In recent years, collectors of alcohol have spent millions of dollars at both auctions and private sales to acquire highly coveted bottles of liquor and wine.
Last January, Vietnamese collector Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan made headlines by spending over $2 million on a rare bottle of cognac during a private sale. This significant purchase adds to Viet’s extensive collection, which is estimated to be worth more than $190 million, according to the Guardian.
While many people can find an enjoyable bottle of wine or liquor for under $100, for connoisseurs and collectors, high-end alcohol is seen as an investment similar to fine art or luxury cars. This is particularly true for whiskey and wine, both known to improve in quality and value with age.
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