In recent years, collectors have spent millions of dollars at auctions and private sales to acquire highly sought-after bottles of liquor and wine.
In January, Vietnamese collector Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan spent over $2 million on a rare bottle of cognac in a private transaction. This was not his first major purchase, as his spirits collection is estimated to be worth more than $190 million, according to the Guardian.
For most people, a good bottle of wine or liquor can be bought for under $100. However, for connoisseurs and collectors, high-end alcohol represents an investment similar to fine art or luxury cars. This is especially true for whiskey and wine, both of which are known to improve with age.
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