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Pinch scotch and candian club whisky8/4/2011peter
  Q: I hope someone can give me an answer to my question. i have about 6 bottles of pinch scotch whisky, ...
  A: The value of the pinch is around 40 usd per bottle depending on the condition of the label. The ...
Scotch, what should we do8/4/2011peter
  Q: I just finished a job for a client and he gave me an assortment of Scotch whiskeys as a thank you. ...
  A: ebay will bring you not more than some dollars for a another decoration item. I would rather let ...
Unopended bottle of Bols Ballerina Golden Liqueur with gold flakes floating in it. Got a date of 1951 on and for export to Japan8/2/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: Would it taste ok and does it have any particular worth. Many thanks Eddie
  A: Many thousaands of these were produced as merchandising supplies, and I see then regularly on ebay ...
white horse whisky7/24/2011peter
  Q: sorry for my english, cause i live in brazil and i have a white horse whisky from white horse ...
  A: I guess the bottle is not from 1925 but when it is it would be a nice found(where do you base this ...
D.O.M Le Directeur7/14/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have a bottle of D.O.M Le Directeur, bottled by Benedictine S.A. Fecamp (France) This bottle is ...
  A: The good news is that this is perfectly good to drink. The bad news? It hasn't appreciated in ...
19637/13/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have a un-opened bottle of courvoisier, still new, dated 1963. What kind of value, and where ...
  A: The good news is that this is perfectly good to drink. The bad news? It hasn't appreciated in ...
values7/9/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: please, would like to know the values of these bottles, gallon of 1971 seagrams vo, gallon of Chivas ...
  A: The good news is the distilled products here are till good: the Seagrams and the Cognac. The ...
possible age and value7/8/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: my boyfriend and i have a bottle of chivas brothers royal salute limited edition that was given to ...
  A: Distilled spirits like don't change with age in the bottle much for better or for worse, because the ...
liqueur benedictine7/6/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: bjr j ai aqueri une bouteille de benedictine de 1929 parfaitement conserver cette bouteille a deux ...
  A: Hallo Ludovic! The alcohol levels are so high in Benedictine that it doesn't change ocer time...and ...
value7/5/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: what is a gallon of seagram's seven dated 1972, and unopened worth?
  A: Distilled spirits like this don't change over time in the bottle--the alcohol level is too high. So ...
old bottles of liquor6/12/2011peter
  Q: I have an unopened 1968 White Label Dewar's one gallon bottle of liquor. I also have a limited ...
  A: I can't tell you about the ceramic as I don't know this bottle. try ebay and see what it brings but ...
Old wines6/4/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I found 3 bottles of wine in the basement and am curious about their value and potential taste! The ...
  A: I am afraid I don't have great news for you. These wines were made to drink relatively young, and ...
whiskey5/23/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: how much is crown royal from 1958 whiskey worth? Its still sealed and in the box. Also how or where ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time. The good ...
Grand Marnier bottle5/22/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have an empty Grand Marnier bottle in a black metal holder. Circa 1962-64 Is it worth anything in ...
  A: This probably isn't worth anything. The real collectible bottles are far older than this, and ...
the worth of a bottle of port5/22/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: ve just found a bottle of Partners port (finest rich ruby) Sandeman Numbered 25b-671485 is this of ...
  A: Ruby ports are made to drink, not age, so this one won't have appreciated in value (or improved much ...
Liquor to Sell5/17/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have the following unopened Scotch Whiskey to sell acquired in the 1970's and 80's and would like ...
  A: Good question. I am an expert in the liquor inside...but not necessarily the bottles. You should ...
Liquor to Sell5/16/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have the following unopened Scotch Whiskey to sell acquired in the 1970's and 80's and would like ...
  A: I can answer your question--but you are not going to like the answer! Distilled spirits like this ...
Liquor from the 1920's5/12/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: My aunt Flo recently passed away at 102 and we were cleaning out her cabinets and found several ...
  A: I have both good and bad news for you. The good news? This stuff is probably perfectly safe to ...
Found whisky and cognac in grandpa's closet5/11/2011peter
  Q: I found a bottle of White Horse whiskey and two bottles of cognac while cleaning out my grandpa's ...
  A: first to the cognac, I would set them of a value of 150us per bottle. they are older editions and ...
appraisal and sale of cognac5/6/2011peter
  Q: I have inherited several bottles of very old cognac/brandy and am wondering how I can get the ...
