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'Holy grail of whisky' sells for record £2.1m at auction

UK · 2026-10-09

Key takeaway

Sotheby's sells a rare Macallan 1926 whisky bottle for £2.1m — a record for a Fine & Rare bottling and the second-highest whisky price ever

  1. Step 1 · The triggerSotheby's auctions a rare Macallan 1926 bottle for £2.1m at the Macallan Estate, setting a Fine & Rare record
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onthe headline reinforces Sotheby's market position in ultra-rare spirits and generates commission revenue on the sale
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youThe Macallan's brand prestige deepens, supporting pricing power across its luxury portfolio

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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