Whisky is one such liquor that is available in all different budgets – be it a low-cost whisky or a premium, expensive whisky. If you’re a connoisseur of this rich-tasting liquor and wish to collect unique and premium whiskies for your home bar or are curious to know more about some of the world’s most expensive whiskies, you have arrived at the right place. Here are some of the world’s most expensive whiskies that we think you should know about!
World Whisky Day: Some Of The World’s Most Expensive Whiskies
Rampur Signature Reserve
Hold your breath – this was once India’s most expensive whisky! Its price tag has not one, not two, but five zeros – yes, you heard that right! Priced at INR 5 lakh per bottle, this premium whisky is one of the world’s costliest whiskies ever made. It has been aged in select American oak casks that lend it a signature, premium mouthfeel of dried fruits, vanilla, and spices. It has been crafted by Rampur Distillery – India’s pioneering distillery since 1943.
Each bottle in this limited-edition collection is individually numbered. Moreover, it carries the signatures of Dr. Lalit Khaitan, Chairman, and the Rampur Master Maker. This limited-edition collection only saw 400 bottles released in the market; however, as of March 2025, there are only two remaining bottles available at Hyderabad duty-free.
Amrut Expedition
If you are a true-blue whisky lover, you must give the Amrut Expedition a look. The whisky is India’s oldest, rarest, and most expensive single malt whisky, priced at a whopping INR 10 Lakh! This exclusive bottle was launched to commemorate the company’s 75th anniversary. However, owing to its exclusivity, there are only 75 such bottles in the world.
It has been designed with intricate details and has a diamond-cut pattern with gold engravings. Not only that, but it also comes with a handcrafted silver peg measure. The bottle also includes a Near-Field Communication (NFC) tag and a custom authentication card for advanced authentication. With the Amrut Expedition available in select markets including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Dubai, Australia, and Singapore, this is your chance to get your hands on the most expensive whisky in India.
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Yamazaki 55-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky
It was in 2020 that the world saw the oldest Japanese whisky being released. The Yamazaki 55 was sold in 2022 at a whopping 780,000 USD which amounts for a total of INR 6 Crores! It broke the record as the most expensive Japanese whisky in the world, with only 100 bottles in circulation. It has been vatted from Mizunara and American White Oak casks and carries a woody, earthy note that pairs effortlessly with the bittersweet flavor of the whisky.
Speaking of the packaging, let us tell you that the bottle comes elegantly wrapped in handmade echizen washi paper and is fastened with a plaited cord. So, if you think your home bar deserves a rare Japanese gem, you must get your hands on the Yamazaki 55!
Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whisky
Most of us are familiar with Johnnie Walker’s Red Label and Blue Label, however, the brand is also known for producing exclusive, luxurious, and limited-edition whisky. One of them is the Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whisky that was released in 2012. It was launched to celebrate the 60th year of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Back when it was released, it was sold for 227,700 USD (Approximately INR 1 crore!).
The Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whisky was produced only in a few hundred or so bottles. And that is enough to catch the fancy of whisky connoisseurs around the world. After all, how can it not with its luxurious crystal decanter that resembles a diamond! If you love diamonds and whisky both, you must get your hands on the Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whisky!
Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection
The last expensive whisky you must know about this World Whisky Day is the one that was distilled even before World War II. The Glenfiddich 1937 was distilled in Speyside, Scotland, at the Glenfiddich Distillery and was emptied 64 years later in 2001. When it was emptied, only 61 bottles could be filled from the cask. This made the whisky an extremely rare whisky in the world at that time.
As for the price, it sold for around 157,520 USD – INR 1 crore 30 lakh! The Glenfiddich 1937 Rare Collection is one such piece in the history of whisky that tells a tale of exclusive craftsmanship and heritage. Not only that, the whisky is a brilliant collectible to grace your home bar!
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Summing Up
Which one of these whiskies impressed you the most? The Johnnie Walker Diamond Jubilee Whisky, the Yamazaki 55-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky, the Rampur Signature Reserve, or the other two in the list? Even though these whiskies are from different times, they are collectively unique. Some are still in retail, while some sit proudly on a collector’s shelf. However, one thing is for sure! Each of these bottles of whisky tells its tale. A tale that reflects their history, inception, craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless luxury that they’ve been bestowed upon.
