Ask The Collector - Mid-Summer 2007 Edition

It's been a while since we last hosted our "Ask the Collector" segment. We still get lots of requests for valuation of whisky, but many of the requests are from people who can't read. 2 basic rules are consistently violated:

1. Send a picture.
2. Before asking, take a look at the"Ask the Collector" article archive to see if your bottle has been valued previously. If get another requests to value a Chivas Regal Royal Salute Spode decanter, I'm going to go f'ing postal.

And to be honest, we've been getting a lot of simply uninteresting bottles.

But we march on . . .

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And now another installment of our very popular "Ask The Collector" column in which Sukhinder Singh of The Whisky Exchange answers questions about the value of collectible whisky.

We generally respond to questions within a day or so (completely dependent upon Sukhinder's schedule).

Remember, when you are in London, you can visit The Whisky Exchange in Hanwell or at their satellite shop at Vinopolis near the Borough Market. And of course you can always visit The Whisky Exchange on-line.

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Ground Rules

Still getting way too many questions without pictures or posted as comments. These emails/comments will not be answered. Sorry!

1. Before emailing, please look through the old "Ask The Collector" stories, to see if a similar bottle has already been appraised. If we get another question about the value of a bottle of White Horse from 1990, I'm going to put my head through the screen.
2. Some people have been leaving questions for Sukhinder in the comments. This is a no-no. I will assume any questions left in comments are for other readers to answer and NOT for Sukhinder - If you want Sukhinder's expert opinion please use the "...Ask the Collector" email address in the link to the right.
3. No questions will be considered without an included picture. I spend too much time asking people for pictures. Starting in 2007, I'm afraid we can't respond to any questions which don't include a picture of the bottle. In you don't include a picture, you won't get a response. Make sure your pictures include the fill level as well as the label and any distinguishing characteristics!
4. If Sukhinder makes an offer to buy your bottle, please do him the courtesy of responding whether you accept his offer or not.
5. Please visit The Whisky Exchange - either in person or via their website. Let's support Sukhinder, as he is providing this valuation services for free!

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And now another installment of our very popular "Ask The Collector" column in which Sukhinder Singh of The Whisky Exchange answers questions about the value of collectible whisky.

We generally respond to questions within a day or so (completely dependent upon Sukhinder's schedule).

Remember, when you are in London, you can visit The Whisky Exchange in Hanwell or at their satellite shop at Vinopolis near the Borough Market. And of course you can always visit The Whisky Exchange on-line.

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Ground Rules

Still getting way too many questions without pictures or posted as comments. These emails/comments will not be answered. Sorry!

1. Before emailing, please look through the old "Ask The Collector" stories, to see if a similar bottle has already been appraised. If we get another question about the value of a bottle of White Horse from 1990, I'm going to put my head through the screen.
2. Some people have been leaving questions for Sukhinder in the comments. This is a no-no. I will assume any questions left in comments are for other readers to answer and NOT for Sukhinder - If you want Sukhinder's expert opinion please use the "...Ask the Collector" email address in the link to the right.
3. No questions will be considered without an included picture. I spend too much time asking people for pictures. Starting in 2007, I'm afraid we can't respond to any questions which don't include a picture of the bottle. In you don't include a picture, you won't get a response. Make sure your pictures include the fill level as well as the label and any distinguishing characteristics!
4. If Sukhinder makes an offer to buy your bottle, please do him the courtesy of responding whether you accept his offer or not.
5. Please visit The Whisky Exchange - either in person or via their website. Let's support Sukhinder, as he is providing this valuation services for free!

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Hi

Grateful if you could tell me any details of the distillery and value of this bottle, from around 1910-1920

Thanks,  John

Hi John,
Wow!!! A very nice bottle.

Interesting how we come across more old Irish bottles than Scotch Malts.

I believe this is from the Dublin Distillery.Your date is about right 1910 - 1920.

Labels is in good condition - level is a little low but that's life.

It is difficult to value this one. Let's put it this way, we would be happy to pay US$1000.00 for it.
    
    Thanks, Sukhinder

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Dear Collector,

I recently acquired an unopened bottle of Highland Queen blended scotch. 2.25liters, 43%, bottling date: 20/1/1964, rotation nr63/263.

Characteristic malts in the blend are glen moray-Glenlivet and Glenmorangie (as stated on the label). You can find some pictures attached.

The bottle is closed and sealed but I guess evaporation is still possible (true?). If you take a good look at the picture you can see the filling level is lower than usual filling levels, does this mean there's already some evaporation? I only have the bottle for one week so I cannot yet make a visual judgment of any dropping of the liquid level.

IF the liquid level drops, will the whisky remain drinkable? What is the estimated value of this bottle?

Kind Regards from Gent, Belgium
- Jeroen M.

Hi Jeroen,

A very nice bottle indeed.

I cannot actually read the front label in full, but i feel this is not a blend but a vatted malt (blended malt).

As we all know the style of Glen Moray and Glenmorangie, i would say it is an excellent drinking whisky.

I really like the old bottles which were imported into Belgium, as they always have the exact bottling date on the rear.

The date is on this label is 1964, the level is a little low but ok.

I would say it is worth about GBP £150.