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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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Questions Answered By Expert Paul Wagner
In Category Beverages

Subject	Date Asked

crown royal bottle	10/7/2008
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 bottle	10/7/2008
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 liquor	10/7/2008
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 Whisky	10/6/2008
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 Bottle	10/5/2008
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 wheels	9/30/2008
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. ...
beverage	9/30/2008
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 XIII	9/16/2008
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 courvesier	9/9/2008
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 97	9/7/2008
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 Scotch	9/5/2008
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 Whisky	9/3/2008
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-30s	9/2/2008
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 DOM	9/2/2008
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-30s	9/2/2008
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 cognac	8/28/2008
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 brandy	8/27/2008
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 Whisky	8/26/2008
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 Whisky	8/26/2008
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 bottles	8/22/2008
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. ...
ALCOHOL	8/22/2008
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 Caisson	8/21/2008
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 Whisky	8/20/2008
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 bottle	8/8/2008
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 Martin	8/8/2008
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 regal	8/5/2008
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. ...
whiskey	7/22/2008
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 1746	7/22/2008
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 Cell	7/21/2008
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 liquor	7/21/2008
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 Whiskey	7/19/2008
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 ...
cognac	7/18/2008
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 Cognac	7/17/2008
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 List	7/16/2008
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 rum	7/15/2008
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 decanter	7/15/2008
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 decanter	7/15/2008
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 Mezcal	7/15/2008
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 ...
cajun	7/14/2008
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 Brandy	7/14/2008
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 Scoth	7/13/2008
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 Bottle	7/12/2008
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 Reserve	7/9/2008
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. ...
courvoisier	7/7/2008
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 Master	7/6/2008
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 bottle	7/4/2008
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 Bottles	7/3/2008
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 wine	6/30/2008
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's	6/22/2008
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 Gin	6/22/2008
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 Cognac	6/22/2008
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 whisky	6/21/2008
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 xiii	6/21/2008
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 Whiskey	5/31/2008
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 Whisky	5/26/2008
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 bottle	5/22/2008
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 Decanter	5/22/2008
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 galliano	5/22/2008
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 spatlese	5/20/2008
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 Benedictine	5/20/2008
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 Portugal	5/18/2008
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 ...
beverages	5/16/2008
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 Alcohol	5/12/2008
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 rum	5/10/2008
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 Scotch	5/2/2008
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 Whisky	4/30/2008
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 ...
Bacardi	4/29/2008
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 bottles	4/28/2008
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 Cordial	4/28/2008
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 Cordial	4/28/2008
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 gin	4/24/2008
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 bottle	4/13/2008
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 bottle	4/11/2008
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 riesling	4/10/2008
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 Amaretto	4/7/2008
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 Whiskey	4/6/2008
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 bottle	3/17/2008
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 Scotch	3/13/2008
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 Liquor	3/13/2008
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 ...
brandy	3/10/2008
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 number	3/9/2008
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 ...
beverage	3/9/2008
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 Whisky	3/9/2008
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 cognac	3/2/2008
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 Leonardo	2/29/2008
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 Cacao	2/29/2008
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 Lassie	2/29/2008
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 Wine	2/29/2008
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 1L	2/22/2008
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 crystal	2/22/2008
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 Royal	2/22/2008
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 brandy	2/20/2008
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 Decanter	2/20/2008
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 Wine	2/19/2008
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 Advice	2/18/2008
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 brandy	2/16/2008
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 armagnac	2/15/2008
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 spirits	2/10/2008
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 property	2/9/2008
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 Bourbon	2/6/2008
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 Trye	2/2/2008
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 ...
bowmore	2/1/2008
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 Wheeler	1/31/2008
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.O	1/30/2008
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 Wine	1/28/2008
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 Grillet	1/28/2008
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 martin	1/28/2008
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, ...
Cognac	1/27/2008
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 Whiskey	1/26/2008
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 drink	1/25/2008
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 Whiskey	1/24/2008
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 ...
Followup	1/23/2008
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 brandy	1/22/2008
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 marnier	1/21/2008
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 horse	1/20/2008
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 alcohol	1/18/2008
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 Uralt	1/18/2008
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 Wine	1/16/2008
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 Wine	1/10/2008
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 wine	1/10/2008
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 ...
wine	1/7/2008
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 Harper	1/3/2008
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 liquor	12/31/2007
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 liquor	12/31/2007
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 whisky	12/30/2007
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 bottles	12/27/2007
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 Royal	12/27/2007
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 value	12/25/2007
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 Bottle	12/25/2007
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 perigeion	12/22/2007
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 ...
Moonshine	12/22/2007
Q: Can Moonshine go bad. A: The alcohol in distilled spirits protects against just about any kind of spoilage, so if the ...
Wine old	12/22/2007
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&B	12/21/2007
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 substitute	12/19/2007
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 Brandy	12/18/2007
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 whiskey	12/17/2007
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 ...
