Black Bowmore 1964

$6,000

Only 5,812 bottles of this Islay treasure were produced. Today they retail for the price of a good used car. Bowmore describes what that dear price tag delivers: "On the palate, the concentration of flavours is mind boggling. They gently roll over the tongue like waves to the shore." Drop by the Park Avenue Liquor shop and pick up a bottle for a soothing $6,000.

Travel tip: Quaich Bar, Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

If you’re not ready to commit to the whole bottle of Bowmore, pay by the dram at this charming country-house hotel, near the fabled Malt Whisky Trail, which winds through many of the Highlands' grand distilleries. The Quaich Bar features hundreds of single malts, including the Black Bowmore 1964 second release, which goes for about $544 per 25ml.

For more information: Black Bowmore, Park Avenue Liquor and Craigellachie Hotel