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HIGHEST-PRICED SPIRITS

Rankings of the 50 highest-priced spirits sold on Fine Spirits Auction in 2025 .

Ranking 2024

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Wine name | vintage (date of sale) | Price
  1. Glen Grant 72 years 1948 Gordon & MacPhail Cask n°440 - One of 290 - bottled 2020 52.5% (03-10-2025) 12 278

  2. Black Bowmore 42 years 1964 Of. New Limited Edition Sherry Cask - One of 827 - bottled 2007 The Trilogy 40.5% (03-10-2025) 12 039

  3. Black Bowmore 1964 Of. Limited Edition 1993 50.0% (14-03-2025) 11 562

  4. Saint James 1931 Of. Lambert Import (1L.) 40.0% (18-04-2025) 11 205

  5. Chichibu Of. Chichibu Collection Hongo-Sani x LMDW (4 bottles and 4 original sculptures) 63.5% (03-10-2025) 11 145

  6. Bitter Truth 24 years Of. 69.2% (18-07-2025) 10 609

  7. Karuizawa 1969 Number One Drinks Vintage Ex-Bourbon Cask n°8183 - bottled 2012 LMDW 61.3% (24-01-2025) 9 536

  8. Glenfarclas 60 years 1953 Of. Cask n°1672 - One of 360 - bottled 2014 43.3% (18-04-2025) 8 940

  9. Bowmore Exclusive Collection 100 ans - Edition One of One (4 bottles) 44.3% (03-10-2025) 8 588

  10. Black Bowmore 1964 Of. Limited Edition 1994 50.0% (03-10-2025) 8 463

  11. Black Bowmore 1964 Of. Limited Edition 1993 50.0% (03-10-2025) 8 344

  12. Ichiro's Malt 1985 Of. Queen of Diamonds Cask n°9109 - One of 223 - bottled 2007 Venture Whisky Card 58.5% (14-03-2025) 8 225

  13. Karuizawa Geisha 1981 35 years - The Splendid Age Series New Year Visit Cask 8331 56.3% (03-10-2025) 7 643

  14. Black Bowmore 1964 Of. Final Edition bottled 1995 49.0% (03-10-2025) 7 390

  15. J. Bally 1924 Of. Plantations Lajus du Carbet (75cl.) 45.0% (18-04-2025) 7 033

  16. 1 Blanton's Complete Set Single Barrel LMDW 2025 (12 bottles) 55.0% (03-10-2025) 6 320

  17. Laphroaig 31 years 1974 Of. Sherry Wood Cask - One of 910 bottles 49.7% (03-10-2025) 6 318

  18. Glenury Royal 50 years 1953 Of. One of 498 bottles 42.8% (03-10-2025) 6 079

  19. La Bonne Intention 9 years 1998 Velier Marks LBI - One of 274 - bottled 2007 55.6% (18-07-2025) 6 079

  20. Karuizawa 31 years 1981 Number One Drinks Sherry Butt n°155 - One of 595 - bottled 2013 Noh Label 56.0% (18-07-2025) 5 960

  21. Brora 22 years 1972 Of. Rare Malts Selection Natural Cask Strengh - bottled 2003 Limited Bottling 58.7% (03-10-2025) 5 960

  22. Karuizawa 31 years 1981 Number One Drinks Sherry Butt n°155 - One of 595 - bottled 2013 Noh Label 56.0% (24-01-2025) 5 960

  23. Ichiro's Malt 1988 Of. Jack of Diamonds Cask n°9103 - One of 403 - bottled 2008 Venture Whisky Card 56.0% (14-03-2025) 5 960

  24. Karuizawa 1975 Number One Drinks Vintage Single Cask n°6736 - bottled 2010 LMDW 61.8% (14-03-2025) 5 602

  25. Glen Grant 70 years 1954 Mr. George Legacy - Final Edition (1 bottle signed by the 4th Generation) 50.5% (03-10-2025) 5 430

  26. Yamazaki 25 years Of. Suntory 43.0% (24-01-2025) 5 364

  27. Hennessy Of. Ellipse 43.5% (06-06-2025) 5 364

  28. Enmore 32 years 1975 Silver Seal Whisky Company Wildlife Series n° 1 One of 60 (1.5L) 50.0% (03-10-2025) 5 364

  29. Yamazaki 25 years Of. Suntory 43.0% (24-01-2025) 5 126

  30. Saint James 1938 Of. Lambert Import (1L.) 40.0% (18-07-2025) 5 006

  31. Isautier 33 years Of. Cuvée Prestige Edition Limitée 44.5% (03-10-2025) 4 887

  32. Karuizawa 29 years 1983 Number One Drinks Sherry Hogshead n°5322 - One of 205 - bottled 2013 Noh Label 59.4% (24-01-2025) 4 768

  33. Saint James 1938 Of. Lambert Import (1L.) 40.0% (18-04-2025) 4 768

  34. Chartreuse Of. Marseille 1921-2021 One of 760 51.7% (18-07-2025) 4 768

  35. Karuizawa 1984 Number One Drinks Vintage Single Cask n°8173 - bottled 2014 Ex-Bourbon Cask 58.5% (06-06-2025) 4 768

  36. Karuizawa 1972 Number One Drinks Vintage Single Cask n°7038 - bottled 2011 63.3% (03-10-2025) 4 530

  37. Karuizawa 32 years 1977 Number One Drinks Sherry Butt n°4592 - One of 190 - bottled 2010 Noh Label 60.7% (03-10-2025) 4 530

  38. UF30E 27 years 1985 Velier Stock of 3 barrels Casks n°10548-552-553 - bottled 2012 Limited Edition 81s 60.7% (06-06-2025) 4 410

  39. Saint James 1941 Of. Lambert Import (1L.) 40.0% (18-04-2025) 4 410

  40. Macallan (The) Distill You World Hong Kong One of One 46.8% (03-10-2025) 3 936

  41. Caroni 15 years 2000 Velier Single Cask n°3788 - bottled 2015 Juul's Vin & Spiritus 70.2% (18-07-2025) 3 814

  42. Hibiki 30 years Of. Suntory 43.0% (24-01-2025) 3 695

  43. Clynelish 41 years 1973 Of. Cask n°16802 - One of 144 - bottled 2015 45.2% (03-10-2025) 3 695

  44. The Cask of Yamazaki 1990 Of. Sherry Butt Cask n°ON70645 - One of 471 - bottled 2008 Suntory 60.0% (03-10-2025) 3 695

  45. Ardbeg 30 years 1967 Signatory Vintage Dark Oloroso Butt n°578 - One of 540 - bottled 1997 52.0% (03-10-2025) 3 695

  46. Hibiki 30 years Of. Suntory 43.0% (24-01-2025) 3 695

  47. Clynelish 41 years 1973 Of. Cask n°16802 - One of 144 - bottled 2015 45.2% (03-10-2025) 3 695

  48. Karuizawa Number One Drinks Noh Whisky Cask n° 6405, 4973, 8184, 6437 - bottled 2011 LMDW Multi-Vintages n°1 (1981-82-83-84) 59.1% (24-01-2025) 3 576

  49. Hennessy Of. Richard Hennessy by Daniel Libeskind 40.0% (14-03-2025) 3 576

  50. Ardbeg 30 years 1967 Signatory Vintage Dark Oloroso Butt n°1140 - One of 536 - bottled 1997 49.8% (03-10-2025) 3 576