Expert: Paul Wagner - 7/27/2010

Question
I have a range of old liquor that I would like to sell fast for the best possible prices.
This includes 1961 Moet and Chandon, Original Cointreau - boxed,  QE2 Malt Whiskey and 1966 Frescobaldi - Vinsento

Answer
Hi Edna

The old wines (Moet Chandon and Vin Santo) are too  old now--I don't think anyone would pay any money  for them.  And the liquors, (whiskey and Cointreau) are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time, which means they don't appreciate much in value, either.

I'm afraid the whole lot might not fetch fifty pounds, and then you would have to pay a commission on top of that to the auction house.

I suggest you drink them or give them to friends who might appreciate them,

Sorry that I don't have better news for you.

Paul Wagner