The anonymous buyer of the largest bottle of whisky ever created was a world record-breaking aficionado in Vietnam who owns a whisky and cognac collection worth an estimated £158.3million, it has been revealed. A seasoned investor in rare spirits, Mr Viet is celebrated for his three decades-long passion for seeking out the world’s rarest, oldest and most exquisite cognac and whisky bottles. The Intrepid’s new home sees it join treasures including the world’s only complete Macallan Fine & Rare series, the world’s largest bottle of cognac, the world’s oldest bottle of whisky – believed to be almost 150 years old – and many other rare and highly valuable whisky bottles and cognacs. The history and traditions of whisky-making give each one its rarity, and that’s the value I see in each bottle. The mixed media painting by renowned Cornish artist Susan Haseman was warmly accepted by Mr Viet, who plans to hang it on the wall beside The Intrepid.

Source: Express August 31, 2023 11:30 UTC