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About Paul Wagner
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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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Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Company, The Court of Master Sommeliers, Constellation Wines, The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Vinitaly, Napa County Agricultural Commissioner.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

Cognacs11/19/2009
  Q: I received a case of liquor from and old friend who is moving and doesn't drink. In the case he ...
  A: While the wines are probably dead to the world, distilled products like Cognac are so high in ...
Very old scotch11/17/2009
  Q: I have some unopened bottles of Haig and Haig. The top looks like tin or maybe lead, it is soft, ...
  A: What worries me about this one is the change in color. There is pretty good evidence that this ...
value on an item11/10/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me a value on a glenfiddich unblended scotch whisky. 86'proof,43'gay ...
  A: Distilled apirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time, for better ...
jacques thomas hine grande champagne cognac family reserve11/4/2009
  Q: I have bean passed down from my grandfather in law a bottle of "Jacques Thomas Hine family reserve ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't really change much over time in ...
I W Harper Bourbon 100 proof11/3/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of I W Harper straight bourbon whiskey 100 proof made in 1973 bottled in 1977. It ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time in the ...
asbach uralt rhineland brandy10/31/2009
  Q: Hope you can help. I have a litre bottle of german brandy Asbach Uralt on the reverse states NAAFI ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much at all over time. ...
what is the value of this whisky10/29/2009
  Q: I have 2 bottles of beams bourbon. one is from 1972 aged 175 months unopened with the tax seal still ...
  A: Distilled products like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way some fine wines do--the ...
full wine bottles10/29/2009
  Q: i found 3 wine bottles full at an old farm house wondering what they are worth? unopened goldener ...
  A: These were all inexpensive wines when they were bottled, and we never intended to be aged for ten ...
burnett gin bottle10/29/2009
  Q: I found a clear glass, square shaped gin bottle. It has Sir Thomas Burnett& co. and london dry gin ...
  A: I am an expert on beverages, but not their packaging! I can't tell you if this bottle is ...
Bourbon Heritage Collection10/26/2009
  Q: I have a complete set of the 750ml Bourbon Heritage Collection (with wooden display platform) that I ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't really change much once they have been bottled--the level of ...
Value of old bottle of chivas10/26/2009
  Q: I found a old bottle of royal salute scoth whiskey in a dark brown ceramic flagon with the chivas ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't really change much once they have been bottled--the level of ...
Beameister10/25/2009
  Q: I have an un-opened bottle of 1973 Beameister Bernkasteler Riesling, 680 mil blue bottle in very ...
  A: This was a pleasant wine when it was released, with notes of green apple in the nose, and a ...
Old Armagnac Castare'De10/19/2009
  Q: I am trying to find the value of different years of Armagnac Castare'De the years are ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. The good ...
bottle of black and white whisky10/14/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of black and white whiskey that was never opened it has no date on the label or ...
  A: Well...I can tell you it was bottled and labeled after 1952--that's the year that Queen Elizabeth ...
Brandy10/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1978 Anniversaire 750ml bottle of ROTHSCHILD Extra Fine Brandy NAPOLEON V.S.O.P. , the ...
  A: When it comes to what distilled products are worth, age really doesn't matter. Distilled spirits ...
Langs Blended Scotch Whiskey10/1/2009
  Q: We have a bottle that says 8 yr old scotch, distributed by lang brothers in Glasgow Scotland. We ...
  A: When it comes to what distilled products are worth, age really doesn't matter. Distilled spirits ...
Bacardi rum10/1/2009
  Q: A friend has asked me to discover the approximate value of a bottle of rum he bought while in the ...
  A: When it comes to what distilled products are worth, age really doesn't matter. Distilled spirits ...
Jurgen Peters Schiedam9/29/2009
  Q: found at the bottom of Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. It's probably around 200 years old. It was ...
  A: Schiedam, a town in Holland, was a major source of gin for centuries, and bottled gin under a lot of ...
OLD HENNESSY BOTTLE9/29/2009
  Q: This unopened bottle of cognac has three stars on the top label. the second label in the middle says ...
  A: Hennessy is a well-known and respected produced of Cognac--brandy made in the southwest of France ...
Brandy Terry9/25/2009
  Q: First of all, I must be up front about the fact that I am clueless about any liquor, needless to ...
  A: Terry was once a major player in the Spanish brandy market..although the brand isn't as strong as it ...
collector items?9/16/2009
  Q: I stumbled upon some old unopened handles of whiskey. A couple I know off hand are VAT69, and Black ...
  A: Distilled spirits are rarely vintage dated, because their alcohol levels are so high that they don't ...
1947 (?) Brugerolle Cognac9/9/2009
  Q: I recently inherited an unopened bottle of Brugerolle Cognac which I believe may have been bottled ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that distilled products like this do not change much, for better or ...
I.W. Harper Bottles9/9/2009
  Q: I found bottles in our crawl space of the house we bought. Looking for anyone in the market for ...
  A: Distilled products like this do not change much over time, for better or for worse, because the ...
Age of a Black & White Ceramic Decanter8/25/2009
  Q: I found at in my fathers estate an un-opened bottle of Black & White Sctoch in a "Premium 12 year ...
  A: This is a great question---the scotch inside the bottle isn't worth that much money. Distilled ...
a bottle 50 yrs old8/18/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of bols ballarina gold liquor. what is it worth please a dancing ballarina in ...
  A: These were developed as a promotional item for Bols in the 1950s...although some date from before ...
white horse whisky8/13/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of white horse whisky original seal and unopened from 1956 im not sure of the the ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
jw gold label8/10/2009
  Q: I read your earlier questions/answers re. JW GOLD LABLE "reserve". I even took your suggestion and ...
  A: Yes, Johnny Walker makes a Gold Label reserve--but like all Johnny Walker products, you should see ...
drinks8/10/2009
  Q: how to make oranguice
  A: THe secret to orange juice is to get sweet oranges! Then just cut them in half, and squeeze the ...
jw gold label "reserve"8/10/2009
  Q: I read your earlier questions/answers re. JW GOLD LABLE "reserve". I even took your suggestion and ...
  A: Johnny Walker has different labels for different countries, so there is no hard and fast rule. The ...
T. Noirot & CIE8/9/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of T.Noirot& CIE From Nancy France 930 ml The only other words that can be read are ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time---and don't ...
alcohol de cana 192 proof8/8/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of alcohol de cana 192 proof from 1971 . It is unopened and I have all the numbers ...
  A: This won't have much value on the market, but you can certainly use it as a mixer. I will have ...
Old sealed liquor8/7/2009
  Q: We have 8 bottles of old rarity imported in 1940 and at that time was 12 years old....they are in ...
  A: Distilled spirits like these don't change much over time--the alcohol level is too high. SO the ...
An old bacardi bottle of rum7/30/2009
  Q: Paul I have a tall Bacardi bottle of rum, it has 1873 on the front. How can I verify the exact year ...
  A: This is a solera product, which means that the original blend was started in 1873, and each year ...
Old Seagrams Bottle7/27/2009
  Q: I scuba dive and on a recent dive I found a Seagrams Bottle the I am looking form some information ...
  A: I can't tell you much about this bottle--but then, I am an expert in beverages, not bottles. But ...
B and B Le Directeur7/26/2009
  Q: I have read your previous responses regarding vintage liqueur, but hope this might be different. I ...
  A: I am afraid that even this bottle is not one that will attract connoisseurs. My educated guess is ...
Old Blend Scotch Whisky bottle7/14/2009
  Q: I have a sealed bottle of White Horse, which has a EG N824318 on its lable. Please can you advise if ...
  A: Sorry for the delay-I didn't get this question before I left on a trip backpacking... In general, ...
W C Fields Whiskey Decanter7/13/2009
  Q: I have a W C Fields Private Stock Kentucy Straight Bourbon Whiskey decanter, sealed with IRS ...
  A: I can't tell you much about the whiskey--this was a promotional bottle, not a long term brand they ...
Jack Daniels Whiskey Old Time Sour Mash7/11/2009
  Q: Im not familar with liqour but i got a bottle of jack daniels old time sour mash whiskey that is ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
white horse whiskey7/11/2009
  Q: My father has a bottle of White horse old blend scotch whiskey. The bottle number is 5243777. Is it ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
canadian masterpiece whiskey7/1/2009
  Q: is canadian masterpiece whiskey still produced?
  A: I don't believe so. Many of these distilleries in Canada first opened during Prohibition ( I think ...
Old Sealed Bottles of Seagrams 5 & Seagrams 77/1/2009
  Q: I have sealed bottles of Seagrams 5& Seagrams & that are approximately 50 years old and want to know ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like this don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
value of old unopened bottles6/24/2009
  Q: I have a few unopened bottles of old liquor. I was wondering if you could tell me the value of ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liquors don't improve with age in the bottle the way some fine ...
69 Drambuie6/24/2009
  Q: Would you happen to know the worth of an unopened 1969 bottle of Drambuie would be? Thanks, Laura ...
  A: In general, distilled sprits and liqueurs like Drambuie don't improve with age in the bottle the way ...
Wedding Quantities6/23/2009
  Q: I am having a wedding in July and I want to make sure I will be set for quantities. We are looking ...
  A: This is a really good question--and one that isn't asked often enough! Here are my thoughts: 1. ...
Bols 4-Compartment6/22/2009
  Q: When cleaning out my grandmother's place, we found a bottle of Bols with 4 compartments containing ...
  A: These were developed as a promotional item for Bols in the 1950s...although some date from before ...
1979 Chateau Le Bosq Medoc6/13/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of this wine that was given to me by a friend years ago. It's been kept on its side ...
  A: I am afraid this bottle is past its good years. If it is indeed from Chateau Leboscq or Le Boscq ...
OLD!!!!!!!!! Remy Martin in sealed bottle6/13/2009
  Q: I have a very old bottle of remy matin fine champagne cognac. It has a centurian man on the ...
  A: I can't tell you the meaning of the numbers on the seal, but I don't believe your bottle is ...
Crown Royal 1946 Canadian Club 19536/9/2009
  Q: I have one bottle of Crown Royal dated 1946 and a bottle of Canadian Club from 1953. Both are ...
  A: They won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
JW Gold Label Reserve6/8/2009
  Q: I have purchased Gold Label but when I opened the box it was Gold Label Reserve before that I never ...
  A: I believe that these are the same product. It is usually age for 18 years, but they have stopped ...
Bottle of unopend black and white circa 18896/7/2009
  Q: What Is the aproximate value of a bottle of unopened James Buchanan & co black and white scotch from ...
  A: It won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
White Horse Scotch sertial number 1374886/6/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of White Horse Scotch that came from my father's estate. I think it may have come ...
  A: It won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
1970's Jim Beam6/5/2009
  Q: Have an unopened 70's jim beat bottle shaped like the state of South Carolina, any idea of the ...
  A: It won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
Old armagnac6/5/2009
  Q: I received a bottle of Cuvee Jean IV armagnac in 1977. It was reputed to be over 100 years old at ...
  A: This is very good stuff, but distilled products are so high in alcohol that they don't change much ...
White Horse Blended Scotch Wiskey6/4/2009
  Q: I too have an unopened bottle of White Horse that was given to my husband by his father. It is in a ...
  A: It won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
Cognac6/4/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Napolian brand Cognac, 4/5 qt. bought in 1940, already aged 50 yrs. then. ...
  A: It won't have much value to connoisseurs, because distilled products are so high in alcohol that ...
JULIUS KAYSER AND CO.5/28/2009
  Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE OF MOSELBLUECHEN,DATED 1955.IS IT SAFE TO DRINK AND IS IT OF ANY VALUE?
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that this bottle is far too old to have any value. These wines were ...
an old scotch5/28/2009
  Q: I have a small bottle maybe 3 shots worth of "Black & White" Buchanans choice old scotch whisky. It ...
  A: I don't the history of this bottle--distillers have always bottled some of their product in these ...
unopened 1936 bottle5/26/2009
  Q: My grandmother recently passed away and in her liquor cabinet was a bottle of creme de Cacao Choa ...
  A: Products that are this high in alcohol don't really change much in the bottle over time--the alcohol ...
1937 Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky5/24/2009
  Q: I was wondering what the approximate value of this whisky would be? It is unopened, 86.8 proof, and ...
  A: Products that are this high in alcohol don't really change much in the bottle over time--the alcohol ...
Galliano set of 3 liquors5/24/2009
  Q: My friend has a set of 3 liquors made by Galliano. These were given to his parents as a wedding ...
  A: Products that are this high in alcohol don't really change much in the bottle over time--the alcohol ...
Watermelon juice5/24/2009
  Q: I know this mightn't be what you normaly deal with but I'm not sure who else to ask: "Like all ...
  A: This is a great question. First of all, you have to remember that about 85% of the flavor we ...
King George IV Whisky5/18/2009
  Q: My father found a bottle of the King George IV. The bottle dates back to 1943 and the seal has not ...
  A: This is a fun bottle for historical interest...but that doesn't mean that it will be of interest to ...
alcohol effects4/22/2009
  Q: A recent discussion about Bali with some friends brought up the "apparent" lessened effect of ...
  A: I don't believe there is anything in the scientific literature about the effects of humidity on the ...
Seagrams Crown Royal 19674/22/2009
  Q: 1967 is stamped on the bottle. It has never been opened. Is it safe to drink?
  A: Yes. Distilled products like this are so high in alcohol that they really don't change much over ...
cognac4/21/2009
  Q: please tell me all you can about these two bottles of cognac. the courvoisier has a date 1889 when ...
  A: A note of explanation: 1. The dates of the awards have nothing to do with when the stuff was ...
remy martin louis xiii4/21/2009
  Q: i am a designer doing a cigar/brandy man's room theme. trying to get a empty bottle to use for 1 ...
  A: Ooof! You could try ebay---they sometimes have these for sale. But because the stuff is SO ...
Laine Napoleon Brandy4/20/2009
  Q: I was cleaning out my grandparents old house and stumbled across a green bottle of Laine Napoleon ...
  A: It's worth about $15-20. Distilled products like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change ...
BOLS BALLERINA BOTTLE AND ORDER OF MERIT WHISKY BOTTLE4/19/2009
  Q: I WANT TO KNOW IF THESE BOTTLES ARE WORTH ANY THING. I HAVE A BOLS BALLERINA MUSIC BOX BOTTLE, NEVER ...
  A: The Bols ballerina bottles appear on ebay on a regular basis--and sell for between about $35-50. ...
Dickel Whisky bottle4/19/2009
  Q: I have a souvenir bottle of Dickel Whisky. It has a long arched snout and it is in a leather ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much over time, because the alcohol level is so high. The ...
age and worth?4/16/2009
  Q: i have an old bottle of Seagram's 7 in its red cardboard box with acorns and Holies and bells looks ...
  A: DIstilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't really change much over time. ...
Macallan4/16/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Macallan 25 years old sherry oak cask, 25th anniversary edition. What would be ...
  A: Products that are this high in alcohol don't really change much in the bottle--the alcohol pretty ...
Scotch Whiskey4/15/2009
  Q: I have a very old bottle of whiskey bottled by the waterloo bridge distillery in London. The brand ...
  A: Good question. In my experience, there are not a lot of collectors like this--certainly not among ...
Bols - 1976 bottle4/15/2009
  Q: My parents have a bottle of Bols liqueur that was given to them in 1976. This bottle has never been ...
  A: I see these on ebay every once in a while, and they sell for between about $35-50. Distilled ...
Scotch Whiskey4/14/2009
  Q: I have a very old bottle of whiskey bottled by the waterloo bridge distillery in London. The brand ...
  A: This is a puzzler. Typically, Scotch Whisky is spelled without the "e" and I am a little confused ...
61 year old - 12 year old scotch4/9/2009
  Q: i recently found two bottles of ambassador scotch whisky in my celler,the bottles have a seal that ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change very much in the bottle at all, which means that your ...
Old Havana4/7/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Old Havana Apricot Brandy manufactured by Ramon Del collado & Co, P.O. Box ...
  A: WIthout looking at the label, I am going to have to guess on this one, but given that it comes from ...
chivas regal & midleton very rare4/6/2009
  Q: i was wondering if you could guess what each bottle might be worth...one bottle of midleton very ...
  A: You could try contacting Chivas directly, but I think you will be disappointed. Distilled spirits ...
Vintage bottle of courvoisier vsop champagne4/6/2009
  Q: I was given a large bottle of Courvoisier V.S.O.P Fine Champagne by the appointment of The Late King ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. The good ...
vintage courvoisier4/5/2009
  Q: I was recently given a 750ml unopened bottle of courvoisier that I would like to have dated and ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. The good ...
Irish Mist Liqueur4/5/2009
  Q: I have an unusual bottle of Irish Mist Liqueur. The bottle has never been open and is a product of ...
