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.
The bottle, which has been carefully preserved by the Croizet (pronounced KWA-ZAY) family for more than 150 years, was sold at auction in Shanghai, China, for 1 million yuan (approx. $156,760) and is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive cognac sold at auction.