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Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 Release
This edition is a unique sort of whisky made by Suntory. It is made from carefully picked malt whiskies that have aged for a long time in special Japanese oak barrels called Mizunara. These barrels give the whisky an exceptionally spicy and woody flavor, with traces of sandalwood and agarwood. This makes it distinctly Japanese.
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Old Rip Van Winkle 25
If you think waiting 23 years for bourbon is quite a while, imagine waiting for Old Rip Van Winkle 25. This whiskey started maturing in 1989. After some time, it moved somewhere else to age even more. In 2014, they stopped it from getting older by storing it in special tanks.
They just made 710 bottles from 11 barrels, and each bottle initially cost $1,800. But, if you get it from somebody who isn't the original merchant, it could cost you about $15,000. The bottle comes in a fancy wooden box with a metal plate that says it was snoozing for 25 years. Plus, the box lid is produced using barrels similar to those used to age the whiskey.
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Glenfiddich 50 Year Old Whisky
The Glenfiddich 50 is a unique whisky. It was made 50 years ago and first sold in 2009. 500 bottles were made, and 50 were sold worldwide every year. It is been a long time since it was first sold, so every one of the bottles is likely sold out now.
If you find one of these bottles, you are in for a treat! It comes in a fancy silver bottle from Scotland and a certificate signed by the maker. However, it is truly costly — back in 2012, the maker said it was worth more than $26,000!
Where to Find These Hidden Treasures
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Specialty Liquor Stores
Seek out establishments that specialize in rare and vintage spirits. These treasure troves often have connections with collectors and distilleries. This gives them access to bottles that you won't find anywhere else.
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Online Auctions
The internet has made it simpler than ever to find rare spirits worldwide. Numerous sites routinely feature auctions with coveted bottles up for grabs.
Over to you
The next time you’re looking for something phenomenal, look beyond the ordinary. Search out the rare finds that wait in the shadows, ready to be revealed by those who taste the finer things in life. After all, why settle for anything less than phenomenal in a world loaded with ordinary spirits?
