His father and his paternal grandfather, John S. McCain Sr., both became four-star United States Navy admirals. The McCain family followed his father to various naval postings in the United States and the Pacific.
At $60,000 per 750 ml, Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani, is the most expensive. Bottled in solid gold, it weighs 24 karats. Its designer Fernando Altamirano of Tequila Ley fame, is also credited as the creator of one of the most exclusive spirits.
Here are some of the most expensive bottles to have ever sold at auction. 1  Alcohol has been around for centuries, with beer reportedly as old as civilization itself. In more recent times, bidding wars for bottles of beer, wine and other booze have erupted and pushed prices of certain bottles to all-time highs. Here are some of the most expensive bottles to have ever sold at auction.