  A: Liqueur's like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. The good news is ...
Liquor Value4/3/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Extra Armagnac Sempe, with your expertise could you advise what the approximate ...
  A: This is lovely stuff! Distilled spirits like this don't change much overtime, because the alcohol ...
Seagram's4/1/2009
  Q: I have a unopened box with the gold stamp on top. How do I find the value on this bottle of Crown ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with age, because the alcohol level is too hihg. The ...
Thornes scotch glasses3/31/2009
  Q: We have a box of Thornes Scotch glasses trimmed with 22 Karat gold fired into the glasses. The box ...
  A: These were originally made as an incentive gift for retailers and consumers. They are attractive ...
Jack Daniels Tin3/31/2009
  Q: I too have a Jack Daniels tin dated 1904 world's fair. The only difference is that the tin ...
  A: The Jack Daniels inside isn't worth much more than a current bottling. Distilled spirits like this ...
Scotch Whisky3/29/2009
  Q: 17 years ago (1992) in Germany I bought, in plastic bottle, Ballantine's Scotch Whisky (40). The ...
  A: The whisky itself is pretty indistructible--it will last for many years because the alcohol level is ...
Whisky3/28/2009
  Q: my dad has an old (unopened) bottle of white horse whisky (old label with a serial number on back). ...
  A: Distilled spirits like these are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. They ...
10 L White horse whisky bottle - Value?3/26/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of white horse whisky about 30 odd years old. What would the value be roughly?
  A: Distilled products like whisky do not change much with age--the alcohol level is so high that they ...
coca cola bottles3/25/2009
  Q: my daughter has two or three cases of old coca cola bottles. How can she find out if they are worth ...
  A: I have the perfect solution for you: antiquebottles.com They are experts in old bottles, and have ...
interested in collecting3/24/2009
  Q: I am interested in collecting spirits and wines, but am reading a lot that it may not be worth wild ...
  A: Good question! Simply put, distilled spirits are so high in alcohol that they don't change much ...
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve3/20/2009
  Q: I have purchased a bottle of Johnnie Walker gold label reserve in another country. I have never seen ...
  A: I hear what you are saying...and I am guessing that this is a bottling that was made for another ...
Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve3/20/2009
  Q: I have purchased a bottle of Johnnie Walker gold label reserve in another country. I have never seen ...
  A: I think what you have here is a bottle of Johnny Walker Gold Label--a very good reserve Scotch that ...
Don Q Rum Conquistador rum decantor3/20/2009
  Q:
  A: I can answer your question about the rum, but for the decanter, I will have to send you to another ...
Questions about the very first coca-cola3/19/2009
  Q: I've heard that the original coca-cola contained a mixture of the juice of coca leaves, cane sugar, ...
  A: Ha! Yes, the very first recipes for Coca-Cola did apparently include part of the coca plant...but ...
Chivas Regal 25 yr Old3/18/2009
  Q: I was given a bottle of Chivas Regal 25 year old around 1972. It was recently stolen from my home, ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much over time in the bottle--the alcohol level is too ...
courvoisier cognac3/17/2009
  Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE OF COURVOISIER COGNAC BACACARAT VOC CYRSTAL DECANTER ( LATE 1960,S I BELIEVE) IN ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
The White Horse Cellar3/16/2009
  Q: While going thru my parents belongs, we can upon a box of glassware from the White Horse Cellar, on ...
  A: Individually, these might sell for about $10 apiece--these were marketing pieces that were made by ...
brandy from the prohibition3/14/2009
  Q: The seal has never been broken.But the cork started to rot years ago. It is slowly evaporating. Is ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much over time--the alcohol level is too high. So the good ...
Polish honey wine3/10/2009
  Q: Some years ago I had the distinct pleasure of tasting a polish honey wine by the name of WAWEL honey ...
  A: Wawel is actually a type of flavored honey-wine ( or mead ) made in Poland and named for a legendary ...
j.&f. martell cognac3/10/2009
  Q: I have acquired a bottle of the above, very old pale. The top is a flip design covered by a blue ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much over time the way some wines do--the alcohol level is ...
Tom Benton's Bourbon3/10/2009
  Q: I would like to know the rareness and the value of the following: A sealed 750ml bottle of Tom ...
  A: This is a nice commemorative bottling--but there are a couple different version of this, as I ...
value of old wine3/9/2009
  Q: I just opened a 1996 Grands Terroirs Vin de Pays d'Oc and it was very good. The vintner is Reserve ...
  A: The wines of the Languedoc have continued to improve over the past twenty years, and what were once ...
1963 BOTTLE OF CANADIAN WHISKY3/5/2009
  Q: IF I WERE TO PUT THIS BOTTLE OF WHISKY UP FOR AUCTION WOULD IT BE WORTH IT. WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle. They ...
Cocktail Age and Value3/4/2009
  Q: I am from Australia. I have been given an old 750 ml bottle of McWilliams Tropical Fruit cocktail. ...
  A: There are two parts of this cocktail--the distilled spirits and the tropical fruit. The spirits are ...
martell j&f cognac3/2/2009
  Q: just wondering, we have a bottle of martell j&f napoleon extra cognac with a matching plaque in ...
  A: I can't tell you the year--these companies go to great lengths to obfuscate that information--but ...
liquor value3/1/2009
  Q: I've got a box of old liquor and am wondering if it's worth anything? Chivas Regal aged 12 years / ...
  A: Distilled spirits are so high in alcohol that they don't appreciate with age the way some wines do. ...
liqueur3/1/2009
  Q: I have a bottle of Creme de Grand Marnier liqueur that appears to be solid--not liquefied. Is there ...
  A: The cream in Creme liqueurs is not as stable as most distilled products, and it sounds as if yours ...
Amarito Amaretto2/28/2009
  Q: I've been enjoying Amarito brand Amaretto for many years, but recently [within the last 3-6 months] ...
  A: This is one of many brands produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries in Kentucky...and you can write the ...
camus cognac vielle reserve2/26/2009
  Q: F 347 it is in a round cylinder it is on the right of the pic witch im pretty sure its a wade a i do ...
  A: This is a product that Camus doesn't make any more---they now have a new line, that includes a ...
Country of Origin of Special Cognac Bottle2/26/2009
  Q: I have a bottle as follows: The clear glass bottle with J.A.Hennessy & Co. Cognac/France (0.7 L) is ...
  A: I can assure you that this wasn't produced by either Hennessy or Remy Martin! Someone took the ...
Origin of early 1900's cognac bottle?2/18/2009
  Q: I have a unopened Cognac bottle that my dad's great uncle bought when he was over in Europe around ...
  A: Distilled products like this don't change with age, because the alcohol levels are so high nothing ...
Terry Brandy2/17/2009
  Q: My parents have a bottle of Terry brandy from the year 1900 (not the 1900 brand of Terry brandy), ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't improve with age ( they don't change much at all) because the ...
what's it worth2/17/2009
  Q: So i came across lots of old liquor in my basement amongst it was 8 bottles of 2-1-1969 tax seal ...
  A: Distilled products like Cognac don't improve (or get worse) with age. This is because the alcohol ...
What is a Black and White?2/16/2009
  Q: I thought I heard of a drink called a Black and White. My co-workers are saying no. Please let me ...
  A: There is a brand of scotch whisky with a pair of black and white terriers on the label that carries ...
Beam whiskey bottles2/16/2009
  Q: I have a few complete collector editions of James Lockhart whiskey bottles.The seal is still in ...
  A: Sorry, I am an expert on beverages, but not on bottles. One place you might be able to get an answer ...
concertrated ginger wine2/10/2009
  Q: my gran use to make this up for me and my to sisters i would like for my kids and granchildren to ...
  A: I don'tknowhow your gran used to mske this...but there are a lot of recipes. They usually start ...
60 Year Old Wine bottle2/7/2009
  Q: I have a 60 year old wine bottle.. I would like to sell it on auction.. I would like to have your ...
  A: If it is full of wine, then the wine is almost certainly way too old to be of interest to ...
Boggs Cranberry liquor2/5/2009
  Q: Is there any place to find this stored and maybe for sale.
  A: I am sorry to tell you that I haven't found any of this for some time. They stopped selling it a few ...
cognac2/3/2009
  Q: Found in a basement..Trocadero.cognac superior 1900,by Ramon del collado.po box 907,havana,cuba,this ...
  A: Let's start with the cognac: This may be of historical value, but distilled products like this don't ...
Value of a bottle of cognac2/1/2009
  Q: How much is an unopened bottle of 1969 courvoisier cognac worth? How much is an unopened bottle of ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't really change much over time--for ...
Case of 1941 B&W Scoth1/31/2009
  Q: Paul... ...I saw your answers re elderly hooch, but wanted to ask anyway. I've come across an entire ...
  A: This mayhave some historical value, but not to a connoisseur. You might check with ...
Making your own liquor1/31/2009
  Q: I have been researching how to make your own liquor. One web site suggested pouring beer into a pot, ...
  A: Yes, your system would work--more or less. Most distillers who use this kind of a still cut out the ...
Value of 2 Bottles of 40 Year Old Scotch1/24/2009
  Q: Maybe you can answer my question. My parents have 2 J&B Rare Blended Scotch Whiskey, 3.79 liter ...
  A: These are older bottles, but distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with age ...
Martell Medaillion VSOP Cognac1/23/2009
  Q: i have a bottle of Martell Medaillion VSOP Cognac that i found a 1980 ad for it in a french magazine ...
  A: These are older bottles, but distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with age ...
Value of a 1 gal 1960 bottle of COURVOISIER COGNAC '1960'1/21/2009
  Q: Any idea what this is worth? It is in excellent conditioned and unopened
  A: J. Distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with age because the alcohol level is ...
cognac1/20/2009
  Q: Paul, I note you answered another question about cognac, so here goes! I live in Eastern ...
  A: Distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with age because the alcohol level is so ...
Bellows $ Company Liqueur Irish Whiskey 19341/19/2009
  Q: I have 5 different bottles of unopened alcohol. Maybe the one I know the least about is the Bellows ...
  A: As for the liquor inside, Distilled products like this don't improve (or get worse) with age because ...
Wine Values1/19/2009
  Q: Wondering the value of first vintage 1991 Cab and Merlot of Paul Hobbs? I have verticals of these ...
  A: I haven't seen these come up at auction, so I can't really answer definitively--but in most cases, ...
pint in can1/18/2009
  Q: i have a pint in a can that you open with a key like an old coffee can...can you shed some light on ...
  A: As I think you suspect, the whisky inside isn't worth all that much--maybe about $20-25. The ...
Bols Ballerina1/17/2009
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Bols Ballerina gold liqueur which I think may be quite a bit older than ...
  A: I see these all the time. The liquid inside isn't worth much more than about $25, and the bottle ...
Bols Ballerina Couple Dancing1/16/2009
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Bols Liqour with Gold flecks, it has a couple dancing - working ...
  A: There were some other versions of this that are rarer...but still, so many were produced that they ...
cotes de bourg1/15/2009
  Q: I have no idea how much a bottle of wine that has been given to me is worth. It is a Chateau De ...
  A: Botes de Bourg is a region just outside of Bordeaux that has often been considered an up and coming ...
Bols Ballerina Couple Dancing1/15/2009
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Bols Liqour with Gold flecks, it has a couple dancing - working ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
1968 seagrams crown royal1/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1968 bottle of seagrams crown royal and was wondering if it was worth anything.
  A: Distilled spirits like this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
Beameister1/15/2009
  Q: I bought a bottle of Beameister Johannisberger Riesling in a tall yellow crock bottle that still has ...
  A: This was a wine made for early drinking, not long term aging, and I am afraid it is well past its ...
Black & White1/13/2009
  Q: Have a bottle of B&W, the bottom of bottle has the number "39"...can that be used to determine year?
  A: I can't be completely sure, but I think it is far more likely that this is the number of the bottle ...
Hennessy question1/12/2009
  Q: i have received this very old bottle of hennessy and i have no clue if its worth anything. So i dont ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
Mari Brizard Liquors1/10/2009
  Q: I have two old unopened bottles of Marie Brizard Blackberry brandy and Cream de menthe. How do I ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
Cognac bottle1/10/2009
  Q: I have an un-open bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu. It is a 4/5 quart bottle with the federal revenue ...
  A: This is very expensive stuff, and I think you can find it at retail for between $1500 and $!800 a ...
Cognac bottle1/9/2009
  Q: I have an un-open bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu. It is a 4/5 quart bottle with the federal revenue ...
  A: Distilled spirits lkike this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
Cognac1/9/2009
  Q: I have had a bottle(unopened and boxed) of courvoisier Napoleon old liqueur cognac No 0B4363 for ...
  A: Distilled spirits lkike this really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. ...
Boulaine VSOP Napolean Brandy1/8/2009
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of Boulaine VSOP Napolean Brandy distilled by Jean Boulaine, 33000 ...
  A: Distilled spirits really only develop and improve with age in the barrel, not the bottle. They are ...
Whisky - Sandeman1/8/2009
  Q: You had a question about Sandeman's - I would like to acquire a few bottles of the whisky if ...
  A: I know George Sandeman pretty well myself....but am afraid I have to tell you that the whisky is no ...
1952 coronation reserve grand marnier liquer1/7/2009
  Q: my mother has an immaculately kept 1952 queen's coronation grand marnier fine old champagne cognac ...
  A: This is a bottle from my birth year! Very cool. It won't have appreciated much in value--because ...
found some old bottles1/6/2009
  Q: I have found some old bottles that belonged to my grandfather. They are all unopened and i would ...
  A: The Bols and the Rum are both fine, but won't be worth lots of money---about $25 a bottle. They are ...
Courvoisier Bottle1/5/2009
  Q: I am trying to determine the age of a bottle of courvoisier but the label doesn't seem to indicate ...
  A: Your bottle doesn't indicate when it was bottled because distilled spirits really only develop and ...
underage drinking on privet property1/5/2009
  Q: I have been told that if you are on privet property and you have the owners permission you can drink ...
  A: This is a legal question, and I am not an attorney--and certainly not one licensed to give legal ...
prohibition liquor bottles1/4/2009
  Q: Paul, I saw your post from a few years ago about old liquor bottles. I have one as well I am ...
  A: As I have noted, I am not a bottle expert--I only know about what is inside the bottles! But you ...
Old Vintage Chateau la Gaffeliere1/4/2009
  Q: I recently "inherited" a 1962 Chateau la Gaffeliere Naudes. The label looks virtually hand printed ...
  A: Unless this wine was stored in immaculate conditions, (and recorked about 25 years ago) there is a ...
Hiram Walker brown glass flask1/3/2009
  Q: I have a very old Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc. on the cap bottle. It is a one pint brown glass bottle ...
  A: HIram Walker has a very high alcohol level, like other distilled products, so the value of the ...
Age of bottle from Jos.e.seagram & sons12/31/2008
  Q: Brown bottle with Federal Law Forbidsale or re-use of this bottle. Bottom has Made in USA 56 - 48. ...
  A: I am a wine and beverage expert, not a bottle expert, so I can't tell you much about this one. But ...
Bolla wine gift box12/30/2008
  Q: I have a Bolla wood gift box containing 1974 Soave Bolla, 1973 Bolla Valpolicella, 1973 Bolla ...
  A: I hae some bad news for you. All of these wines were quite nice when they were young, but none of ...
where can i buy hudson bay rum please12/29/2008
  Q: yours Maggie Neal
  A: I haven't seen a bottle of this for years---and I don't think that Hudson Bay makes it anymore. BUt ...
Napoleon French Brandy12/28/2008
  Q: At Christmas I received an old bottle of Napoleon French Brandy VSOP by E. Villard & Co. It's a ...
  A: It's drinakble--the alcohol level in Brandy is so high that it is protected from just about anything ...
Benedictine Dom B&B Le Directeur12/28/2008
  Q: Paul, I have a bottle that is similiar to others that have been described only my bottle has a gold ...
  A: I can't find any record of Benedictine making two different version of this stuff, so I can only ...
Beam's choice lockhart bourban sealed12/24/2008
  Q: i have 2 sealed bottles of beams choice bourbon with Lockhart design prints. one is of a wood duck ...
  A: Because this stuff is so high in alcohol, it doesn't really change once they take it out of the ...
old liquor in bottles12/23/2008
  Q: I have old Canadian Club with tax stamps of 1958 unopened also Bellows pARTNERS CHICE BOTTLED in ...
  A: Because this stuff is so high in alcohol, it doesn't really change once they take it out of the ...
chivas regal12/23/2008
  Q: A friend of ours was given a bottle of chivas regal in 1941 she passed away and left it to me is ...
  A: Because this stuff is so high in alcohol, it doesn't really change once they take it out of the ...
