Expert: Paul Wagner - 2/16/2010

Question
I have a few bottle from my grand dad who worked at seagrams.  Couple are zodiac bottles with two zodiac signs one on each side.  supposedly the whiskey was poison and they were dumped and never sold.  Do you have idea of the value or where I might find out.  Also a football figure called Kessler.  and a Canadian goose.  Thanks.

Answer
Hi Diana

Distilled spirits don't usually increase in value over time in the bottle--the alcohol levels are too high.  But what you are talking about may be collectible bottles!

I would suggest that you contact the guys at antiquebottles.com  They have a terrific website of information, photos of lots of their bottles, and they also have a nice group of people who will try to give you an idea of your bottle is worth anything.

They're the best that I know of!

Hope that helps

Paul wagner