  A: selling can be done via auction houses or ebay, they also should be able to tell you the value. you ...
the value of Canadian Club Whisky5/3/2011peter
  Q: I have two bottles of Canadian Club Whisky by Hiram Walker & Sons unopened and sealed. On the seal, ...
  A: the bottle's are worth 60 to 100 us per bottle. Not so much considering the age but there are a lot ...
Bras Arme Hennessy5/3/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have unopened bottled of Bras Arme Hennessy, I contacted Hennessy and they said they are anywhere ...
  A: The problem with distilled spirits is that they are so high in alcohol that they don't change much ...
Wines5/2/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: A client cleaning out her deceased husband's alcohol supply brought me some wines. I'm wondering if ...
  A: None of these are going to set the world on fire, unfortunately. While they were all pleasant wines ...
courvoisier4/19/2011peter
  Q: I got a bottle of courvoisier in the front it says courvoisier cognac fine champagne with the ...
  A: I do not know of any local auctions but simply put it on ebay and do not forget to add their rules ...
Conac centenario De Terry4/14/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I've read you answer following a question in 2007. I've bought recently 3 bottles (among many ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time, so they ...
whiskey in a bottle4/13/2011peter
  Q: I have a half bottle of white horse whiskey that my neighbor gave me before he passed away.Its full ...
  A: A picture would help a lot as there are a lot of different bottles around. Anyway it is so that ...
value bottle of rum4/10/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: i can't seem to find out. it's still 100% sealed. hope you can help thanks.
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much over time, so they ...
360 Vodka4/9/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: What is the carbohydrate content of 360 Vodka? There is no label on the bottle and I am trying to ...
  A: Vodkas are distilled products, so unless they are sweetened and flavored AFTER distillation, they ...
price and how can I sell it4/4/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: This bottle was passed on to me from a relative that passed away. I am not a cognac drinker and ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle, for ...
bols liquer4/3/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: i have a bottle of bols liquer, seal is unbroken from research the bottle id made mis to late 1800 ...
  A: I could take a guess at it, but I have an even better solution. Here is the link to the official ...
bols liquer4/2/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: i have a bottle of bols liquer, seal is unbroken from research the bottle id made mis to late 1800 ...
  A: If it is indeed from the 1800's it would be quite rare. But often companies list a date on the ...
Bottle of cognac that was bottled in 18113/31/2011peter
  Q: I have a bottle of cognac that was bottled all the way back in 1811. We've held on to it for a long ...
  A: It all depends wether it is an original bottle, you can check this Website, ...
seagram's3/21/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: place a value!! presented to my dad in 1972 silver anniversary celebration(the house of seagram ltd. ...
  A: The liquid inside won't get you more than $100 at auction---but the bottle itself may be a ...
AA BOTTLE3/20/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I FOUND A OLD WHISKEY BOTTLE IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. ON THE INDENTED SIDE IT HAS AA WITH SPIRALS ...
  A: I'm a beverage expert, but not a bottle collector. So I could tell you what the whiskey might be ...
boggs cranberry liqueur3/20/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have recently come into possession of a fifth of boggs cranberry liqueur unopened, the seal is ...
  A: I've had a few questions about Bogg's but so far I don't think this has become anything like a a ...
Gran Reserva / Reserva Especial3/11/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have a bottle of 1851 Gran Reserva / Reserva Especial Brandy. Everything on the bottle appears to ...
  A: This is quite a collection of odds and ends you have! This is a bottle of brandy from the island of ...
Ferreirinha3/11/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have a bottle of Ferreirinha. On the label it says: Comp'.Agr.e Com.dosVINHOSdoPorto. Successora ...
  A: I think this must say something else on the label as well. This is the table wine division of the ...
J. Normandin - Mercier Grande Champagne with signed Certificate3/11/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have a bottle (and pictures upon request) of J Normandin - Mercier Cognac Cres Vieille Grande ...
  A: This is a nice bottle of Cognac, really nice, but it won't have appreciated in value the way some ...
Bacardi 1513/10/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have come across a bottle of Bacardi 151 rum with seal and unopened from 1971. Is there any value ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle, for ...
Pre-embargo Cuban Bacardi rums3/9/2011Paul Wagner
  Q: I have several bottles of pre-embargo Cuban Bacardi rums. Is there any significant value to them? I ...
  A: Distilled spirits like this are so high in alcohol that they don't change much in the bottle, for ...

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