Jourde Cordial-Medoc12/23/2008
  Q: I recently inherited a bottle of Jourde Cordial-Medoc and am trying to determine it's value. Can ...
  A: Because this stuff is so high in alcohol, it doesn't really change once they take it out of the ...
champagne12/21/2008
  Q: I received as a gift a bottle of Bollinger R.D. 1979 Extra Brut Champagne. It is in the original ...
  A: This is lovely stuff, and if it has never got too warm it should be in good condition. I think a ...
Cognac Napoleon12/19/2008
  Q: My mother had an old bottle of Cognac Napoleon - Grande fine champagne. The label is very aged and ...
  A: I would guess from the style of this packaging that it comes from the 1960's or so. But because ...
Whisky 1 quart bottles12/19/2008
  Q: When were the 1 quart bottle size phased out by liquor companies?
  A: I can't give you exact dates, because each company made the decision at a different time. But in ...
Gallon bottle of Courvoisier12/17/2008
  Q: I am looking for a ballpark figure on an unopened, gallon sized bottle of Courvoisier. My ...
  A: Because this stuff is so high in alcohol, it doesn't really change once they take it out of the ...
cognac12/14/2008
  Q: I received a gift a bottle of cognac Napoleon Denis-Mounié it was a gift to my father about 30 years ...
  A: There are no real rules about age in Cognac--and so the quality inside depends, to a certain extent, ...
how old and value, please12/13/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Red Heart Jamaica Rum, 4/5 quart, unopened and still has IRS seal intact. On ...
  A: Distilled beverages like this last forever because the high alcohol protects them. But they don't ...
Mumm Cognac V.S.O.P. from France12/12/2008
  Q: Wagner ; Years ago I got as a gift a bottle of Momm cognac produced in cognac France , imported and ...
  A: Distilled products like this don't change much in the bottle, because the alcohol levels are so ...
two glass bottles12/10/2008
  Q: I was wondering about these two bottles I have. One is a 1/16 pint Benedictine, medium green in ...
  A: H Amy These are older bottlings of current products. The Fernet Branca is quite a bitter liqueur, ...
1960Florida stamp bottle12/6/2008
  Q: Ok I have a bottle of Seagram Vo Canadian whiskey the bottle have never been open the Florida seal ...
  A: Distilled beverages like this last forever because the high alcohol protects them. But they don't ...
Bottle of Scotch12/5/2008
  Q: My bottle of scotch is maybe 100 years. old how much would you say its worth?
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much in the bottle, the alcohol level is too high, so the ...
canadian masterpiece whiskey12/4/2008
  Q: in the original brown leather-like box. I was wondering if it is worth anything? thank you Teri
  A: Distilled beverages like this last forever because the high alcohol protects them. But they don't ...
non-alcoholic vinegar12/4/2008
  Q: I have a friend on antabuse who loves vinegar. Do all vinegars come from alcohol? Are any of them ...
  A: The alcohol level of commercial vinegars these days is well below 1%, so I wouldn't think there is ...
cognac12/2/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Louis XIII de Remy Martin GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC That has a carafe number. how ...
  A: This is the real deal---a very good bottle of Cognac in a special decanter. It doesn't matter how ...
bottle of 40 year old brandy12/2/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of brandy bottled in Chefoo, China by the Chang Yu Pioneer Wine Co. The label says ...
  A: I don't know the brand, but this is probably a locally produced brandy, and won't have much value on ...
Old Whiskey11/29/2008
  Q: My question may be similar to some of the others you've answered so I guess I still feel there's ...
  A: This is a great question--and all of your assumptions are correct. All of these would sell for ...
Old Bottles11/29/2008
  Q: Recently found a few old bottles (full) above my cabinet. Crown Royal and Canadian Club with US ...
  A: These things are so high in alcohol that they don't really change much over time--for better or for ...
Benedictine11/27/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Benedictine. Some of the verbage on the bottle is -- Benedictine Liqueur made and ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with age--the alcohol level is so high that it ...
Old cognac/brandy11/25/2008
  Q: I found a old bottle of brandy or cognac. It apppears to be sealed but only 3/4 full. The Label ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Old Liquor11/24/2008
  Q: My mother in law passed recently and while going through some of her things,we came across an old ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Dunhill Old Master Scotch Whiskey11/24/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Dunhill Old Master with a Cellar Masters Number of G 27363. Is there a way to ...
  A: Distilled spirits are so high in alcohol that they don't really change in the bottle the way some ...
Courvoisier11/24/2008
  Q: ich habe eine 3l Flasche mit Courvoisier. Sie hat am Hals ein 3 Strene Etikett und etwas tiefer ein ...
  A: I am sorry that I do not speak German--but this bottle should be very good. It would sell in the ...
LARGE BENEDICTINE WINE BOTTLE11/24/2008
  Q: i found a very large green wine bottle.it's about 16in tall & the bottom is 6 1/4 across. the word ...
  A: I am an expert in beverages, not bottles, but I do know that this was the standard Benedictine ...
Boggs Cranberry Liquor11/24/2008
  Q: Is this still made & if so where can I purchase a bottle?
  A: I haven't seen that stuff for a long time---and I think they stopped making it about ten years ago. ...
Courvoisier11/23/2008
  Q: I hold a bottle I think is rare and possibly a collectible. I can't seem to find it anywhere online. ...
  A: Yes, those small words really do matter. What you have here is a bottle of Courvoisier VS Cognac. ...
brandy value11/23/2008
  Q: i have a 70cl bottle of extraordinaire de camus cognac in an unopened condition and still in it's ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Cognac11/22/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1900 grande Champagne Louis de Salignac cognac. It is not boxed but is ingood ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
brandy11/22/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of rare & delicate fine champagne cognac v.s.o.p by Hines is it worth anything ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Courvoisier VSOP 6911/22/2008
  Q: I recently came into a bottle of 1969 Courvoisier VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac. It still has the red ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
1971 bottle of crown11/20/2008
  Q: my grandmother has an unopened bottle of 1971 crown royale in its purple sack. i was wondering what ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Old Wine11/20/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1974 Liebfraumilch Rheinhessen, imported by Estrada's in Galveston, Texas, 1 ...
  A: The two German wines were never intended to age this long---they are both well past their prime, and ...
JIM BEAM WHISKEY BOTTLE11/20/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 1974 JAMES BEAM FOX SHAPED GLASS 86 PROOF BOURBON WHISKEY BOTTLE NUMBER#145 4/5 QUART.WHAT ...
  A: If it has whiseky inside, that is worth about $35-50. Because the alcohol level is so high, ...
wine glass11/20/2008
  Q: My father, a second generation Italian-American, described to me a vessel from which his grandfather ...
  A: YOU might look at what is called a "botijo" in Spanish--it's ceramic, not glass, but pretty much ...
wine glass11/19/2008
  Q: My father, a second generation Italian-American, described to me a vessel from which his grandfather ...
  A: I think I know what your dad means...it's a kind of decanter that has a spout on it. You can use ...
Grand Marnier Value11/16/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Royal Celebration Grand Marnier Special Reserve dated 29 July 1981 and numbered ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Cognac11/16/2008
  Q: *I have a limited edition of Napoleon cognac in a Statute of Liberty porceliane de limoges ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Old sealed bottle of Cacao-Chouva11/16/2008
  Q: I have an old bottle of Creme De Cacao-Chouva Alavanille. It has what looks to be a lead seal on ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
napoleon brandy11/15/2008
  Q: I recently found an unopened 375ml (or 12.7fl.oz)bottle of Canzillac Napoleon pure French Brandy ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
Bottle of 1974 Remy Martin11/14/2008
  Q: I would like to buy the bottle of 1974 Remy Martin cognac that was on your question/answer back in ...
  A: I'm sorry, but I am not allowed to give out any email addresses. In fact, I don't even see the ...
1957 (bot) Denis Mounie cognac11/12/2008
  Q: I recently acquired a pristine bottle of Denis Mounie Grande Reserve Gold Leaf cognac, that ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change much with time--the alcohol levels are too high. So the ...
jim beam bottling year?10/24/2008
  Q: A friend of mine gave me a bottle of regular Jim Beam and I can tell by the printing on the label ...
  A: These companies always make it very hard to figure out bottling dates, because that way they never ...
liquer & liquoer10/23/2008
  Q: what"s the defference between liquer & liquoer?
  A: Hmmm. This is a tough one. I think the two words you mean are Liquor and Liqueur. Liquor is a ...
B and B DOM10/15/2008
  Q: We found an unopened bottle of Benedictine B and B DOM in the attic and would like to find out a few ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Strawberry vinegar10/14/2008
  Q: I have been given lots of strawberries and would like to make vinegar. I have sourced some vinegar ...
  A: You will first want to try and juice the strawberries, and then add the yeast. Breaking up the ...
crown royal bottle10/7/2008
  Q: I HAVE A CROWN ROYAL BOTTLE EMPTY DATED 1930 JUST WONDERING IF IT'S WORTH ANYTHING OR NOT!!
  A: I am an expert on beverages, but not on bottles. I know that sometimes these are collectible, but ...
jack daniels tin w/2 tumblers/full bottle10/7/2008
  Q: I have a tin with two square tumblers,and a full bottle.The bottomside of the tin reads:Barringer ...
  A: I may not be able to give you a final answer on this---I would also suggest that you contact Jack ...
bols liquor10/7/2008
  Q: i was recently given a supposedly old bottle of unopened bols ballerina gold,the seal is slightly ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Scotch Whisky10/6/2008
  Q: I have in my possession a bottle of scotch whisk manufactured by Gilbeys I believe. It's called the ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Vinegar and 'Mothers'10/6/2008
  Q: I found an old bottle of grocery variety balsamic vinegar. The contents have solidified about 80%. ...
  A: It's my fault, for not explaining better. When I said you could try it, I meant that you could ...
Vinegar and 'Mothers'10/5/2008
  Q: I found an old bottle of grocery variety balsamic vinegar. The contents have solidified about 80%. ...
  A: It's possible that your bottle contains the culture of a vinegar mother...but it may not be a viable ...
Courvoisier Bottle10/5/2008
  Q: I have never seen such a large bottle of Courvoisier. I think is must be a gallon or more. Some one ...
  A: Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but this bottle won't have any value to a collector. These were ...
Courvoisier 4-5L bottle in a wooden tipping stand with wheels9/30/2008
  Q: I have a Courvoisier 4-5L bottle in a wooden tipping stand with wheels, on the label it states ...
  A: Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952, so this bottle was produced before then, I am pretty sure. ...
beverage9/30/2008
  Q: i have an unopened bottle of crown royal,date is unknown the seal does not appear have one,only a ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
remy martin louis XIII9/16/2008
  Q: The bottle is unopened. The paper ATF tax seal (series 112 )in place over the round stopper.The tax ...
  A: Remy Martin makes a lot of different Cognacs, but this is top of the line. Prices vary around the ...
empty bottle of signed napoleon courvesier9/9/2008
  Q: how much is an empty bottle of napoleon nombre limite cognac with courvesier signature, #av6591?
  A: This is really a question for a bottle collector, not a wine expert! I have seen a few of these for ...
Napoleon Cognac Fine Champagne Courvoisier 979/7/2008
  Q: September 7, 2008. I have a frosted green bottle (unopend) of Napoleon Cognac Fine Champagne ...
  A: I think your bottle is older than that! Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1952, so this bottle was ...
White Horse Scotch9/5/2008
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of scotch from White Horse Distillers (EST 1742). The label has NO ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
White Horse Blended Scotch Whisky9/3/2008
  Q: I found in my parents home a 4/5 th quart of scotch whisky exported by White Horse Distillers LTP ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Popular beverages from late 1920s-30s9/2/2008
  Q: What are some popular drinks of that time period? ANSWER: HI Ke This is a very interesting ...
  A: I know that wine drinkers in the UK would have been partial to Hock (German Riesling) as well as ...
Drambuie and DOM9/2/2008
  Q: I have acquired an old bottle of Drambuie and a bottle of DOM from France that are still sealed. How ...
  A: Because distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, they don't change much over time. The good news ...
Popular beverages from late 1920s-30s9/2/2008
  Q: What are some popular drinks of that time period?
  A: This is a very interesting question, because between 1919 and 1934, the US was in the middle of ...
courvoisiere cognac8/28/2008
  Q: I have been given an old bottle of courvoisiere "old liqueur cognac" for auctioning at our charity ...
  A: This is a European bottling of nice Cognac from Courvousier. It was bottled from a specific Cuvee, ...
a bottle of 4 bols brandy8/27/2008
  Q: i have a bottle of bols 4 brandy there is apricot/creme de menthe/curacao triple sec/cherry brandy. ...
  A: This was a promotional item for Bols, and they literally made thousands of them. You do see them on ...
Hiram Walker's Special Canadian Whisky8/26/2008
  Q: I've found a bottle of Hiram Walker's Special Canadian Whiskey. It appears to be unopened and has ...
  A: I'm sorry, but those codes the bottlers use are intentionally confusing so that customers can't ask ...
Hiram Walker's Special Canadian Whisky8/26/2008
  Q: I've found a bottle of Hiram Walker's Special Canadian Whiskey. It appears to be unopened and has ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Value of old liquor bottles8/22/2008
  Q: I have bottles of liquor between 60-90 years old, which are as follows: Martell Cognac, Du Bas ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
ALCOHOL8/22/2008
  Q: HOW MUCH IS AN UNOPENED 1956 PINT OF CROWN ROYAL WORTH
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Courvoisier on Caisson8/21/2008
  Q: My wife has a bottle of Courvoisier from the 1950s, mounted on a wooden caisson. It is unopened, ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Old Ballantine Scotch Whisky8/20/2008
  Q: I have a sealed 1/2 bottle of Ballantine Blended Scotch Whisky. It was imported by "21" Brands Inc ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
the worth of unopened ballerina bottle8/8/2008
  Q: Vintage Blos Ballerina Liquor Bottle. It is full of Liquor, in which floats gold flakes and plays ...
  A: I have seen a few of these on ebay over the past couple of years--but they don't sell for much ...
Bottle of 1974 Remy Martin8/8/2008
  Q: We have a bottle of Remy Martin Cognac purchased in 1974. I is intact and unopened. It came in a ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
chivas regal8/5/2008
  Q: I have a 24yr old gallon of unopened Chivas Regal scotch with a stand (engravable plate) and a pump ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
whiskey7/22/2008
  Q: prince charles and di, queen mother, prince philip, prince henry, also dimples whiskey all bottles ...
  A: The bottles might be collectible, but the whiskey in these has not developed a major following... ...
valor de whisky white horse cellar 1742 17467/22/2008
  Q: Gostaria de saber o valor do whisky white horse cellar do ano de 1742/1746. Tenho uma foto se ...
  A: Edivaldo No farlo portugues...las bottelhas no son do ano 1742--la companha es do ano 1742. El ...
White Horse Cell7/21/2008
  Q: I just received a bottle of whiskey that has a stamped number on it. It says it is a product of ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
Old bottle and liquor7/21/2008
  Q: I have a bottle my great uncle won at a diner in 1945 and it has yvette in it. How much is it worth ...
  A: I have to admit I was a little surprised at this. Because Yvette has not veen available in the US ...
Value of 1958 Whiskey7/19/2008
  Q: Was wondering of the value of 2 bottles of 1958 whiskey - First bottle (fifth), a Seagrams 7 Crown - ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time the way ...
cognac7/18/2008
  Q: i have a bottle of liquor that tells me its a cognac marnier lapostolle from the 70's or 80's/ from ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time the way ...
Antique bottle of tiffany crystal seagrams (sealed)7/18/2008
  Q: I am asking if you can tell me what a bottle of 1975 Seagram's Whisky "Tiffany crystal" bottle ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time the way ...
Hennessy Cognac7/17/2008
  Q: My mother just gave me a bottle of Hennessy Napoleon in a Silver top library decanter (the words on ...
  A: The HKDNP is a designation the Hennessy has used for its products in the Asian market, from what I ...
Price List7/16/2008
  Q: I would like to know the value of an unopened bottle Seagrams VO Canadian Whiskey 1963 white label ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time the way ...
cuban rum7/15/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of : Trocadero - Rum Superior - White /1929 "Destiladora de Licores ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this rum do not get better with age--the alcohol level is so high that they ...
louis XIII champayne cognac in baccarrat decanter7/15/2008
  Q: i have the above bottle untouched, it is pre 1981 confirmed by remy martin as it has the round ...
  A: Distilled spirits like Cognac don't actually change much in the bottle, so the age of yours is not a ...
louis XIII champayne cognac in baccarrat decanter7/15/2008
  Q: i have the above bottle untouched, it is pre 1981 confirmed by remy martin as it has the round ...
