A 30-YEAR-old bottle of whiskey is now the world’s most expensive after it sold for £2.2million.
The Emerald Isle triple-distilled single malt is said to be the rarest in existence.
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It beat the previous record holder, a Macallan 1926 sold in November, by £79,000.
US collector Mike Daley, who bought it from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co, said: “Luxury scotch, to me, is already a crowded type of market.
“But we’re only just starting to see luxury Irish make a name for itself.
In the years to come, it will get to where scotch is today.”
Emerald Isle’s walnut case includes a single decanter, a Fabergé egg containing an emerald gem, a custom timepiece, and a pair of Cohiba cigars.
Critics say this explains its high value.
But the Craft Irish Whiskey Co said: “This falls flat given The Macallan 1926 was one of only 12 bottles covered with a label designed by Italian painter Valerio Adami, adding considerable value to its price.”
Distillery founder, Jay Bradley, added: “This is a monumental achievement for my business.
“There’s a lot more to come.”