Expert: Paul Wagner - 7/21/2008

Question
I have a bottle my great uncle won at a diner in 1945 and it has yvette in it.  How much is it worth if anything?

Answer
Hi AJ

I have to admit I was a little surprised at this.  Because Yvette has not veen available in the US Market for many years, your bottle might have some interest to collectors of such things.  Here's a great article by Jason Wilson of the Washington Post about it:

www.northjersey.com/food/Old_forgotten_liqueurs_offer_a_taste_of_nostalgia.html

You might try reaching out for Jason...here is his email address:

jasonwilson@snip.net

Or drop a note to Eric Seed who is now importing Yvette, to see if they know anyone who is interested in your bottle. His contact information is here:

http://www.alpenz.com/contact.htm

Paul Wagner