  A: This is great stuff, and right now there are about five bottles of it for sale on ebay---most of ...
1960's bottle of Mezcal7/15/2008
  Q: I have a 1960's bottle (un opened) of Mescal tequila that was given to my dad 50yrs ago.The bottle ...
  A: Distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, so they don't change much in the bottle for better or ...
cajun7/14/2008
  Q: i heard about a Cajun drink a few weeks ago but i cant find anything about it online. its made from ...
  A: Most of the cocktail's in New Orleans use a local bitters call Peychauds, which is pronounced, ...
Boggs Cranberry Liquer & Oblin Armagnac Brandy7/14/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of each of these listed above can you tell me if either or both have any value.
  A: Distilled spirits like these don't really change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, like ...
White Horse Scoth7/13/2008
  Q: I have a sealed quart bottle of White Horse Scotch Whiskey. The bottle is in a metal gift box that ...
  A: Distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, so they don't change much in the bottle for better or ...
Bols Ballerina Bottle7/12/2008
  Q: We have a Bols Ballerina (in a white tutu) Numbered (3309)bottle, that plays La Valse des Patneur, ...
  A: I have seen these on ebay over the past couple of years--but they don't sell for much money. As I ...
Gibson Rye - Special 1976 Olympic Reserve7/9/2008
  Q: I have a unique bottle of rye from Gibson that was made for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal Canada. It ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
courvoisier7/7/2008
  Q: can you tell me what a case of courvoisier from 1963 is worth thanks greg
  A: Distilled spirits like Cognac don't really change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, like ...
Dunhill Old Master7/6/2008
  Q: Calling all whisky experts, My father-in-law has a bottle of Dunhill old master finest scotch ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much over time. ...
old clay wine & spirits bottle7/4/2008
  Q: Bought an old clay bottle, most of front and back taken up with primitive relief of a woman in ...
  A: There is not quite enough information here to help us. Graves is a region in Bordeaux famous for ...
Whiskey Bottles7/3/2008
  Q: I have empty Beam's choice whiskey bottles with pictures by James Lockhart on the front & his ...
  A: Empty bottles aren't my field of expertise--full ones are--but I know where you can turn for help. ...
Cointreau - Anisette?6/30/2008
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Anisette made by the Cointreau distillery in Pennington, NJ under the ...
  A: No, I don't have any information on Cointreau making anisette, specifically, but I am a marketing ...
Cointreau - Anisette?6/30/2008
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Anisette made by the Cointreau distillery in Pennington, NJ under the ...
  A: This is a fairly alcoholic liqueur based on anise, or licorice. It's a favorite aperitif in France, ...
Need suggestions for wine6/30/2008
  Q: I want to broaden my mind regarding wines but don't want to keep buying bottles of wine to throw the ...
  A: That tart flavor in wine is from the acid of the grapes, and most wines will have that to some ...
limited edition wiskey's6/22/2008
  Q: I have come across some of my fathers gifts. This include a Whotehorse decanter for the 1987 ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits don't generally change much, either for better or for ...
Seagram's Ancient Bottle Golden Gin6/22/2008
  Q: My husband's 82 year old aunt had this very old , unopened bottle in her liquor cabinet...is it ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits don't generally change much, either for better or for ...
Mumm VSOP Cognac6/22/2008
  Q: I am trying to find this cognac and you assist me in doing so? I would very much like to purchase ...
  A: Nope, I can't tell you where to find this...because I don't think they make it any more. Over the ...
1964 worlds fair whisky6/21/2008
  Q: I recently came across a full unopened sealed botthe of Gibley's Scothc whisky 1964=1965 World's ...
  A: Distilled spirits like these are so high in alcohol that they don't really change much in the ...
louis xiii6/21/2008
  Q: My mother has a sealed bottle of Louis xiii de Remy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac in presentaion ...
  A: it's illegal for private individuals to sell alcoholic beverages in the USA, so your best bet is to ...
Seagram's Seven Crown American Blended Whiskey5/31/2008
  Q: Please tell me if this unopened bottle of whiskey has any value. the numbers on the bottle are ...
  A: Distilled spirits like whiskey aren't like some fine wines--they don't change over time or ...
White Horse Cellar Blended Scotch Whisky5/26/2008
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Scotch, which my uncle gave me for Christmas. He found it in my ...
  A: I think you have this pretty well in hand. The whisky won't have changed much, so I wouldn't try to ...
pre pro bottle5/22/2008
  Q: I have an old miniture pre prohibotion bottle from 1899-1918. It is produced by a distillery in ...
  A: The whiskey won't be worth much--it doesn't get better in the bottle the way some fine wines do, ...
White Horse Scotch Ship's Decanter5/22/2008
  Q: I have a 1987 White Horse unopened Ship's Decanter that was made for America's Cup in 1987. I saw ...
  A: Distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, so they don't change much in the bottle for better or ...
value of galliano5/22/2008
  Q: i have a 34 yr old bottle of liquore galliano, would it be worth anything or should i just enjot it
  A: Distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, so they don't change much in the bottle for better or ...
1977 spatlese5/20/2008
  Q: I bought a wine in Germany in 1977 for $100. I was wondering if it is still ok to drink and what it ...
  A: I am afraid I don't have great news for you. This wine was once a nice light fruity white wine, ...
vintage D.O.M. le directeur label Benedictine5/20/2008
  Q: greetings, i have a vintage bottle of DOM Benedictine liquer i am tring to sell. It has never been ...
  A: Distilled spirits and liqueurs like this Benedictine have very high alcohol levels. THat means that ...
Cider in Portugal5/18/2008
  Q: Do you know why Cider isn't readily available/popular in Portugal?
  A: Every country has its own food and beverage traditions, which is not surprising. Food and wine are ...
beverages5/16/2008
  Q: can you give me the name of a book that has precious European wines/beers/whiskeys/vodkas and ...
  A: Distilled products don't gain in value as they age--the alcohol levels are too high for anything to ...
USI Alcohol5/12/2008
  Q: My parents found an unopened bottle of alcohol in the attic. It is unopened in a box. The box says ...
  A: This is pure alcohol, pretty much straight from the still during the Prohibition era . It won't ...
bacardi rum5/10/2008
  Q: I found An unopen bottle Of Bacardi Superoior de Bacardi Cia Y Santiago De Cuba 89 Proof 4/ 5 quart ...
  A: Because the alcohol levels are so high in distilled spirits like this, the liquid inside should be ...
30 year old Ballantine Scotch5/2/2008
  Q: I HAVE A UNOPENED BOTTLE OF 30 YEAR OLD BALLANTINE SCOTCH IN MINT CONDITION, WITH THE ORIGINAL BOX. ...
  A: Distilled spirits don't change much in the bottle, because the alcohol levels are so high. That ...
White Horse Whisky4/30/2008
  Q: Just turned up an oldish bottle of White Horse, 13 1/3 Fl Ozs, some what like a half bottle size ...
  A: White Horse was a pretty widely available whiskey, and I don't think they made special bottling ...
Bacardi4/29/2008
  Q: Can you please tell me when Bacardi was first produced and where it is made. Many thanks!
  A: Here is a quick answer to yourFounded by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó (Facund Bacardí i Massó in his ...
A few more bottles4/28/2008
  Q: I said that I would have more to ask you about...here are a few more. 1) A bottle of Marques de Irun ...
  A: Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but there are all relatively unknown, lesser producers. 1. ...
Cherry Trocadero Cordial4/28/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Cherry Trocadero Cordial Superior Quality that was manufactured by Ramon Del ...
  A: Macy's was actually the first store to get a liquor license in the city of New York after ...
Cherry Trocadero Cordial4/28/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of Cherry Trocadero Cordial Superior Quality that was manufactured by Ramon Del ...
  A: What fun! This is a bottle of sweet Cherry cordial (probably cherry juice, sugar, and rum) from the ...
Value of the following...4/25/2008
  Q: I was hoping you can help me find out the value of each bottle of cheer! Seagram's Crown Royal 1963 ...
  A: This is quite a list! The wines are all well past their prime. The Tokaji might still have a bit ...
Tanqueray's gin4/24/2008
  Q: I came across a full bottle of Tanqueray's gin . Not Tanqueray gin. I did some research on the ...
  A: I like the way you have asked this question. You not only gave me a lot of information, but you ...
Wine bottle4/13/2008
  Q: I found a Obear Nester 4/5 pine wine bottle,on the bottom it has a N in square, wine and II with a ...
  A: Obear Nester was a glass company, and they made bottles for lots of companies, including wineries, ...
orange guragao liqueur charles jacquin signed brown clay bottle4/11/2008
  Q: Is this worth anything?unopened and signed.Charles Jacquin orange liqueur brown clay bottle ...
  A: This won't have much value for connoisseurs, because liqueurs have such high alcohol levels that ...
beameister 1975 riesling4/10/2008
  Q: about 30 years ago my grandmother recieved a bottle of wine for a birthday present. she's thinking ...
  A: This was a nice wine--it's a lovely region, and German Rieslings can be really delicious--but it's ...
Age of Amaretto4/7/2008
  Q: My Grampa just passed away and we have found bottle of Amarito Amaretto in his closet. He did not ...
  A: I can't really tell you how old the bottle is--those numbers are always proprietary, and the ...
Seagrams Canadian Whiskey4/6/2008
  Q: We found a bottle of Seagrams Imported Canadian Whiskey with the seal dated 1948 in our in-laws ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
bols ballerina liqueur bottle3/17/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of 1868 Bols Ballerina Banana Liqueur. I was wondering how much it is worth?
  A: Distilled spirits and liqueurs like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
Value of Black & White Scotch3/13/2008
  Q: Paul, I have an unopened half gallon bottle of Buchanan's Black & White scotch whiskey. I would ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
Bols Liquor3/13/2008
  Q: I have an old bottle of Bol's the only date I see on it is Janurary 1868 it actually has 4 different ...
  A: These are actually pretty common--they were sampler bottles to sell four different flavors of ...
brandy3/10/2008
  Q: i have 2 bottles of brandy one is solera extra 1912 spanish the other is three barrels rare old ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
Sandeman Scotch in a white bottle with serial number3/9/2008
  Q: I have had a bottle of scotch I bought from an estate sale about 5 years ago. the bottle is shaped ...
  A: Sandeman is a famous family that has run wine and spirits companies for seven generations. THey ...
beverage3/9/2008
  Q: i have an unopened bottle of royal charter hudsons bay rye whiskey from 1977 is it worth anything
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
White Horse Cellar Scotch Whisky3/9/2008
  Q: We have a sealed bottle of White Horse, which has an EE No. 3252914 on its lable. Please can you ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
napoleon cognac3/2/2008
  Q: I acquired a very old bottle of Napoleon Cognac Courvoisier. Stamped on front of bottle is Nombre ...
  A: This almost certainly dates from the early 1950;s just after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in ...
Higo San Leonardo2/29/2008
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of the above. I believe it's from Peru...it says "Producto Peruano". It's ...
  A: I am unfamiliar with this particular product, but here's what I can tell you. Higo is the Spanish ...
Henri Phillipe Creme De Cacao2/29/2008
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of the above. It's 4/5 pint and was made in Cleveland, OH by Colonial ...
  A: This is a domestic product that is an attempt to make one of the classic liqueurs based on coffee ...
Angus McKay Dancing Lassie2/29/2008
  Q: We have an unopened 1 pint bottle of the above. It's a blended Scotch Whiskey made in Glasgow ...
  A: Debra! Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for ...
Wawel Polish Honey Wine2/29/2008
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of the above. It's .75L and label is all in Polish. It says "Sole agents: ...
  A: This is an odd one. Honey wine is mead--is has a very unusual flavor--and there is still mead being ...
Unopened 1930 Chartreuse yellow 1L2/22/2008
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of 1930 Chartreuse yellow 1L from my late grandfather's estate. It is in ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
Special Edition Courvoisier in Baccarat crystal2/22/2008
  Q: This Courvoisier is a limited edition in Baccarat crystal. It is in a green velvet box with a gold ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
50 year old bottle of Crown Royal2/22/2008
  Q: I found a bottle of Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey UNOPENED with the tax stamps still in place ove the ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
raspberry brandy2/20/2008
  Q: Where can I buy raspberry brandy? There is a cake recipe that calls for it. Or - is there a recipe ...
  A: Most liquor stores carry things like this, but it is fairly easy to make something similar. You can ...
The Macallan Decanter2/20/2008
  Q: I have 2 sealed bottles of Macallan 25YO Single Highland Malt Scotch Whiskey in a crystal decanter ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
Rhubarb Wine2/19/2008
  Q: What is the secret to making goog rhubarb wine??
  A: The secret to any good winemaking is to get good fruit--perfectly balanced and ripe, with good sugar ...
Weeklong Summer Party Barstocking Advice2/18/2008
  Q: A group of two dozen seniors at my college are all going down to South Carolina upon graduation to ...
  A: Unfortunately, the best people to give this advice are your guests! They know what they want to ...
Old Wine & Wild cherry Liqueur?2/18/2008
  Q: I have a full bottle of 1864 wine. The label says: Grand Cama De Lobos, produced and shipped by ...
  A: These are two very different stories. THe Blandy's Madeira should be very nice wine, but it wasn't ...
Value on my brandy2/16/2008
  Q: I have a Napoleon Courvoisier cognac in Baccarat crystal limited edition # AK1159 which I forgot in ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
estimated value of french armagnac2/15/2008
  Q: I have a friend that inherited a bottle of cognac or brandy from his grandfather. He has told me ...
  A: Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or ...
Value of old spirits2/10/2008
  Q: I was wondering what the value of a bottle of Courvoisier VSOP circa 1991 or 1992 would be. Also ...
  A: Because distilled spirits don't change in the bottle (the alcohol levels are too high) these don't ...
Drinking on private property2/9/2008
  Q: you may not be the right person to ask... but i will give it a shot. Lets say i was drinking alcohol ...
  A: This depends on local laws. Most communities have ruled that if you are drinking on your own ...
How much is it worth?2/9/2008
  Q: Coud you please tell me how much a case of 6 bottles of Chateau La Croix, Cotes de bourg 2004 is ...
  A: The La Croix is from the region just north or Bordeaux, and would sell for about $12-15 a bottle. ...
Kentucky Bourbon2/6/2008
  Q: I was given a gift of Kentucky Bourbon a number of years ago - just remembered I had it - its a 5th ...
  A: Hi Terri Unlike some fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for ...
Bols Ballerina - Skotse Trye2/2/2008
  Q: Hoping you can help with this...I have searched everywhere for information on this certain Bols ...
  A: These aren't of interest to wine connoisseurs, but I would check with the guys at ...
bowmore2/1/2008
  Q: I have a unopened bottle of bowmore 12 year old islay pure malt scotch whiskey. I purchased this in ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
Old Wheeler1/31/2008
  Q: I have come across an unopened bottle of Old Wheeler Whiskey with a early 1960s Canada and Indiana ...
  A: I can't document any of this, but here's a guess. During Prohibition, the trucks that were used to ...
Texas Fifth of Seagrams V.O1/30/2008
  Q: I have a gallon glass bottle (texas fifth) of Seagrams V.O. complete with cap, seal and date of ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
Value of Old Wine1/28/2008
  Q: I have four bottles of Bolla wine. One is a Trebiano 1980. The second is a 1978 Bardolino. The ...
  A: These are all very nice wines--but none of them was made for long term aging. I actually know the ...
Chateau Grillet1/28/2008
  Q: I have come across a bottle of 1983 Chateau Grillet. Assuming good cellaring, do you think this ...
  A: This is a pretty famous wine...but 25 years is really pushing it. 1983 was a good but not great ...
cognac remy martin1/28/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of vo remy martin 20 year old cognac the illinois tax stamp says series n 1937, 70 ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
Cognac1/27/2008
  Q: I have two unopened bottles of Cognac that I am attemting to determine are of any value. The first ...
  A: Sadly, unlike fine wines, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better ...
White Horse Whiskey1/26/2008
  Q: I also have a bottle of white horse whiskey dated 1913. It has a lead outer seal and a stamp seal ...
  A: Sadly, distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, ...
fruity drink1/25/2008
  Q: i do not really like the taste of alcohol and i am looking for wines, shots, mixed drinks, ...
  A: If you really want a fruit drink, then you should consider something like a Mai Tai or a ...
Walker's Mountain Ridge Whiskey1/24/2008
  Q: I found a bottle from 1924 of Walkers Mountain Ridge Whiskey unopened. Just wondering what the value ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
Followup1/23/2008
  Q: I asked you what you might know about an old bottle B&B and you suggested I get in touch with the ...
