World's Most Expensive Spirits And Liquors

Living a life of extravagance and opulence sure has it’s advantages. This article is for all of the wine & champagne connoisseurs.


The Macallan Fine & Rare Vintage 1947
Legendary Speyside single malt The Macallan has come out with an extremely precious Fine & Rare Vintage 1947 edition for the ultimate celebratory tipple; but you have to act fast because only five bottles of the luxurious elixir will be available in the entire United States. The final price has not been announced, but the last time this vintage was available it cost around $7,000 a pop. In 2007, a bottle of vintage 1926 Macallan was auctioned off at Christie's for $54,000, making it one of the most expensive bottles of liquor ever sold.

Hennessy's $220,000 Beauté du Siècle
For $220,000 you can get your hands on Beauté du Siècle, an ornate treasure chest filled with a 100-year-old cognac and a stunning Baccarat decanter. Designed by French artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel, only 100 treasure chests will be available and will be personally delivered by a Hennessy board member.

Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Sells for $2 Million
A bottle of 100 year-aged Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac, packaged by jeweler Jose Davalos, sold for $2 million to a buyer in Dubai. Adorned with 6,500 diamonds, the handmade crystal bottle is dipped in 24 karat gold and finished in sterling platinum.

Russo-Baltique Vodka for $1.3 Million
Russian car maker Russo-Baltique has released a bottle of vodka worth $1.3 million. The extravagantly priced vodka was created to "woo Russian royalty, tycoons and wealthy aficionados worldwide." The first bottle will be gifted to Prince Albert of Monaco.

Louis XIII Black Pearl Redefines the Top Shelf
The Black Pearl boasts all the same quality characteristics as Louis XIII, however it is the impressive casing that defines its regal nature. Its value is exemplified by the limited number of Baccarat crystal bottles produced, each individually numbered. Rémy Martin outfitted the crystal with four distinct seals, all of which showcase the lily. The Louis XIII Black Pearl is priced at approximately $9,000.

Krug Champagne Auctions for $21,200
Considered to be "one of the greatest Champagnes ever made," the 1928 Krug surpassed what experts estimated the closing bid would be. Recently, a bottle of the coveted 1928 Krug was auctioned off at the Acker Merrall and Condit's Auction for a record price of $21,200, making it the most expensive bottle of Champagne in the world.