Whisky Trinity

In an exciting and unprecedented phenomenon, three whisky brands have detached themselves from the pack to become auction sensations, operating in their own high orbit in the eyes of drinkers and collectors. In salesrooms, millions of dollars are being spent on liquid from these three, far in excess of the totals spent on most others. Wine Spectator's Jonny McCormick explains.

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