  A: Here's the contact website for Benedictine and B&B: ...
rothschild brandy1/22/2008
  Q: i have a 1980 bottle of rothschild extra fine napoleon brandy that has been kept unopened in a cool ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
grand marnier1/21/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of grand marnier liqueur that is at least 60 years old. It's unopened and it has a ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
white horse1/20/2008
  Q: i have a white horse whisky which is 25 years old and it is still unopened. It is a bottle of 4.5 ...
  A: The whisky should be fine to drink, and as long as the bottle has been capped the alcohol is still ...
bottle of alcohol1/18/2008
  Q: My father in law recently gave me a bottle of Alcohol de cana then in parenthesis it says "victoria" ...
  A: If it is 192 proof, then it is 96% alcohol, and that is probably clean enough to run your car on--or ...
Old unopened bottle of Asbach Uralt1/18/2008
  Q: I have a small bottle of Asbach Uralt which is unopened, with only a bit of wear on the label. I ...
  A: This is a German brandy, distilled from wines made in the Rhine region of Germany. Distilled ...
Bolla Wine1/16/2008
  Q: I have two bottles of Bolla wine. One is a 1977 Rose' Bolla (Chiaretto Di Verona)light dry Rose' ...
  A: The president of Bolla is a friend of mine, but I am afraid that I don't have good news for you. ...
A REAL challenge!1/14/2008
  Q: Aloha from Hawai'i. Traditional (iced) Thai tea has ground tamarind seeds in it. Can you tell me how ...
  A: This may be more than you can tackle at home...but basically the seeds are roasted (much like coffee ...
45'' Chianti Wine1/10/2008
  Q: Where can I purchase a 45" Chianti Wine? I've looked online and cannot find any sites that sells ...
  A: These bottles were produced as display items for restaurants and retail shops--they usually weren't ...
old 1926 port wine1/10/2008
  Q: I have recently come across a 1926 C d'Silva port wine from Portugal. Do you think this is still ...
  A: Wines this old are always a real crapshoot. The chances that it got too warm at some point in its ...
I.W.Harper 86%1/9/2008
  Q: SIR, I have a bottle of said item whichis 1/2 full I guess it evaporated is it still good or what ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because the ...
wine1/7/2008
  Q: I have a bottle of unopened wine from Italy. (80 proof) The label reads, Liqueur Strega, Canada Dry ...
  A: This isn't a wine--it's a well-known liqueur. Wine is made only from grapes and yeast. Strega is a ...
I W Harper1/3/2008
  Q: I have two bottles of I W Harper with unbroken 1962 tax stamps on them. Do they have any value as a ...
  A: These don't have much value to connoisseurs. Because the alcohol level is so high in distilled ...
opened bottles of liquor12/31/2007
  Q: We have several bottles of liquor opened for at least 16 years. Is the liquor ok to drink? (Scotch, ...
  A: What I wrote to your other address is that the alcohol levels in these things are pretty high==and ...
open bottles of liquor12/31/2007
  Q: My husband and I have many bottles of opened liquor. (no wine) I know they are older than 16 years. ...
  A: The flavors on these may be a little tired, but the alcohol levels are so high that nothing really ...
White Horse whisky12/30/2007
  Q: I live in iran and as you might know it's an islamic country and since drinking is pretty illegal ...
  A: You can't really know if these are original bottlings, but if the caps are sealed, there is a good ...
antique liquor bottles12/27/2007
  Q: I recently cleared a storage space above a old bar in skagway alaska, in it i found a whole lot of ...
  A: I can tell you about the liquor inside, but the bottles themselves are not my specialty. I would ...
1972 Crown Royal12/27/2007
  Q: I have a full 750 ML of Crown Royal, with seal still on cap, dated 1972; any ideas of its' value. ...
  A: Distilled spirits like whiskey do not change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because ...
Bollinger Champagne (white)12/27/2007
  Q: Paul, I was given a bottle of Bollinger champagne white in 1979 for my wedding and have had it ...
  A: This was a lovely wine...but it is probably getting a bit old at this point. Even with perfect ...
port value12/25/2007
  Q: My father has recently given me a bottle of Fonseca Bin 27 which he says he bought in about 1960. ...
  A: Bin 27 is not a Vintage Port, but a more serious style of Ruby Port that used to be called Vintage ...
Old Courvoisier Bottle12/25/2007
  Q: I'm trying to determine the age of a bottle of Courvoisier. I found it in my parents liquor ...
  A: I can't give you an exact date for the bottle, only Courvoisier could do that, but I can answer much ...
vaalue of 1971 bottle of dom perigeion12/22/2007
  Q: what is the value of a 1971 bottle of dom perigion? thank you
  A: This is a lovely wine...but it is really getting too old at this point. Unless is has been kept ...
Moonshine12/22/2007
  Q: Can Moonshine go bad.
  A: The alcohol in distilled spirits protects against just about any kind of spoilage, so if the ...
Wine old12/22/2007
  Q: I read this from you. Expert: Paul Wagner Date: 8/26/2006 Subject: Societe Philomatique XIII ...
  A: Any chance that the letters actually say Marques de Riscal? That's a pretty well-known producer of ...
Bottle of B&B12/21/2007
  Q: I have an old unopened double bottle of B&B. One side says B&B and the other says Benedictine. Is ...
  A: There is no easy way to check the age of this bottle. Benedictine has been made for ...
drink mix substitute12/19/2007
  Q: I want to try a punch recipe and I cannot find frozen banana daiquiri drink mix. The recipe is for ...
  A: On the one hand, this is just a question of personal taste: which do you prefer to drink? If you ...
Ferando A. de Terry Brandy12/18/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of this brandy that is rather large. I think it would be a jereboam if it ...
  A: Just for the contents, you can take the bottle price of a normal bottle (750ml) and multiply that to ...
rare liquor??12/17/2007
  Q: courvoisier cognacin sealed bottle...filled in 3 stars maetell cognac....sealed bottle hennesssy ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such high alcohol levels that they don't really change in the bottle, for ...
white horse whiskey12/17/2007
  Q: HI I HAVE A BOTTLE OF WHITE HORSE WHISKEY CIRCA 1950 UNOPENED DO YOU THINK IT IS WORTH ANYTHING ...
  A: Distilled spirits like cognac and whisky don't change much with time in the bottle, for better of ...
Scotch12/16/2007
  Q: I have a unopened half gallon of Chivas Scotch with stand. Can you tell me if it's worth anything?
  A: Distilled spirits like whisky don't change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because they ...
Canadian Blended whisky12/15/2007
  Q: Last year my grandmother passed away. When we were cleaning her garage we found a Bottle of Canadian ...
  A: Distilled spirits like whisky don't change much in the bottle, for better or for worse, because they ...
Drinks12/13/2007
  Q: What is the differeance between Brandy and Cognac and what if any is the best also how do you rate ...
  A: Brandy is a distilled product made from wine. Cognac is brandy made in the Cognac region of France ...
50 YEAR OLD BOTTLE 15 YEARS OLD CANADIAN WHISKY12/13/2007
  Q: COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF A SEALED IMPORTED BOTTTLE CALLED GRAND AWARD 15 ...
  A: Distilled spirits are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle, for better or ...
baccarat decanter12/12/2007
  Q: i have an empty baccarat decanter in the box. The label on the front is round with CORDON BLEU at ...
  A: Without the liquor inside, this won't be of much interest to a connoisseur. But a bottle collector ...
beverages12/12/2007
  Q: Paul, I have a miniature set which includes seagrams, extra dry gin, v.o,crown royal,100 pipers and ...
  A: Because distilled spirits are so high in alcohol, they don't change much (for better or for worse) ...
A bottle of yellow cap port.12/11/2007
  Q: My father bought a bottle of "yellow Cap port" in around 1939 it has no vintage date on it. It is a ...
  A: The fact that it doesn't have a vintage on it is a sign that it was probably made as a more serious ...
King George IV12/10/2007
  Q: I have a 4/5 bottle of King George IV blended scotch whiskey bought in 1951 -53. Original seal ...
  A: Distilled products like this have such high alcohol levels that they don't change much (for better ...
question of worth?12/9/2007
  Q: I have 2 very old un-opened bottles, mint condition, and i'm wondering how much they are worth. ...
  A: These bottles are very high in alcohol, and as a result, they don't change much with age, either for ...
Best, Sweet, White and Pink Cheap Champaign?12/9/2007
  Q: So, for this New Years Eve, we want to go out and buy some, but neither one of us knows anything ...
  A: Of course, the more you pay, the better the wine usually is. If you want something pretty ...
I.W. Harper 196812/4/2007
  Q: I have been able to purchase a gift for him; I.W. Harper – bottle made in 1963 and the whiskey ...
  A: IW Harper is a classic old brand, but over the years the company has been bought a sold a couple of ...
White Horse Cellar12/2/2007
  Q: I was cleaning out an old trunk,of my Grandfather's when I came across what looks like a lid off a ...
  A: This is the lid from a shipping box from the White Horse distillery, founded in 1742. The date ...
"Skin" on Hot Chocolate11/27/2007
  Q: I've been making hot chocolate for a few years now from scratch, taking whole milk or heavy cream ...
  A: The skin isn't from the chocolate--it's from the milk. Try heating milk up the same way, and the ...
Portuguese liquer11/27/2007
  Q: I have inherited a number of bottles of wine and liqueurs and am most curious about one in ...
  A: You are right--this is a very different story. This is one of the great wines of the world, and ...
value11/27/2007
  Q: Paul, i have a bottle of crown royal in the original bag and box dated 1966. It is unopened. was ...
  A: The packaging for your bottle may be worth a lot of money, but the whiskey inside isn't. That's ...
2 Very Old Inherited Cognacs11/24/2007
  Q: I just inherited two very old bottles of alcohol and am trying to figure out what they are worth. ...
  A: For something like this, it's best to go straight to the auction experts. These aren't bottles that ...
Very Old Chivas Regal Unopened in aSilver Box11/23/2007
  Q: I was reading your answer about the value of Chivas Regal 1965 being only worth about 100.00. I have ...
  A: The packaging for your bottle may be worth a lot more money, but the whiskey inside isn't. That's ...
rum bottle11/22/2007
  Q: It is still full and their is a marking Hudson Bay on the Cork. Just wandering if anyone would know ...
  A: The place to ask this question is over on antiquebottles.com. I can tell you that the rum itself ...
Portuguese liquer11/22/2007
  Q: I have inherited a number of bottles of wine and liqueurs and am most curious about one in ...
  A: The sad news is that because liqueurs have such high alcohol levels, they don't change much in the ...
Last shot from bottle11/20/2007
  Q: It is a common policy that the last drink from a bottle of booze if on the house while at a bar. ...
  A: Great question! There are two reasons for this tradition. 1. The last pour from a bottle may be ...
White Horse Whisky11/17/2007
  Q: I came into possession of a fifth of white horse about 20 years ago.It was given to my stepfather by ...
  A: The bottles were almost certainly NOT numbered sequentially. Most bottling lines use a kind of code ...
Gallon bottle of Chivas Regal11/16/2007
  Q: On a trip to Chicago in 1971, I purchased a one (1) gallon bottle of 12 year old Chivas Regal (along ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high alcohol level that they don't change much, for better or for ...
White Horse Whisky11/16/2007
  Q: I came into possession of a fifth of white horse about 20 years ago.It was given to my stepfather by ...
  A: Let's start off with the easy answer--I can't tell you how old the bottle is! Browne Vintners no ...
Scotch Whiskey11/16/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Lagavulin, 1981 Distillers Edition, which I brought back from Scotland some years ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high alcohol level that they don't change much, for better or for ...
Grand Marnier antique bottle11/16/2007
  Q: I found an unopened Grand Marnier bottle. It's white with a round base and slim neck. It also has ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high alcohol level that they don't change much, for better or for ...
I W Harper Whiskey11/15/2007
  Q: I received a bottle(750ml) of I W Harper Gold Medal 15 yr old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey as a ...
  A: IW Harper has been discontinued in this country, but is still sold widely in Asia by Diageo, the ...
Champagne11/14/2007
  Q: Just wondering what you would think a 1977 bottle of Dom perion is worth (I am so good I don't even ...
  A: I am a little relieved, for a couple of reasons. I didn't think that Dom Perignon made a 1977, ...
Old White Horse Whisky Bottle11/14/2007
  Q: I found under the attic stairs in a (cardboard type box??)that fell apart upon opening,a white horse ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high alcohol level that they don't change much, for better or for ...
Champagne11/14/2007
  Q: Just wondering what you would think a 1977 bottle of Dom perion is worth (I am so good I don't even ...
  A: This is a great wine, but it is getting pretty old. If it was stored in perfect conditions (dark, ...
May Wine by Beameister11/13/2007
  Q: As the Beameister line of ceramic crock bottled German wines faded into the sunset, who else makes a ...
  A: Oh Gosh---I just taught a class about these wines at Napa College, and had a student from Germany ...
seagram's v.o. canadian whisky11/11/2007
  Q: I found a old unopened bottle of seagram's v.o. whisky and the year on the bottle is 1936. its 86.8 ...
  A: Because of their high alcohol content, distilled spirits don't change much in the bottle, for better ...
Beehive Brandy 189111/11/2007
  Q: From an old house of a british diplomate was find an Beehive Brandy 1891 bottle that we ask me the ...
  A: Because the alcohol level is so high, distilled spirits don't change much in the bottle (either for ...
Very old bottle of brandy11/10/2007
  Q: i have a bottle of henri phillipe brandy v.s.o.p. it has a couple numbers on the bottem of the ...
  A: This should be a very nice bottle of brandy, because the VSOP is usually reserved for the top level ...
old bottle of bourban11/7/2007
  Q: i have a bottle of bourban from the 1974 worlds fair is it worth anything?
  A: I am sorry to say that this bottle isn't worth much more than a current bottle from the same ...
white horse scotch11/6/2007
  Q: I have a full bottle of white horse cellar scotch lead sealed with state of illinois seal 1937 (this ...
  A: Distilled spirits don't increase in value over time the way some fine wines do, because the alcohol ...
Value of Brandy11/4/2007
  Q: I have aquired a bottle of 1968 Spanish Napoleon Brandy V.S.O.P Vielle Reserve. I was just ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that this isn't worth much more than any other run of the mill ...
ALBC bottles11/3/2007
  Q: My dad was cleaning out his liquor cabinet and found some old bottles that had the Alberta or ...
  A: You are right that the liquid inside these bottles isn't worth much--distilled spirits have too much ...
Old Rum bottle from Cuba11/3/2007
  Q: I recently came across a bottle of rum from Cuba. Its a older bottle no date on it though. Its ...
  A: I am not a great expert on bottles, but my guess is that this is a pre-Castro bottling...probably ...
1820 bottle brandy10/29/2007
  Q: I have a bottle that belongs to my 87 year old father-in-law.It was given to him as a present from a ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you that we find these all over the place. They are reproductions, not really ...
cognac napoleon 180210/28/2007
  Q: I recently cleaned out my grandfathers wine cellar and found a bottle of Cognac Napoleon Grande Fine ...
  A: This is a nice bottle of Cognac...but it doesn't date form 1802. That's when the company was ...
apple cider non-alcoholic10/25/2007
  Q: I wanted to make apple cider in a crock from scratch. Any ideas on how to accomplish this? I'm ...
  A: OK! Now things are clearer. You will have to start by crushing and pressing the apples. That's ...
apple cider non-alcoholic10/25/2007
  Q: I wanted to make apple cider in a crock from scratch. Any ideas on how to accomplish this? I'm ...
  A: Do you want to make hard cider? Then you just need apple juice and yeast. The yeast will ferment ...
100 Pipers Whisky10/19/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of aged 12 years 100 Pipers Premium Scotch Whisky. The tag with the bottle has a ...
  A: Because the whisky has such a high alcohol level, the additional age won't change the contents...so ...
Old Liqueur Bottle10/19/2007
  Q: Could you tell me any info or the value of an old Liqueur Bottle I found. It states LIQUEUR, ...
  A: I am an expert in beverages, not bottles! I don't really know the answer to your question, but I do ...
Grand Marnier Lalique10/18/2007
  Q: Do you know what kind of juice is in the Grand Marnier Lalique. Is it the same as the Grand Marnier ...
  A: It is amazing that this was a big marketing promotion for Grand Marnier a while back, and yet the ...
Sandeman Scotch10/17/2007
  Q: I Have a "six pack" (in a wooden shipping crate) of Sandeman Blended Scotch Whiskey. Bottles say ...
  A: Sandeman is a long-established producer of Ports and Sherries, and for many years they also sold ...
alcohol10/17/2007
  Q: are there any alcohols that gain value the longer you keep it?
  A: Some fine wines do gain in value if they are aged in perfect storage conditions: cool, dark, quiet ...
47-year-old bottle of Seagrams V.O.10/12/2007
  Q: I read your answer to Sheri on 12/20/2006 about an exact situation I have - only I found a bottle of ...
