In recent years, alcohol collectors have spent millions of dollars, both at auctions and in private sales, acquiring highly sought-after bottles of liquor and wine.
Last January, Vietnamese collector Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan spent over $2 million on a rare bottle of cognac in a private sale. This was not Viet’s first high-cost purchase; his spirits collection is estimated to be worth over $190 million, according to the Guardian.
For most people, an enjoyable bottle of wine or liquor can be bought for less than $100. However, for collectors and connoisseurs, high-end alcohol represents an investment comparable 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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