Beverages/Value of old spirits
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Question
I was wondering what the value of a bottle of Courvoisier VSOP circa 1991 or 1992 would be.
Also I have a bottle of Tia Maria from about 1970, what would the worth of that be.
Thank you
Hi Lisa
Because distilled spirits don't change in the bottle (the alcohol levels are too high) these don't increase in value the way some wines do. These are worth more or less what a current bottling from the same producer would be worth. The VSOP might get about $50-60, and the Tia Maria somewhat less.
Sorry to be the bearer of sad news.
Paul Wagner
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