  A: The Seagram's VO inside the bottle isn't worth much more than the current version of the same thing. ...
COOKING WINE10/11/2007
  Q: I HAVE A RECIPE FOR CHICKEN THAT CALLS FOR RED WINE IN THE RECIPE. I DO NOT DRINK WINE NOR DO I COOK ...
  A: You are in luck. Wines for cooking aren't nearly so important as the wines you drink with your ...
Benedictine10/10/2007
  Q: .received a bottle of Benedictine, I love B&B never had just Benedictine...its much sweeter...what ...
  A: Any French cognac will work--there is no single recipe. And I have to say that you have a ...
Alcohol in Vinegar?10/9/2007
  Q: I'm preparing to go to college to get my culinary degree, but I still enjoy cooking meals that don't ...
  A: Most vinegars have turned the alcohol into acetic acid--that's what creates vinegar. The ...
Full, sealed 1 gallon bottle of Seagrams 710/9/2007
  Q: I have a 1 gallon bottle of Seagrams 7 that was a bar display/dispense bottle in the 60's. My guess ...
  A: If it is unopened, then it is just as safe now as when it was bottled. whiskey has such a high ...
Cognac10/9/2007
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of J&F Martell *** very old pale Cognac - product of France. It was ...
  A: If it is unopened, then it is just as safe now as when it was bottled. Cognac has such a high ...
Old Mork Whiskey10/4/2007
  Q: We have 24 sealed Old Mork Whiskey pint bottles that we would like to sell. How do we go about that ...
  A: It is illegal for private individuals to sell alcohol in the USA. You can try to sell it on ebay, ...
coronet vsq10/3/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of coronet vsq brandy. How can I find out what year it was produced? It still has ...
  A: I would just write to Heaven Hill distilleries, who produce the stuff. Their website is right here: ...
Napoleon Cognac10/1/2007
  Q: I have a Napoleon Cognac Fine Champagne bottle with box.It was a gift to my late step Father.I ...
  A: Cognacs don't improve with age in the bottle--the alcohol level is too high for them to change much. ...
value of antique gin10/1/2007
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of Geneva Gin from 1912. Where can I find the value of it? Where can I ...
  A: Older bottles of distilled spirits don't usually have a high resale value, because they don't ...
Napoleon Cognac9/28/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottled of Napoleon Cognac Courvoisier from my Grandfather. The box is brown ...
  A: This has to date back to the 1950's because Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1952--and this bottle ...
46" wine bottle chianti9/28/2007
  Q: I found a 46" (long neck) gallon glass bottle of red wine chianti; i can not locate the year on the ...
  A: These long-necked Chianti bottles were specially made for restaurants to use as displays, so the ...
Dry Gin9/25/2007
  Q: Found some old bottles of this in a old farm house Distilled London Dry Gin (British) Shipped by ...
  A: Yep--you have two bottles of gin that should taste just about as good as they did when they were ...
courvoisier9/25/2007
  Q: we are trying to appraisal a bottle of courvisier..we have serial number...where can we go to see ...
  A: You can try doing a search on ebay, or even o the web in general...or you can contact an auction ...
Question Bols Ballerina apricot brandy9/24/2007
  Q: I have just came into several interesting bottles of liquor, one of them is a bols ballerina apricot ...
  A: Liqueurs like this don't change over time, because the alcohol levels are so high. So they don't ...
dom perignon9/24/2007
  Q: i have been given some bottles of dom perignon by my father and just interested in the value of them ...
  A: This is a bit of a question of taste. The older two bottles are probably past their prime--a bit ...
Lemoore 80 proof distilled london dry gin9/23/2007
  Q: would you happened to know how much this bottle is worth is is sealed an never been open I can't ...
  A: Gin is a pretty industrial product--it can be made with lots of different bases, and most of the ...
Grand Marnier Grande cuvee9/21/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Grand Marnier Grand cuvee. It is in a Lalique decanter which is sealed with ...
  A: Gotham Wines in New York has these for sale at $999, so that would be a pretty good estimate of ...
Whiskey9/8/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Canadian masterpiece whiskey from 1968. Is it worth anything???
  A: Not really. Distilled spirits like whiskey don't change (for better or for worse) because the ...
very old full bottle of I.W. Harper9/6/2007
  Q: i have found a unopened full pint of I.W. Harper Whiskey. it still has the metal protector over the ...
  A: The Whisky itself won't be worth much--it doesn't change over time the way wine does, because the ...
Liquor Collection9/5/2007
  Q: My father collected liquors from around the world on his travels. My mother is now left with the ...
  A: It is illegal for individuals to sell liquor in all of the fifty states, so that makes this a little ...
un poend bottle of 20 year old port8/31/2007
  Q: i have a bottle of 20 year old, un opened bottle of port. The writeing on the bottle says,"De olde ...
  A: This isn't a bottle that would be sold at auction for a very high price, because it doesn't have the ...
Non-alcoholic Italian beverages8/29/2007
  Q: While in Rome the other day I asked the bartender for something non-alcoholic, he offered me a ...
  A: There are a number of versions of this--including a non-alcoholic version of Campari. I think you ...
Fernando A. de Terry Brandy8/27/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Fernando A. de Terry Brandy - Puerto Sta Maria. Under the name of the brand it ...
  A: Terry is a reputable maker of Sherry and Brandy in Jerez, and one of the primary products is this ...
Green Chartreuse 19728/18/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Green Chartreuse liqueur from 1972. I'm not a great connoisseur of liqueur and ...
  A: Chartreuse is very high in alcohol--and the alcohol pretty much preserves the character of the ...
!965 Crown Royal8/18/2007
  Q: I have an unopened Quart of Crown Royal. This Bottle has all Tax Stamp numbers and letters Visable ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change in the bottle, because the alcohol level is so high. That ...
Eau D'or Liqueur8/12/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Eau D'or Liqueur from T. Noirot & CIE.-Nancy, France, but made in mexico. I am ...
  A: Noirot is a quite well-known producer of liqueur flavorings...and still sells those on a world-wide ...
old liqueur8/11/2007
  Q: A friend of mine just gave me a old bottle of liqueur un opened he said he had it for about 40 years ...
  A: This is a product that Moet no longer makes. It was a "secret recipe" that involed making a fairly ...
Worth of bottle of wine8/10/2007
  Q: My father has a bottle of Chianti Gino from 1980 with a bottle neck around 2 feet long. Is this ...
  A: Sorry, but these bottles were never intended for long-term aging. They were made as display bottles ...
Licores-Superiores8/2/2007
  Q: I recently received a single bottle of 4 compartments with 4 different liquors. It says ...
  A: I literally just got another question about the same thing, six hours ago! Here's what I wrote: ...
1820 brandy7/12/2007
  Q: i recently went to a wedding and asked for a brandy on the rocks. they served it with a brandy that ...
  A: Hmmmm. This is a tough one. There are NO American brandy producers who use this date...or any ...
Erte' Courvoisier Collection 1-37/10/2007
  Q: We have the first three bottles in Collection Erte' and we are interested in selling them. How ...
  A: This is the second qustion about these bottles that I have received today! I have seen a few of ...
Unopened White Horse 17427/7/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of White Horse whiskey dated 1742 on the original box. I want to know ...
  A: I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but this bottle doesn't date from 1742. It's a much more ...
Armagnac7/6/2007
  Q: Paul, I have a bottle of Armagnac Saint Vivant de la salle VSOP and think have correctly dated it to ...
  A: Distilled spirits (like Cognac) do not improve with age in the bottle, so the liquor inside won't ...
scotch whisky7/5/2007
  Q: I recently purchase a bottle of whiskey in a small shop in Asia. The Brand name on the box and ...
  A: Here is a quick background on Dunhill: Justerini & Brooks' was established in London by the Italian ...
unmarked/marked wine crate insignia7/4/2007
  Q: I live in the California Bay Area and would like to know how to obtain wine wood crate insignia ...
  A: The best way to get these is to ask a a fine wine shop--the wines that come in these kinds of boxes ...
Chivas Regal7/4/2007
  Q: We have an unopened, still in the box, bottle of Chivas Regal that was purchased in 1965. I am ...
  A: Nice to hear from another member of the family! These numbers are all in code...most bottlers don't ...
Lalique Decanter & Courvoisier Cognac7/3/2007
  Q: I recently received a gift from my mom : it's a 26 ounces bottle of Courvoisier Cognac "Fine ...
  A: I am a bit confused by this one. I don't think that Courvoisier had a Lalique decanter product that ...
Chivas Regal7/3/2007
  Q: We have an unopened, still in the box, bottle of Chivas Regal that was purchased in 1965. I am ...
  A: Because distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, they don't really change over time. That means ...
Cherry Brandy6/20/2007
  Q: Can I store cherry brandy in the freezer? If not, how long will it last once it has been opened?
  A: It's not a good idea to store brandy in a freezer. Distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, and ...
Is my old liquor valuable/drinkable?6/18/2007
  Q: I recently inherited A LOT of old liquor! I found that the whiskey is still drinkable, but while ...
  A: Hmmmm. Your old whiskey should be fine to drink, as long as it has been unopened until now. With ...
Courvoisier VS Cognac 19696/18/2007
  Q: My brother is trying to find the value of a 1/2 gallon bottle of Courvoisier VS Cognac he purchased ...
  A: Distilled spirits have such a high level of alcohol that they don't change much with age. This ...
Mackie's Ancient Brand6/17/2007
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of Mackie's Ancient Brand scotch, exported by White Horse Distillers Ltd. ...
  A: The Mackie family owned the White Horse Distillery, and played a key role in the development of ...
1965 Canadian Masterpiece6/17/2007
  Q: I have a bottle of Canadian Masterpiece 1965 and have looked at some auction results from the UK ...
  A: I can't find a listing for this anywhere that has such a price. Is it possible that it is not the ...
bottle of wine6/15/2007
  Q: how can i found out how much this bottle is worth it's a 1957 Kaysers Niersteiner light white rhine ...
  A: I am sorry to have to tell you that your bottle isn't worth anything. This was a lovely wine once, ...
less sugar in alcohol the better5/28/2007
  Q: I'm allowed to have too much sugar so whats the best alcoholic drink with less sugar? I've been ...
  A: This is really something you should consult with your physician. Dry wines do not have much sugar ...
Cognac5/28/2007
  Q: I received a bottle of Salignac Napoleon Cognac as a gift and I can not seem to date, or find a ...
  A: Salignac is not a producer, but a town in the Cognac region. But the cooperative there may have ...
whiskey5/26/2007
  Q: a product of -calvert of canadian ltd montreal - toronto - vancouver .canada 1965 750ml bottled ...
  A: This is a standard whiskey from Canada. Almost all whiskeys in North America are blended whiskeys, ...
Discoloration in iced tea with mango5/23/2007
  Q: I am trying to make a mango iced tea. I am using green tea leaves, and a clarified but not clear ...
  A: This is a classic case of the mango oxidizing. There are a couple of ways to prevent oxidation, ...
Desire info about vintage liqueur (B&B, Drambuie)5/21/2007
  Q: I have some liqueur (B&B and Drambuie) that date no later than early 1960's (could be as early as ...
  A: Sadly, liqueurs and distilled spirits don't improve in the bottle--the alcohol level is so high that ...
john haig and co5/13/2007
  Q: i have a un opened bottle of haigs gold label 70% how can i find out how old it is thanks
  A: I don't think there is any clever key to this answer...the only thing you can do is contact the ...
Godet Cognac5/13/2007
  Q: My grandfather brought back a bottle of cognac from Europe in 1936. It is still sealed. It is, Godet ...
  A: Nope, I haven't tasted this one...How old do you think I am? Grin. Distilled spirits (and Cognac ...
I.W.Harper mood and content 's worth4/24/2007
  Q: I HAVE A BOTTLE OF IW HARPER BOURBON THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME HAVE HAD IT FOR A LONG TIME THE ORG MOLD ...
  A: There are a couple of these for sale on ebay right now...but they are empty. One is for sale for ...
I.W.Harper4/23/2007
  Q: The only thing you can do is to contact IW Harper directly and see if you can get some help. If the ...
  A: Sorry for the confusion--I meant Washington State. But IW Harper whiskey is not only sold in Asia, ...
value of ....4/23/2007
  Q: 1954 Crown royal in bag; Hall of fame Kentucky whiskey genuine regal china 1972, #145; 1964 Mouton ...
  A: Meredith. Well, the same answer goes to this one, with a few caveats. The older bottles, if they ...
1065Canadian VO4/23/2007
  Q: How much is 1965 bottle of Seagrams VO Canadian whiskey worth? It is wrapped in original white paper ...
  A: Because of the high alcohol level, distilled spirits don't improve in the bottle. They do in the ...
MUMM Cognac VSOP4/22/2007
  Q: I just ran across a bottle of MUMM Cognac VSOP that has been well stored in my garage for many many ...
  A: Back in the 1990's G.H. Mumm (then owned by Seagram's) introduced a Mumm V.S.O.P. Brandy -- ...
Louis Xiii de Reny Martin Grande Champange Cognac4/16/2007
  Q: My father gave me a articel about Louis Xiii de Reny Martin Grande Champange Cognac that stated the ...
  A: I am not sure where you saw this article....most of the pricing I am seeing on this stuff as a ...
White Horse whisky circa 1924-19304/16/2007
  Q: I too have a full unopened bottle of White horse whisky that has an interesting cap. (I have a ...
  A: This is the best site I know for bottle collectors: http://www.antiquebottles.com/ You could also ...
I.W.Harper4/15/2007
  Q: she says it says 100 proof. she was wondering if it is a collectable since it is so old? and if so ...
  A: Whiskey doesn't improve with age in the bottle, because the alcohol level is so high. Given that ...
White Horse whisky circa 1924-19304/15/2007
  Q: I too have a full unopened bottle of White horse whisky that has an interesting cap. (I have a ...
  A: Well, you know the bottle is at least 50 years old, because Elizabeth II didn't become Queen of ...
burbon and scotch4/13/2007
  Q: Two questions here. I have been enjoying Woodford reserve and just ordered a bottle of 1792 ...
  A: I can't tell you what YOU will be able to taste, but I can certainly tell you what to look for. ...
How much is my liquor worth?4/11/2007
  Q: I have a 4/5 quart bottle (imprinted in glass) of Coronet VSQ brandy from 1956. It is 80 proof. ...
  A: Distilled spirits like brandy and whisky are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the ...
white horse blended scotch wiskey4/10/2007
  Q: 50 it has a painted picture of a white horse on the front label printed in scotland sale importers ...
  A: White Horse is a traditional blended Whiskey of ordinary quality. Because whiskey has such a high ...
seagram's 100 pipers scotch3/23/2007
  Q: A friend of mine recently inherited a bottle of what she believes to be 100 year old scotch. She ...
  A: I am sorry, but Seagram didn't really even exist as a company in 1907. Generally, those serial ...
Apple juice3/21/2007
  Q: Why is some apple juice fermented? In the process of making apple juice, some of the apples are ...
  A: Fermentation a process in which yeast consumes the sugar of a liquid and then produces CO2 and ...
determining age of distilled spirits by the seal#3/21/2007
  Q: Is the imprinted number on tax seals like patent numbers in that they can give an approximate date ...
  A: These numbers are issued when the product is imported, not when it is manufactured, so there would ...
Questions3/19/2007
  Q: Could you help me to place a value on my 1956 crown royal no bag or box. Also have a haig and haig ...
  A: Because distilled spirits are very high in alcohol, they generally do not improve with age in the ...
1925 Condor Whisky - Cuba3/14/2007
  Q: .. I've seen all your questions about whiskys/liquors not gaining in value as they get older. I ...
  A: Yes, you are right about what you have written. Your bottle might be of more interest to a ...
Wine (for Paul Wagner)3/6/2007
  Q: I see you know something of the old Brookside winery. They had a white burgundy called St. Emilion ...
  A: That's a real puzzle! White Burgundy is made from Chardonnay grapes, and you might try just about ...
new flavors3/5/2007
  Q: I am interested in creating a new flavor of liquor, maybe even wine. Can you recommend any ...
  A: Many universities offer classes in food technology, and that would be a good place to start. There ...
1972 gallon bottle of seagrams2/26/2007
  Q: I have a un-opened 1972 bottle of Seagram's V.O. It is still in the original box. It had a It had a ...
  A: sorry to be the bearer of sad news...but distilled spirits, because of the high alcohol levels, ...
need help2/25/2007
  Q: mr expert..i am 24 years old.i am very frequently go to clubs and pubs..when i want to buy a drink ...
  A: It's an interesting one, and I think I can help you with an answer. What people like to drink is ...
shine2/20/2007
  Q: helow, before you axe, i am 32 and uv legal drinkin age. i aint sure if this is the kinda ...
