In recent years, alcohol collectors have spent over a million dollars, both at auctions and private sales, purchasing particularly coveted bottles of liquor and wine.
Last January, Vietnamese collector Viet Nguyen Dinh Tuan spent more than $2 million on a rare bottle of cognac in a private sale. This was far from Viet’s first expensive alcohol purchase, as it’s estimated that his spirits collection is worth more than $190 million.
For many, an enjoyable bottle of wine or liquor can be purchased for less than $100. However, for connoisseurs and collectors, high-end alcohol is an investment comparable to fine art or sports cars. This is especially true for whiskey and wine, both of which are known to improve with age.
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