever released. This splendid Scotch, termed a ‘labor of love’ by Colin Scott, the master blender, was developed over a period of three years and is enclosed within diamond encrusted French porcelain bottles.
The Glenlivet Vintage 1966 Winchester Collection – INR 20,03,340

A 50-Year-Old classic Glenlivet, this delightful limited edition single malt Scotch was sold at a record price in Malaysia and has held the title to the most expensive Scotch whisky sold in the country. Just 100 bottles of this expression were created by Glenfiddich, earning it an entry into the list of the most expensive Scotch whiskies in the world.
Macallan 1946 – INR 3,25,00,000

This rare and precious Macallan expression is probably the most expensive Scotch whisky in the world. Enclosed within a magnificent LaliqueCire Perdue decanter, it is one of Macallan’s greatest ever expressions to have ever been released.
Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve 1985 – INR 66,00,000

Released to honor the passing of Janet Sheed Roberts, Glenfiddich founder, William Grant’s granddaughter, this 55-year-old Scotch was auctioned off to raise money for charity. Seven out of the eleven bottles of this extremely rare collection were sold and is one of the most expensive Scotch whisky to have ever been released by Glenfiddich. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/a-pricey-pour-worlds-most-expensive-scotches
Highland Park 50 – INR 12,50,000

This 50-year-old Scotch whisky was derived from and created using source whiskies that had been maturing since 1964, yielding just 275 bottles of premium Scotch whisky. The bottle and external casing were designed by Maeve Gillies using sterling silver, making it a truly wonderful and expensive Scotch whisky to have ever been released. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/spending-lifestyle/the-top-10-most-expensive-whiskies-in-the-world/dalmore-50-year-old-11000/slideshow/40742812.cms
Dalmore 50-Year-Old – INR 7,70,000

This Highland classic is a regular brand to top the list of the most expensive Scotch whiskies in the world, and the image of the 12-pointed Royal Stag lends an imperial identity to the Dalmore. The Dalmore 50-year-old, bottled in beautiful crystal decanters way back in 1978 is a classic and a definite collector’s item as only 60 bottles were ever produced.
Isabella’s Islay – INR 43,00,00,000

This extravagant yet opulent bottling of cask strength Islay whisky in an English crystal decanter encrusted with over 8500 diamonds, 300 rubies and generous amounts of white gold is perhaps one of the best examples of the bottle being as expensive as the Scotch whisky within.
Macallan M - INR 2,46,990

Enclosed within a bottle that is a work of art itself, hand-blown and the product of over 50 hours of labor, the Macallan M is a blend of various single malt whiskies with age statements ranging from 25 to 75 years. It is one of the only four ever created making it a worthy contender for the most expensive Scotch whisky in the world. https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-macallan/the-macallan-m-1824-series-whisky/
Tomatin 50-Year-old – INR 7,48,456

Another half a decade old entry into the list of most expensive Scotch whiskies in the world, the Tomatin is bottled and packaged in a beautiful gold and brass plated bottle stopper and presentation case with a personal book from the distillery manager.
The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 - $1.1 Million
A rare, and ultra-premium collector’s item, this bottle of the iconic Macallan single malt was recently sold at a Bonhams auction in 2018.

The whisky was distilled and filled in a barrel in 1926, and bottled in 1986 at 60 years of age, not only making it one of the rarest but also the oldest Scotch whisky expressions ever released in the market. Only 12 bottles were ever produced and the bottle is named after artist Valerio Adami who designed the label for the bottle in 1986. https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/the-holy-grail-world-most-expensive-whisky-sold-for-rs-8-crore/story/283801.html

Royal Salute: A Regal Recountal
In 1953, when Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was being crowned the queen of England, Charles Julian, master blender for Chivas Brothers, created a unique whisky to celebrate the ceremony. From the stills of the Strathisla Distillery at Keith, in Speyside, Scotland, Royal Salute was born as a blend of some of the rarest whiskies across the globe from the 1920s and 1930s. Named after the Royal Navy’s traditional 21-gun salute, the very first Royal Salute 21 Year Old marked the beginning of a regal journey.
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Scotch Whisky Association accepts new flexible guidelines
The Scotch Whisky Association have been known to diligently and rightfully preserve and protect the Scottish ways of whisky making. Over the years, things have not changed when it comes to the strict and intricate legal requirements that are required to make Scotch whisky but in a landmark decision this year, some new modifications have been accepted by the organization responsible towards protecting the sanctity of this glorious spirit.
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