  A: Before we got too far into this subject, I need to tell you a couple of things: 1. Making ...
beverage called black and tan2/15/2007
  Q: I had recently tried that with Harp and Guiness and didn't have any luck. If done correctly will ...
  A: Harp is a lager, and may have a slighty lower specific weight than Bass....so it might not work as ...
Liquor value2/15/2007
  Q: I have a bottle divided in four sections. The top of the box says Garnier Liqueurs ...
  A: I had never seen one of these until a few months ago, when someone else asked about them, but they ...
beverage called black and tan2/15/2007
  Q: Good morning Paul, What is a black and tan? How do you make a black & tan? Thank you, George
  A: This is a fun recipe with two different kinds of beer. Fill beer glass half full with Bass or ...
WITH OR WITHOUT ICE1/17/2007
  Q: What beverage should be accompanied with ice and or what are those that strictly shouldn't have ice ...
  A: This is really a question of personal choice. There are a lot of opinions about it, one way or the ...
Courviosier1/8/2007
  Q: I have an old bottle of Courvoisier, probably between the 30's and 50's, but I was wondering how I ...
  A: The packaging should help tell you how old it is--but I would have to see a photo, and then match it ...
making of vinegar1/7/2007
  Q: hy please tell me that how to make the vinegar of sugar cane.
  A: I just wanted to post a follow up to you. In your response, you said you were very happy with the ...
I.W. Harper1/3/2007
  Q: What would a pint of I.W. Harper be worth never opened, 100 proof,in the original box, metal mesh ...
  A: There is not much of a market for old Bourbons. This is partly due to the fact that whiskeys don't ...
Seagrams Canadian VO12/27/2006
  Q: We recieved a decanter bottle of Seagrams Canadian VO dated 1952 in the original gift box. Do you ...
  A: The liquid inside hasn't changed much. Distilled spirits, beause of their high alcohol content, ...
old bottles of wine12/21/2006
  Q: I currently have a couple of old bottles found after moving I'm wondering if they are still ...
  A: These were light, fruity, fun wines when they were made, and were intended to be drunk back then. ...
Seagrams V O whiskey12/20/2006
  Q: My Mom had a bottle of whiskey given to her back about 10 years or so. its a bottle of seagrams v o ...
  A: OK. Yes, this is perfectly drinkable. Distilled spirits don't age in the bottle, the alcohol level ...
I. W. Harper12/19/2006
  Q: Googled for I.W.Harper and got this url with your response to a query regarding I.W.Harper...soooo, ...
  A: The alcoholic content of most distilled spirits is so high that they don't change much over time. ...
best substitute12/15/2006
  Q: What burbon out there may a good replacement close to the same recipe and taste
  A: Tim: I think you left something out of your question. A substitute for what? Bourbon is American ...
ballantine scotch12/11/2006
  Q: i have a full sealed bottle of what i believe is a circa 1960's ballantine scotch and was wondering ...
  A: These are not really very valuable to collectors. It seems that in some ways, collectors will pay ...
Re: Bols Ballerina12/11/2006
  Q: I purchased a Bolls Ballerina in a bottle from a lady who was getting rid of all her fathers ...
  A: These do have some value to collectors. But they are not really rare--there are four or five of ...
Benedictine12/8/2006
  Q: what food goes well with benedictine?
  A: Benedictine is a liqueur, and as such, it is usually served after dinner or for dessert. It was ...
Apple Cider Questions continued12/7/2006
  Q: I'm allergic to sulfites which just happened recently and have been looking for answers. Can you ...
  A: If the apple cider is fermented, then it will probably have sulfites. Even plain apple juice can be ...
we need an interview for science12/5/2006
  Q: my teacher asked me to get an interview for my science fair, and she said that this was ok. She told ...
  A: with the question. OK. Here are my thoughts. Regular Colas have a lot of sugar--Coca Cola says 27 ...
Identifying quality cachaca.12/4/2006
  Q: What are recommendable cachacas? Also, how would I find out which ones are good? (I'm not a rum or ...
  A: I won't recommend specific brands...but here are some thoughts: Most Cachaca is used for making ...
1929 Havana Cuba bottle??????12/1/2006
  Q: I recently found a bottle. Old Havana (Exte Superior 1929 Label) Exlir Old Havana Brand Cardial, PO ...
  A: You've got a few typos in the label, which may be why you couldn't find out more about this. Raymond ...
Chivas Regal11/30/2006
  Q: While packing for a recent move I found an unopenned bottle of Chivas Regal (12 year blend) that was ...
  A: Your questions are right on the money! Yes--it is still drinkable. The alcohol in distilled ...
Liquor11/29/2006
  Q: Paul, I have a 4/5pint of MITCHELL'S SHAMROCK BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY. It bears two stamps. One is ...
  A: This is an interesting one. People do collect items from Mitchell's distillery--but the most ...
Beverages11/13/2006
  Q: Would a 1970 unopened, still sealed, bottle of Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky be worth anything; ...
  A: Whiskey doesn't go bad--the alcohol level is so high that it really preserves itself pretty darn ...
Wine I bought at an Estate sale...need some insight11/8/2006
  Q: I purchased a few bottles of older wine at an auction and would love some insight on whether we can ...
  A: Sad to say, all of these wines are way past their prime. These are all wines made to be drunk ...
Science Fair Question11/7/2006
  Q: I'm doing a science fair project on freezing liquids. I was wondering if you could give me any ...
  A: Hmmm. Well, freezing depends a lot on the liquid. For example, you can't really freeze the alcohol ...
I. W. Harper Burbon11/2/2006
  Q: Can't locate in Southern California. I live in Cerritos CA. Zip 90703. Please help. My MotherEnLaw ...
  A: Sorry to be the bearer of sad news, but I W Harper is no longer available in the USA. The brand is ...
Apple Cider10/23/2006
  Q: Also, is there a way to make non-alcoholic apple cider?
  A: Emily, Thank you for your question. Apple cider will ferment at temperatures higher than 50 ...
Apple Cider Question10/23/2006
  Q: I would love to make apple cider and I read your answer about the apple cider question, but I'm ...
  A: Apple cider will ferment in about 2-3 weeks. Sulfites are a naturally occurring compound which ...
wine cooling10/19/2006
  Q: does a bottle of wine cool quicker standing up or lying down?
  A: Doesn't really matter. It cools quickest in a bucket filled with ice and water. The water makes a ...
unopened liqour10/19/2006
  Q: I have four bottles of unopened liquor and would like to know if they are still good. They are ...
  A: Because of the high alcoholic content of these bottles, they should be just fine. Wine, with only ...
Wine or Liquer?10/18/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of wine or liquer, not sure which, that was given to me years ago, and was told that ...
  A: It's a liqueur. The screw cap and the alcohol content are the giveaway. But it is old, and since ...
Wine or Liquer?10/17/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of wine or liquer, not sure which, that was given to me years ago, and was told that ...
  A: Actually, Nice is the name of a city in southern France, so my guess is that the name of the wine or ...
Champagne age10/10/2006
  Q: I received a bottle of Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne by the G.H.Mumm & Co., Reims France with N.M. ...
  A: I can't tell you much, I am afraid. Browne Vintners represented G. H. Mumm before the Seagram ...
vodka10/8/2006
  Q: has apple vodka got to do something with potatoes?
  A: traditionally, Vodka was always made from potatoes, and then flavored with fruits or other ...
Seeking date and information about old Seagrams bottle10/6/2006
  Q: Paul, I also have 200ML bottle of Seagrams VO Candian Whiskey with an orange sticker with the ...
  A: The bottle you have was probably filled in 1974--they put the tax sticker on it right after ...
Lalique Decanter & Courvoisier Cognac9/30/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Paul, Thank you so much for your response. If you have the time i could ...
  A: I have a better idea: check the auctions on ebay for Erte Decanters from Courvoissier. You will ...
Lalique Decanter & Courvoisier Cognac9/30/2006
  Q: I have recently aquired what i think are Erte Collection bottles. However on the bottom gold ring of ...
  A: I can't be sure without seeing the bottles, but these sound like some of the bottles that ...
wine crate9/27/2006
  Q: I have an old wooden crate with this logo on one side Extra Dry Champagne G.H.Mumm & Co. Societe ...
  A: This is probably from the 1970's, since that's when Browne Vintners was representing Mumm. It's a ...
Ponche and lime9/24/2006
  Q: In the spanish drink ponche and lime, what exactly is the 'lime' and in what ratio should the two be ...
  A: This is going to seem like a cop-out, but the recipes always say to juice one lime, then add lime ...
Apple juice vs Apple Cider9/7/2006
  Q: What is the differance between apple juice and apple cider? and how is apple cider made.
  A: There are some regional differences in the USA about these terms, but here is a quick outline. 1. ...
Remy Martin Grande champagne8/31/2006
  Q: We have 2 bottles of old cognac. One is Remy Martin Grande champagne with a bottle number hand ...
  A: Distilled spirits like cognac and brandy don't improve in the bottle with age like wine does. The ...
Societe Philomatique XIII Exposition de Bordeaux8/26/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of wine with what appears to be an old label that reads: Societe Philomatique, XIII ...
  A: The bottle you have may or may not be good wine--you haven't given me enough information about that. ...
Courvoisier - Prestige De La France question8/26/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of Courvoisier - Prestige De La France commemorative fine champagne cognac, which ...
  A: Prestige de la France refers to an award that Couvoisier won from the French Government...the phrase ...
creme de grand marnier8/15/2006
  Q: I have a very old bottle of cremede grand marnier un opened and in the box is this worth any thing
  A: Sorry, but liqueurs and distilled products are very high in alcohol, so they don't really improve or ...
apple cider8/13/2006
  Q: I have a apple tree in my yard and I was wondering if you can make apple cider from scratch with my ...
  A: Yep, this is pretty easy. The first step is to pick the apples when they are really, really ripe: ...
storing spirits8/3/2006
  Q: Paul, my question is...If I have a bottle (Vodka)and it was opened by accident, do I have to store ...
  A: No problem. The high alcohol content of vodka protects it against just about everything. If you ...
Old unopened pre prohibition liquor bottles and boxes8/1/2006
  Q: I inherited a bottle collection that among other wonderfull bottles, contains three bottles with ...
  A: These sound cool! The medicinal purposes labels were designed because during Prohibition, you could ...
dating a bottle of chivas regal7/31/2006
  Q: i am wondering how i can date a bottle of chivas 12. my grandfather had this bottle for you and ...
  A: The only real way to date the bottle is to compare the packaging with a historical record of Chivas. ...
Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky7/29/2006
  Q: Paul. I recently found an unopened, 1 quart bottle of Seagrams in my parent's closet. It has a ...
  A: The good news is that distilled spirits are so high in alcohol that they don't really change over ...
COURVOISIER VSOP7/15/2006
  Q: I have a question about the value and possibly the production date? I have an old bottle ...
  A: Distilled spirits like brandy and whiskey do not improve with age once they are bottled--the alcohol ...
canadian whisky7/13/2006
  Q: I have a small 50ml, according to the labels 6 yrs aged seagrams candian whiskey. On the cap it has ...
  A: This should be fine to drink--distilled spirits don't change much once they are bottled. So while ...
wine7/9/2006
  Q: I have an unopened bottle of wine from MARTELL MEDALLION COGNAC this bottle has maybe than 35 years ...
  A: First of all, I need to clarify one thing. This is not a wine, but a cognac. It comes from ...
history of I,.W.Harper Company7/7/2006
  Q: I am researching I.W.Harper Corporation's history, and wondered it you knew what the "I.W." stood ...
  A: Gosh, there are a lot of people suddenly interested in this old brand. Here is what the wikipedia ...
Vodkas7/7/2006
  Q: I am new to the world of Martinis. I was having dinner with a friend who ordered a potato vodka ...
  A: Traditional vodkas are all made with potatoes...so your friend is simply asking for a martini made ...
wine value6/14/2006
  Q: Wondering the value of ...unopened, 12 ozs. ,produced by soc.com.dosvinhos de mesa de portugal,ida. ...
  A: This is a very light fresh pink wine from Portugal, and is quite famous. It is one of the best ...
I.W. Harper6/11/2006
  Q: I am in Barstow Ca. and have been informed that IW Harper is no longer made/produced. Is this true? ...
  A: You're not the first person to ask this...nor will you be the last. Apparently, they still make I W ...
Courvoisier Cognac6/9/2006
  Q: $Hello, I recently came into possession of a bottle of Courvoisier Cognac that was given to my ...
  A: No. No. And not really! No--distilled spirits, because they are so high in alcohol, do not ...
White wines6/4/2006
  Q: Can you recommend a good white wine to go with eggs for someone who really only drinks Shiraz and ...
  A: Yes, but let's get a couple of misconceptions out of the way: 1. If you like Shiraz and Cabernet, ...
I found an old bottle of kruskovac imitation pear liqueur and I was wondering the value of it...6/1/2006
  Q: I found an old bottle of kruskovac imitation pear liqueur... It is labled as sunset yellow no.5. It ...
  A: While the bottle you have may be old ( I would guess from the early 1980s or late 1970s) the sad ...
Creme Yvette5/28/2006
  Q: We have an unopened bottle of an old type of liqueur called Creme Yvette. From doing a little online ...
  A: I am not sure I have all the answers you want, but here goes; 1. I don't know when production ...
chivas regal5/24/2006
  Q: I found an open bottle of chivas regal in my basement. Probably opened 15 years ago. It is half ...
  A: The fact that the bottle has been opened for that long isn't really a problem. The alcohol levels ...
brandy5/16/2006
  Q: word brandy comes from brandywine. true or false
  A: True--the origins of our term "brandy" come from the Dutch, who knew that to make brandy, you had to ...
Old port wine5/15/2006
  Q: A friend just passed away and his wife gave me his collection of wine and liquors. I have a bottle ...
  A: You are correct in saying that liquor does not improve with age--the alcohol level is so high that ...
old wine5/13/2006
  Q: I have found out just a little bit more regarding the 1895 bottle. It also has the words XIII ...
  A: That's better! Marques de Riscal is a nice wine from the Rioja region of Spain. Current bottles ...
old unopened wine5/13/2006
  Q: I bought 3 bottles of wine at a estate sale, I don't drink and know nothing about wine I just liked ...
  A: Wow--this is a wild one. The first wine is a light fresh wine from Germany, probably a blend of ...
What is in my alcohol??5/4/2006
  Q: I have just recently obtained a bottle of, King George IV Old Scotch Whisky Blended By, The ...
  A: I can't tell you the value of this bottle without knowing its age--but the oldest bottle I could ...
B & B drinkable3/7/2006
  Q: Recently I acquired an aged bottle of B & B from a deceased aunt. It is corked but there are what ...
  A: Yes, as long as the seal is unbroken, there is very little that can go wrong with something that is ...
I.W. Harper bourbon2/13/2006
  Q: I live in Washington state. The State owns all liquor stores. I have visited several searching for ...
  A: The only thing you can do is to contact IW Harper directly and see if you can get some help. If the ...
Old Remy Martin1/26/2006
  Q: I read another answer you gave about old Brandy, how about this. My father has a bottle of Remy ...
  A: Actually, what you have is a very nice Brandy. And you are not the first person to ask this ...
scotch1/19/2006
  Q: I have a bottle of scotch from my Grandfather (unopened) Glenfarcas, Glenlivet. 21 years old that I ...
  A: Glenlivet is the valley, or glen, of the Livet river in Scotland. Years ago, there were quite a few ...
old, unopened bottle of liquor12/31/2005
  Q: We have a bottle of Crown Royal that is unopened , in bag, in box from 1968 with the pink tax seal ...
  A: Sorry I am so late in replying. I am in Napa...and I think you know from the news that we have had ...
Ginger Wine Essence12/20/2005
  Q: Please can you tell me if Ginger Wine Essence is still available. We use to buy it at a Chemists ...
  A: I can't tell you if it is available at the Chemist--I am in the US, and you must be in the UK. But ...
Courvoisier Succession12/8/2005
  Q: I have a bottle of the above number 29/595 . It has a letter of aunthticity that says it is from 21 ...
  A: This may be a more recent product--the company released a Succession JS on the 200th anniversary of ...
Strongbow12/2/2005
  Q: Do you know of any locations in Wisconsin that sell Strongbow?
  A: I don't know Wisconsin very well...so I may not be much help here. I know that Mo's Irish Pub sells ...
Water Bars11/15/2005
  Q: Paul, I'm a bartender and I have questions about water bars. They seem to be getting big in trendy ...
  A: I haven't seen quite so much about these. There are a few--but they seem to be a bit of a fad, more ...
