A bottle of whisky sold at auction this week for almost $2 million - but it is no ordinary bottle.
The world's largest bottle of whisky, containing 311 litres of 1989 Macallan single malt, was auctioned in Edinburgh, fetching £1.1million.
Containing the equivalent to 444 standard-size bottles and standing taller than the average Scotsman, it was among the most expensive bottles ever sold.
The bottle - known as The Intrepid - was certified by Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest.
The bottle - known as The Intrepid - was certified by Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest.
The Macallan whisky was matured in two casks at the distillery’s warehouse in Speyside, Scotland.
The bottle was sold to a private international collector, who wishes to remain anonymous. local media reported.
The bottle is a celebration of 11 explorers, including Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
“For me and the whole team The Intrepid project has always been about more than money," said entrepreneur Daniel Monk. "This was a passion project to celebrate the life of my late father, Captain Stanley Monk, who was himself an explorer and achieved many amazing things during his life.”
The sale will provide money for several charities. A dozen 50cl bottles and sets of miniatures containing the 1989 Macallan were also auctioned off.
“For me and the whole team The Intrepid project has always been about more than money," said entrepreneur Daniel Monk. "This was a passion project to celebrate the life of my late father, Captain Stanley Monk, who was himself an explorer and achieved many amazing things during his life.”
The sale will provide money for several charities. A dozen 50cl bottles and sets of miniatures containing the 1989 Macallan were also auctioned off.
Founded in 1884, the Macallan is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland.
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