Whiskey made at George Washington's Mount Vernon farm has sold for $100,000 at auction.

Two bottles of a limited 24-bottle run of George Washington Distillery Straight Rye Whiskey, the first run produced at Mount Vernon in over 200 years, set the world record auction price for a bottle of American whiskey.

The lot contained bottles #1 and #2. As for the quality, the whiskey was produced in 2003, and aged in a specially-made oak cask by "a team of master distillers from America's most famous brands" for over two years at Mount Vernon.

The bidder, Marvin Shanken, chairman of M. Shanken Communications, the publishing company behind magazines like Wine Spectator and Impact, put forth the winning bid.

The first bottle will be donated to the George Washington Distillery Museum, while Shanken will enjoy the second bottle as a part of his personal collection.

Shanken says, "It's a great pleasure to be supportive of Historic Mount Vernon's education mission."

"At the same time, I'm proud to acquire the very first bottle of George Washington's whiskey in 200 years."

"We came together to celebrate George Washington's leadership, service and entrepreneurship, but also to celebrate an industry that values integrity, heritage and responsibility," said Distilled Spirits Council President Peter H. Cressy. "The success of this auction represents the fervor there is for George Washington's endeavors, and we're thrilled with the level of participation we've received. Shanken's contribution is a wonderful manifestation of his philanthropic spirit."