1820 Brady11/11/2005
  Q: I recently aquired a bottle that has two labels on it. 1820 Brandy and From M.E. Bellows' Son ...
  A: This is a really interesting question--and I am sorry to say that I am going to ask you to look at ...
ante sec?10/13/2005
  Q: I was in Germany and had a drink that was somthing like ante or anti sec and have not been able to ...
  A: I think you might be talking about anisette--and you can get this in a lot of versions: German, ...
FOOTBALL10/5/2005
  Q: WHERE IS MAHDAVI KIYA
  A: You have sent your question to an expert on wine and other beverages! But the good news is that I ...
value10/4/2005
  Q: I have had a bottle of Martell Cordon Bleu for 30 years - it was a present from a Long Shoreman I ...
  A: Sadly, your bottle doesn't really have a lot of collector value. Distilled spirits don't really ...
Wine making8/21/2005
  Q: That's a wonderful statement of your expertise. I'm going to try to remember and use that sometime. ...
  A: There is nothing cheaper than making your own wine! The ancients did just fine by picking all the ...
Thermo8/20/2005
  Q: How is it possible for a thermo to keep coffee hot and iced tea cold? it uses convection right?
  A: Nope. It uses insulation. Whatever is inside is kept thermally isolated from the rest of the ...
Making liqueur8/6/2005
  Q: Paul, my husbands uncle gave us 5 bottles of Versa Montes Liqueur, made with scotch whiskey and ...
  A: You may not be able to make the real thing at home. Most recipes I have found suggest that you mix ...
Drinking8/6/2005
  Q: Apparently there is a word/name for someone who likes a drink between rounds, do you know it? ...
  A: I know a term that fits this description...but it may not be what you are looking for. When you ...
Sherry7/29/2005
  Q: It says "Vintage 1938". Apparently it was bottled in 1968. It is in a metallic silver bottle ...
  A: Sadly, this is not a wine with a great deal of monetary value. SHerries, in general, are not very ...
Fruit of the Vine7/15/2005
  Q: Drinking red wine is said to be good for health. in moderate quantities of course; but how about ...
  A: Sangria is a combination of red wine, fruit juices, and other odds and ends. As such, it will have ...
is it good?7/7/2005
  Q: is it good to drink cold milk..or it contains germs that we should boil it..? thank u :)
  A: Most milk has been pasteurized, which means that it has been treated to kill any bacteria or germs ...
Buying Mountain Dew Products online7/7/2005
  Q: Is there anyway to buy the other flavours of Mountain Dew online and have them shipped to ...
  A: I am sorry to say that what you have suggested here is really not financially feasible. Yes, you ...
Getting drunk from water6/7/2005
  Q: Can you become drunk from water, and if yes how? and what affects does it have on the body?
  A: Not really drunk...in that water doesn't have the same effect as alcohol. YOu won't feel woozy or ...
Value of the bottle6/5/2005
  Q: Good evening, I was given an old bottle of Carbonated Lemon Llime soda, made by Safeway. The person ...
  A: Sorry, but it doesn't have a lot of value. Bottles this old might sell for between $10 and $15 on ...
beer6/2/2005
  Q: What is the most expensive beer in the United States?
  A: It's all a matter of perspective. In the mainstream, Guinness is usually considered the most ...
Wine Barrells5/31/2005
  Q: I am trying to buy the large oak wine or bourbon barrells to store rain water in. Do you know of a ...
  A: Yes--most wineries will sell you their old barrels. All you have to do is ask. They usually do ...
old, unopened liquer bottle5/9/2005
  Q: I have inherited a 1 pt. bottle of sealed, "Bols Ballerina Gold Liquer". It was distributed by the ...
  A: Sorry--but the bottle doesn't have great value. The liqueur, unlike some great wines, doesn't ...
bourbon5/7/2005
  Q: Do you know where I could buy I W Harper bourbon? thanks, andy
  A: IW Harper is a pretty well-known brand--any liquor store could order it for you, if they don't have ...
cappucino4/12/2005
  Q: HOW DO YOU MAKE CAPPUCINO AND ESSPRESSO THANKS CAROL LOVE COFFEE DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CAPPUCINO ...
  A: To make espresso or cappuccino, you need a special machine that infuses the ground coffee with pure ...
wine3/29/2005
  Q: is that true taht drinking wine will affect your erection?
  A: Not really. It is true that if you drink large amounts of alcohol, all sorts of effects take place, ...
Beer wine whisky......3/11/2005
  Q: Whats the difference between.... ...
  A: Each of the drinks you have described is different, and I really suggest that you get a nice book on ...
Thickness3/1/2005
  Q: now this may be a strange question for you, in fact it most probably is! It's not related to ...
  A: Wow! You are right, this is an odd one! I have a couple of suggestions... First of all, Sugar. ...
Absinthe2/28/2005
  Q: I managed to acquire a bottle of genuine absinthe, and though a friend said it was okay to consume ...
  A: Yes, there are different kinds of Absinthe, and some are illegal in the US. While some people drink ...
Strongbow cider2/20/2005
  Q: Do you know where I might purchase Strongbow Cider in Minnesota?
  A: I can't tell you a store there, but if you contact the parent company, they should be able to help ...
Messy Mix2/5/2005
  Q: Is there a term for a drink that is a mix of anything and everything, or of whatever is available? ...
  A: The kitchen sink? There are some recipes that fit this description---check out 3 mile Long Island ...
Boston Cooler Origin12/8/2004
  Q: Why is the "Boston Cooler" called that? It is made with real vanilla ice cream and "Vernors" Ginger ...
  A: The recipe I have doesn't specify the source of the ingredients, but it does come from Mr. Boston's ...
Value12/8/2004
  Q: What would a bottle of stolichnaya russian vodka be worth to a collector. bottle is the last year ...
  A: The value of this bottle would be to a collector for the curiosity---the age of the bottle won't ...
Value of liquor12/5/2004
  Q: Paul, I found a bottle of cognac in my basement that belonged to my Grandfather. It is at least 50 ...
  A: While many wines improve and increase in value as they age in the bottle ( and some go completely ...
Distributors for Strongbow11/29/2004
  Q: Have you any names of distributors (retail or wholesale) of Strongbow in the Washington DC or ...
  A: Strongbow is a cider made by HP BUlmers in the UK. Their US affiliate Bulmers America was recently ...
Old bottle of Armagnac11/27/2004
  Q: Paul I have an old bottle of armagnac that reads: Cuvee Jean IV XO 42 (degree symbol) Appellation ...
  A: The good news is that distilled spirits like brandy and cognac do not deteriorate much with age. ...
Silver Oak wine10/17/2004
  Q: I have a friend who said to me that the Internet couldn't help him to find good deals on his ...
  A: The internet is a great place to find deals on wines...but the one kind of wine that is hard to find ...
Beverage Distribution10/14/2004
  Q: I am starting an export business based on the sale of the Brasilian national drink "Cachaça" and I ...
  A: I think you are approaching this from the wrong end. A large distributor might well want to talk to ...
1956 Crown Royal10/7/2004
  Q: Paul, I have found a bottle of 1956 Crown Royal that is still sealed and in the original purple ...
  A: Because distilled spirits like Scotch and Brandy have such a high alcoholic content, they really do ...
The Boss9/13/2004
  Q: Can you tell me where the term came from to call a 2 liter bottle soda a "boss"? I would like to ...
  A: I can't really say for sure. The word "boss" has a lot of meanings....and even traces its roots ...
Champagne8/31/2004
  Q: I would like to purchase a special bottle of champagne as part of a wedding gift for friends to go ...
  A: There are some lovely Champagnes in this price range. I think you should be able to get Dom ...
Strongbow Cider8/24/2004
  Q: Do you know anything about Strongbow Cider ? The manufacturer's site on the net was not responding. ...
  A: Here is some info on Strongbow-- Bulmers was founded in 1887 in Hereford, England by Percy Bulmer, ...
pink lemonade8/10/2004
  Q: i saw that you said pink lemonade was just lemonade with red food coloring, but that cant be it, ...
  A: There are some products that add raspberry juice to the lemonade--but the classic is just red food ...
Jagermeister8/8/2004
  Q: Have you ever tried the German liquor, Jagermeister? It has a licorice taste and I read where it has ...
  A: Jaegermeister is an anise flavored Liquor that is similar to Pernod, Anise, Anisette, Chinchon, ...
Beverages8/3/2004
  Q: 1. Gin and Brandy are made from? 2. Is Wine made only from Grapes? 3. Is Cognac and Brandy ...
  A: These sound suspiciously like homework questions--so I hope you will take the time to learn more ...
Cranberry Juice7/31/2004
  Q: Is it possible to become ill after drinking cranberry juice, if it has sat out too long. Or gets ...
  A: All juice is a combination of sugar, water, acid, and other elements. The sugar can start to ...
white rum7/28/2004
  Q: white rum is made from?
  A: White Rum is a relatively simple process. Begin with sugar cane, and ferment the sugar cane juice ...
Courvoisier Bottle7/19/2004
  Q: Have OLD bottle of VSOP from my Grandma's (god rest her soul) liquor cabinet. Serial no on seal is ...
  A: Sadly, brandy and other high alcohol beverages do not really improve or develop in the bottle--the ...
type of latte5/19/2004
  Q: what is white latte have yiou heard of it and how is it made?
  A: It's a latte made with white chocolate. Since white chocolate doesn't have much flavor, it's more ...
History of Coca-Cola4/20/2004
  Q: Is it true that Coca-Cola originally contained Cocaine? And does the shape of the original bottle, ...
  A: Yes, it is true that some early versions of Coca Cola contained a bit of cocaine. I don't know that ...
Value/age4/20/2004
  Q: I was recently given a bottle of 'Charcoal Filtered Beam's Choice Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisley. ...
  A: I can't find a value for this wine, but since the Jim Beam distillery celebrated its 200th birthday ...
Courvoisier VS 19694/17/2004
  Q: I have a bottle of Courvoisier VS from 1969. Is it worth much more than a current bottle?
  A: Sadly, your bottle isn't worth much more than a current bottle. While wines develop and change with ...
ABSINTHE4/16/2004
  Q: what are the effects of ABSINTHE the alcholic drink which contains wormwood that is illegal in the ...
  A: Absinthe used to contain high levels of wormwood, and the stuff had quite a negative health impact. ...
wines4/14/2004
  Q: In your opinion what are the best white wine and merlot imports? I miss England with all the ...
  A: First of all, welcome--or is it welcome back? At any rate, I know how you must feel. Since the UK ...
hot drinks4/12/2004
  Q: On the basis of the contents can you please explain each drink how affects sugar level, cholosterol ...
  A: I am not a physician, so please check with your doctor about health issues. On a chemical basis, ...
hot drinks4/11/2004
  Q: What is the difference between Brandy, whysky, rum and beer in contents? In what climate each one is ...
  A: Each of these drinks has a different primary ingredient. Brandy is distilled from grape wine. ...
------------------------- ...3/21/2004
  Q: why do people swirl wines and some liqor around in there glass before drinking it? Answer - Dear ...
  A: 98% of all taste is in the aroma. Try this for an experiment. Hold your nose pinched closed with ...
pink lemonade3/8/2004
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To still the same question, u never sent me a response, though ...
  A: Sorry for the confusion.... Pink lemonade is pink because they add pink food coloring to regular ...
Of what value is this liquor?2/10/2004
  Q: I have a liquor that I am looking to sell, but have no idea about it. It is from circa 1958, the ...
  A: The good news is that this liqueur is quite lovely--and you should find it delicious, even after so ...
Absinthe12/5/2003
  Q: I am interested in buying absinthe, but I don't know where to go. I have found some internet sites ...
  A: Absinthe has changed over the last 25 years--primarily because most countries realized that there is ...
wine5/30/2003
  Q: Many years ago I was in southern California and there was a winery called Brookside wines. I know ...
  A: That does go back a few years! The Brookside winery has been out of business for some time...the old ...
Storing alcohol5/26/2003
  Q: I've searched the internet and can't find any information about how alcohol should be stored. I ...
  A: The truth is that storing spirits, as opposed to wine, is not talked about very much--primarily ...
Gatorade Flavor4/15/2003
  Q: Wagner, I have reached a dead end in my hunt to prove my friend wrong about a beverage question. I ...
  A: First of all, shame on Gatorade for not answering your question. That's just plain old bad customer ...
Beverage Distributors1/4/2003
  Q: I am starting an export business based on the sale of the Brasilian national drink "Cachaça" and I ...
  A: I just heard from a distributor who would be interested in talking to you..... Marty Martino, ...
Cranberry Liqueur12/23/2002
  Q: We used to enjoy Boggs Cranberry Liqueur. I have read several places that it is no longer available. ...
  A: My friends in the retail business tell me that Boggs has gone the way of the horse and buggy. But ...
Buying Alcohol11/15/2002
  Q: Is there any way that I can purchase alcohol from somewhere in the caribbean and have them ship it ...
  A: Sorry, but all alcohol imports to the US are regulated at both the federal level by the Bureau of ...
applecider11/8/2002
  Q: Recently my daughter and I tried some applecider and my daughter loved it. Because I thought it was ...
  A: Apple cider is pretty simple--it is just apple juice. But it sounds like the cider you tasted might ...
Tea Recipes6/15/2002
  Q: My box of Luzianne Tea provides a recipe for brewing their product. I assume they know what they are ...
  A: It's all a question of taste, after all. But the simple answer it this: When you drink hot tea, ...
Port & dry red wine6/12/2002
  Q: Paul, I have a recipe for a beef tenderloin with mushroom onion and red wine sauce. It requires a ...
  A: When it comes to cooking with wine, its really pretty simple--you should only cook with wines you ...
Old Armagnac1/31/2002
  Q: I inherited a bottle of Armagnac and am having a hard time dating it. I can find no record of the ...
  A: St. Vivant is a fairly easy to find Armagnac these days--it sells for maybe $35 a bottle. The odd ...
non-alcoholic beverage1/20/2002
  Q: Paul, When I was a young person, a neighbor would fix us a drink that was delicious. I think it ...
  A: It's funny --I hadn't really heard of this, but it sounds delicious. Then I asked my mom, (she's ...
this may sound stupid, but...12/30/2001
  Q: can you brew alcohol from maple sap? wouldn't it seem logical? i was thinking about new england in ...
  A: I do know of liqueurs that are flavored with maple syrup, but here are the challenges: 1. ...
Champagne12/4/2001
  Q: I'm confused about the term "Kristal" (might be "Cristal") when it comes to describing champagne. ...
  A: Kristal is indeed a brand name--for the tete de cuvee from Roderer. True Champagne comes from ...
Apple juice/cider11/21/2001
  Q: This is the closest catagory to the topic of my question. I bet you can help though. What's the ...
  A: Simple answer? There is no difference. Some people distinguish between clarified juice (cider) and ...
i have a research paper due, can you help11/15/2001
  Q: im doing a research paper on the health laws and regulations of being a bartender. The internet ...
  A: Dera James: I think the subject of your paper might better be termed "The lack of health laws and ...
Mixed Drinks10/23/2001
  Q: Paul: I wrote you the other day regarding my bad experience with Rum & Coke. You suggested ...
  A: Sorry, I did answer this one again, but there must have been a problem with the software. The White ...
Mixed Drinks10/21/2001
  Q: Paul: When I go out socially I tend to get nervous with casual conversation so a nice mixed ...
  A: I had a similar experience once with apricot brandy--and haven't tasted it since! There are a ...
juices7/3/2001
  Q: i love garlic and onions and just so happen to have a surplus. please tell me how best to store and ...
  A: Sounds like you have quite a garden! The one thing you have to watch out for with these juices is ...
liquor bottles labeled with X's6/14/2001
  Q: I was wondering if you knew why liquor bottles used to be labeled with the 3 "x"s? I'm writing a ...
  A: Ah, you have asked about one of the great myths of the business. One theory: Years ago, Hennessey ...
Calories & Fat3/29/2001
  Q: How many calories and fat per ounce is in Bailey's Irish Cream
  A: Here is the info--direct from Bailey's own website: The nutritional value of a 37.5 ml serving of ...
Egg Nog3/9/2001
  Q: I tried to make some home made egg nog from a couple of different books. However, it all ways asked ...
  A: Yes, whipping cream is the same as heavy cream, and is a very common ingredient in egg nog. I don't ...
bev.2/24/2001
  Q: I really like Thai Tea.. Have any idea how to make it?
  A: To make Thai tea, you first need to start with the tea itself--this is different from Chinese tea, ...
Wine with sauerbraten?2/2/2001
  Q: If not serving beer, what kind of wine will go with sauerbraten? A riesling or gewürtztraminer? Or, ...
  A: Ken: I think you have this one nailed. Riesling is probably best--I am not such a big fan of ...

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