AboutPaul Wagner Expertise I have spent most of my adult life eating and drinking throughout the world, and can usually remember some of it!
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Past/Present clients Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Company, The Court of Master Sommeliers, Constellation Wines, The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Vinitaly, Napa County Agricultural Commissioner.
Expert: Paul Wagner Date: 7/18/2008 Subject: Antique bottle of tiffany crystal seagrams (sealed)
Question hello, I am asking if you can tell me what a bottle of
1975 Seagram's Whisky "Tiffany crystal" bottle Unopened with original box is worth?
Thanks,Bob
Answer HI Bob
Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time the way some fine wines do. The good news is that this bottle should be fine to drink. The bad news is that it doesn't taste much different from when it was bottled...and won't have gained much in value, either. These would probably sell for roughly the same price as a current release--this one might sell for $100 in the right market.
Bear in mind that it is illegal for private individuals in the USA to sell alcoholic beverages. You'll have to work through a retailer or auction house who will take a commission on any sale.
You might check with the people at antiquebottles.com to see of the bottle itself is worth more than the liquor inside...
