Most Expensive Alcoholic Drinks in the World You Didn’t Know Exist
You must have heard about the world’s most expensive house, shoes or rings, but what about the world’s most expensive alcoholic drinks? Those who have money can buy anything then it doesn’t matter if it is a ridiculously expensive drink.
Ever since the world was introduced to the pleasure of drinking, there has been a remarkable improvement in the tastes of alcoholic drinks for creating a better, more refined taste. The price of a drink depends on various factors such as ingredients used, the method, the packaging, and how old it is (the older, the better or should we say, the older, the pricier). Even the brand name plays an important part.
The drinks with hefty price tags are for affluent people. But don’t worry if you can’t afford as there are always cheaper options available. We’ve rounded up a list of the outrageously priced alcoholic beverages in 2018. Let’s have a look at our list of top 6!
Most Expensive Alcoholic Drinks 2018
6. Diva Vodka — $1.3 million
Sixth on our list is Diva Vodka that is worth $1.3 million. The production of Diva Vodka involves a meticulous distilling process through precious stones. To ensure the authentic opulent taste, the content is also gone through filtration with precious stones. It comes with a bottle that is too pretty, having precious crystals stored inside its center. Want to gift the crystals away or want to save them as a keepsake? Just take ‘em out!
5. Mendis Coconut Brandy — $1.3 million
The Mendis Coconut Brandy is launched by an American distillery. They used premium ingredients from Sri Lanka and aged for two years in rare wood casks to make produce the first clear brandy in the world. It looks like the company is more concerned with the marketing as they named their product “The Million Dollar Bottle”. That is, in fact, true as Mendis Coconut Brandy boosts a seven-figure price tag; it is worth $1.3 million. This will probably give you not just a hangover but an expensive hangover!
4. Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne — $2.7 million
Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Grande Champagne is cognac in honor of Henri IV, aged in the barrels for over 100 years. Named as the “DNA of Cognac, the essence of the water of life”, this cognac bottle is filled with 100 cl. Of Ultra-Premium Cognac Grande Champagne. The bottle for this pricey liquor is designed by legendary jeweler Jose Davalos and is identical to the bottle of Pasión Azteca, Platinum Liquor Bottle by Tequila Ley. The bottle is adorned in 7000 diamonds and 24-carat gold.
3. Billionaire Vodka — $3.7 million
Number three on our list is Billionaire Vodka. And as the name tells, this liquor is for billionaires (and millionaires). But wait, does it cost a billion dollars? The Billionaire Vodka from the house of Leos Verres Luxury Group is worth $3.7 million, also happens to be the world’s most expensive vodka. The 5-liter bottle of the softest and purest vodka is embellished with 3,000 diamonds and faux fur on the cap.
2. Pasión Azteca, Platinum Liquor Bottle by Tequila Ley — $3.5 million
Released in 2010 by Tequila Ley, Pasión Azteca, Platinum Liquor Bottle by Tequila Ley has a price of $3.5 million (with a bottle being sold for as high as $4.7 million). The high-end bottle of this top-shelf liquor is designed by Alejandro Gomez Oropeza, a Mexican artist. The white gold and platinum bottle is encrusted with 6,400 diamonds, and that’s where lies much of its value. Now, who wouldn’t love to taste the drink in such a pretty and extravagant bottle!
1. D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme — $44 million
What makes this liquor 11 times pricier than the second place holder? No doubt it is made from the sweetest lemons off the coast of Italy and distilled by the Antica Distillereria. But what makes this drink super expensive is its explicit diamond encrusted extravagant bottle. The dramatic, over-the-top bottle for this liquor is designed by Stuart Hughes, who is a British luxury designer. Also known for designing the diamond encrusted belt worth $250,000 and a million dollars suit. Worth $44 million, D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme boosts three 13-carat single-cut diamonds on the bottleneck as well as another 18.5-carat. So, if you are done with the drink, why not put the bottle on display?
