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Most Expensive Scotch in the World

Scotch, or Scotch whisky, is a liquor hailing from Scotland that is perfect in cocktails or for sipping on after work hours.

To be considered Scotch whisky, it must be barrel aged in an oak barrel for three years and have a minimum ABV of 40%. Here is a list of the most expensive Scotch brands out there!

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Most Expensive Scotch

The Macallan M

The Macallan M is a single malt whiskey with incredible taste and a unique bottle to match!

The Macallan M
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It has a nose of dried fruit and vanilla, a rich and woody spiced palette, and a long full finish of raisin and sultana. The Macallan M has an ABV of 45.9% and is available from $6,200 – $6,900 for a 750ml bottle.

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The Balvenie 50 Year Old

The Balvenie 50 Year Old has oak tannins and dark fruits on the nose, hints of honey for a malty sweetness, and finishes with a rich and spicy mouth coating.

The Balvenie 50 Year Old
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Its final ABV is 42%, and you can buy it from retailers for anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000 per 750ml bottle. If you’re able to track a bottle down, the strong, dark flavor is sure to stick with you long after you polish off the last of the scotch.

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The Macallan Lalique 72 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Macallan Lalique is one of the most expensive and rare whiskeys on the market.

The Macallan Lalique 72 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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It boasts a body of citrus lemons and green apples, a palette of soft vanilla and gentle spice, and a fruity but medium finish. It has a 42% ABV, and if you can find it, it will set you back about $200,000 for a 750ml bottle!

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Gordon & MacPhail Generations Mortlach 75 Years Old

This award-winning Scotch comes in a gorgeous decanter-style bottle and is available for somewhere between $30,000 and $40,000 for a 1,000 ml bottle.

Gordon & MacPhail Generations Mortlach 75 Years Old
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It is the oldest whiskey ever bottled, and only 100 bottles were released, making it one of the rarest Scotches! Whether you’re drinking this scotch or storing it on your shelf, it’s sure to become a quick favorite.

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Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection

This complex and robust Scotch whiskey is exquisitely rare. There are only 61 bottles left of this rare whiskey, which features a strong aroma and palate of many flavors.

Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection
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The latest bottle to come around was auctioned off for $71,000 through Christie’s London!

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Dalmore 64 Trinitas

The Dalmore 64 Trinitas is one of a handful of whiskeys aged to 64 years. Only three bottles of this variety were made! It has been auctioned off or sold for up to $140,000 for the bottle.

Dalmore 64 Trinitas
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This luxury relic is the epitome of rare whiskeys across the globe. While it may be unwise to drink this rare scotch, it would be a standout in any collection.

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The Dalmore 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Similar to the Trinitas, the Dalmore 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is rare and mature.

The Dalmore 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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The nose offers orange, vanilla, milk chocolate, and maraschino cherry notes, with sultanas on the palette and a finish of licorice, spice, and chocolate. This flavor combination makes the Dalmore a standout among the others on our list.

One 750ml bottle retails for about $64,000!

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Bowmore Scotch Single Malt Distilled in 1969 Islay 50yr

This 50 year old Scotch contains 40.7% ABV, and it is one of the rarest bottles from this brand. This specific Scotch was distilled in 1969, and only 200 bottles remain today!

Bowmore Scotch Single Malt Distilled in 1969 Islay 50yr
Source: bowmore.com

You will notice notes of ripe fruit, almond, and subtle peat oils from start to finish if you choose to open and enjoy one of these rare beauties. 

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Cheers!

Scotch is a liquor with a rich history and a large following. These extremely rare and incredibly expensive Scotches on our list are some of the rarest and most costly!

Leave a comment and mention your favorite product from this Scotch Roundup or let us know if you know of the absolute most expensive Scotch that isn’t listed here! 


Please drink responsibly, be fully accountable with your alcohol consumption, and show others respect.

Written by Paul Kushner

I have always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. My restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time I turned 17 I was serving tables, and by 19 I was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.

In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, I opened my first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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