Scotch	12/16/2007
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 whisky	12/15/2007
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 ...
Drinks	12/13/2007
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 WHISKY	12/13/2007
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 decanter	12/12/2007
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 ...
beverages	12/12/2007
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 IV	12/10/2007
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 1968	12/4/2007
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 Cellar	12/2/2007
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 Chocolate	11/27/2007
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 liquer	11/27/2007
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 ...
value	11/27/2007
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 Cognacs	11/24/2007
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 Box	11/23/2007
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 bottle	11/22/2007
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 liquer	11/22/2007
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 bottle	11/20/2007
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 Whisky	11/17/2007
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 Regal	11/16/2007
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 Whisky	11/16/2007
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 Whiskey	11/16/2007
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 bottle	11/16/2007
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 Whiskey	11/15/2007
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 ...
Champagne	11/14/2007
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 Bottle	11/14/2007
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 ...
Champagne	11/14/2007
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 Beameister	11/13/2007
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 whisky	11/11/2007
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 1891	11/11/2007
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 brandy	11/10/2007
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 bourban	11/7/2007
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 scotch	11/6/2007
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 Brandy	11/4/2007
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 bottles	11/3/2007
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 Cuba	11/3/2007
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 brandy	10/29/2007
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 1802	10/28/2007
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-alcoholic	10/25/2007
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-alcoholic	10/25/2007
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 Whisky	10/19/2007
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 Bottle	10/19/2007
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 Lalique	10/18/2007
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 Scotch	10/17/2007
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 ...
alcohol	10/17/2007
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 WINE	10/11/2007
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 ...
Benedictine	10/10/2007
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 7	10/9/2007
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 ...
Cognac	10/9/2007
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 Whiskey	10/4/2007
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 vsq	10/3/2007
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 Cognac	10/1/2007
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 gin	10/1/2007
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 Cognac	9/28/2007
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 chianti	9/28/2007
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 Gin	9/25/2007
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 ...
courvoisier	9/25/2007
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 brandy	9/24/2007
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 perignon	9/24/2007
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 gin	9/23/2007
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 cuvee	9/21/2007
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 ...
Whiskey	9/8/2007
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. Harper	9/6/2007
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 Collection	9/5/2007
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 port	8/31/2007
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 beverages	8/29/2007
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 Brandy	8/27/2007
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 1972	8/18/2007
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 Royal	8/18/2007
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 Liqueur	8/12/2007
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 liqueur	8/11/2007
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 wine	8/10/2007
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-Superiores	8/2/2007
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 brandy	7/12/2007
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 1-3	7/10/2007
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 1742	7/7/2007
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 ...
Armagnac	7/6/2007
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 whisky	7/5/2007
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 insignia	7/4/2007
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 Regal	7/4/2007
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 Cognac	7/3/2007
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 Regal	7/3/2007
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 Brandy	6/20/2007
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 1969	6/18/2007
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 Brand	6/17/2007
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 Masterpiece	6/17/2007
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 wine	6/15/2007
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 better	5/28/2007
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 ...
Cognac	5/28/2007
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 ...
whiskey	5/26/2007
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 mango	5/23/2007
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 co	5/13/2007
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 Cognac	5/13/2007
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 worth	4/24/2007
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.Harper	4/23/2007
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 VO	4/23/2007
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 VSOP	4/22/2007
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 Cognac	4/16/2007
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 1924-1930	4/16/2007
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.Harper	4/15/2007
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 1924-1930	4/15/2007
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 scotch	4/13/2007
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 wiskey	4/10/2007
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 scotch	3/23/2007
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 juice	3/21/2007
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 ...
Questions	3/19/2007
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 - Cuba	3/14/2007
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 flavors	3/5/2007
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 seagrams	2/26/2007
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 help	2/25/2007
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 ...
shine	2/20/2007
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 tan	2/15/2007
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 value	2/15/2007
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 tan	2/15/2007
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 ICE	1/17/2007
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 ...
Courviosier	1/8/2007
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 vinegar	1/7/2007
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. Harper	1/3/2007
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 VO	12/27/2006
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 wine	12/21/2006
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 whiskey	12/20/2006
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. Harper	12/19/2006
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 substitute	12/15/2006
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 scotch	12/11/2006
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 Ballerina	12/11/2006
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 ...
Benedictine	12/8/2006
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 continued	12/7/2006
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 science	12/5/2006
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 Regal	11/30/2006
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 ...
Liquor	11/29/2006
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 ...
Beverages	11/13/2006
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 insight	11/8/2006
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 Question	11/7/2006
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 Burbon	11/2/2006
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 Cider	10/23/2006
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 Question	10/23/2006
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 cooling	10/19/2006
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 liqour	10/19/2006
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 age	10/10/2006
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 ...
vodka	10/8/2006
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 bottle	10/6/2006
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 Cognac	9/30/2006
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 Cognac	9/30/2006
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 crate	9/27/2006
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 lime	9/24/2006
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 Cider