For his first birthday in 1992, Pete, the father of 28-year-old Matthew Robson of Tonton, England, gave him a unique present: an 18-year-old bottle of Macallan single malt whiskey. He had no idea that this present would be the start of a special custom that would last for over thirty years.
Time and again, Pete gave his kid a bottle of whisky for his birthday, along with the very tight directive that it be kept unopened at all times. Even though Matthew thought it was a little strange, he obediently followed his father’s instructions and, over the years, collected 28 bottles of whisky.
What was once an odd birthday custom developed into a priceless collection.
Renowned specialists in rare whiskey argue that it makes for an ideal collection, pointing to the notable increase in Macallan whisky’s price in the last ten years. Matthew chose to part with this treasured collection even though he had never tried the whisky. His rationale?
To start a new chapter in his life and put a stop to a special family tradition by using the money raised to purchase his first house.