As the U.S. Celebrates 250 Years, Time for American Whiskey to Take a Bow
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American whiskey is gaining recognition as it celebrates the U.S. turning 250 years old. Brian Mosoff made headlines by purchasing the most expensive bottle of American whiskey for $162,500 at Sotheby’s, contributing to a record-breaking auction. This event reflects a growing appreciation for American whiskey's quality and cultural significance, paralleling the rise of American wine decades ago.
- ▪Brian Mosoff purchased the most expensive bottle of American whiskey ever recorded for $162,500.
- ▪The Great American Whiskey Collection auction raised $2.5 million, doubling pre-sale predictions.
- ▪American whiskey is emerging as a valuable collectible, with potential for price growth as interest increases.
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Brian Mosoff didn’t want to be the center of attention, so he left his table at Sotheby’s headquarters in the Breuer Building on New York City’s Madison Avenue and drifted to the back of the auction room. As the lots rolled by, Mosoff watched quietly, still fortified by the exclusive tasting laid on to butter up bidders prior to the action.Sensing his moment, Mosoff struck, raising paddle 2529 for the first time. Another flourish wasn’t needed. The gavel came down and Mosoff had made history—purchasing the most expensive bottle of American whiskey ever recorded: $162,500 for an Old Rip Van Winkle 20-Year-Old Single Barrel “Sam’s” bourbon.“There was no part of me that felt, ‘What have you done?’” Mosoff, 41, tells TIME by video call from his home in New York City.
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