Expert: Paul Wagner - 9/23/2007

Question
would you happened to know how much this bottle is worth is is sealed an never been open I can't seem to find it online back in the day it cost 3.20

Answer
HI Mona

Gin is a pretty industrial product--it can be made with lots of different bases, and most of the flavorings are not complicated.  This botle, although it may be old, won't have appreciated much in value.  That's because the alcohol levels in gin are so high that the liquid really doesn't change much over time.  The good news is that it is still going to be perfectly good to drink.  The bad news is that it hasn't changed much, so that value is pretty much about $10 or so.  You might get a bottle collector to pay a bit more---but I am not a bottle collecting expert.  

I'd go ahead and drink this stuff--if you like gin.  Or give it to a friend with a good story.  Nothing makes a martini taste better than a good story!

Paul Wagner