World's oldest rum collection realises record $212,000 at Christie's

World's oldest rum collection realises record $212,000 at Christie's

A set of 16 bottles from the world's oldest rum collection auctioned on December 11
Oldest rum ever auctioned beats estimate by 594%

Oldest rum ever auctioned beats estimate by 594%

Produced by slaves in 1780, 12 bottles of the oldest rum ever auctioned made $135,500
Oldest rum offered at auction to sell for $19,500 at Christie's

Oldest rum offered at auction to sell for $19,500 at Christie's

The oldest rum to be offered at auction was made 230 years ago by slaves in Barbados

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