The bottle of Macallan Vintage 1926 was the most anticipated item at the auction, causing a bidding war that pushed the selling price by $24,000 over its estimated value.
"It's one of the most expensive prices ever for a bottle of whisky anywhere in the world," said Christie's spokesman Rick Pike.
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