<p>The Macallan malt and bespoke Lalique crystal decanter fetched the massive sum at the auction held to raise money for 'charity: water', the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. The winning bid was made Monday evening by an unnamed woman.<br /><br />The Sotheby's sale was preceded by an international tour during which people were able to purchase 10 centilitre tasters of the malt. "We have had a phenomenal response to this very special and rare decanter," David Cox, director of Fine and Rare Whiskies for The Macallan, was quoted as saying.<br /><br />"We are absolutely thrilled with the result which has smashed the world record for the most expensive whisky ever sold," he added.</p>
<p>The Macallan malt and bespoke Lalique crystal decanter fetched the massive sum at the auction held to raise money for 'charity: water', the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. The winning bid was made Monday evening by an unnamed woman.<br /><br />The Sotheby's sale was preceded by an international tour during which people were able to purchase 10 centilitre tasters of the malt. "We have had a phenomenal response to this very special and rare decanter," David Cox, director of Fine and Rare Whiskies for The Macallan, was quoted as saying.<br /><br />"We are absolutely thrilled with the result which has smashed the world record for the most expensive whisky ever sold," he added.</p>