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.
Probably not a half-million dollars. A large crystal decanter filled with rare Macallan M whisky sold for $628,205 at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong this weekend. That hefty price tag set a new world record for the most expensive single-malt whisky sold at auction. What makes this whisky so special? Mostly, its rarity.