Show us your whisky!
Discussion
Szarik said:
definitely errr. 100 pages and over 18 months ago... something I didn't even remember saying, and that didn't actually mean anything anyway? You had tried to buy a bottle and then when you couldn't you went on a bit of a rant and said it was no good... bit childish. I was hardly lording it over you because i bought one; i merely suggested you might feel rather different had you managed to secure a bottle. Blown2CV said:
definitely errr. 100 pages and over 18 months ago... something I didn't even remember saying, and that didn't actually mean anything anyway? You had tried to buy a bottle and then when you couldn't you went on a bit of a rant and said it was no good... bit childish. I was hardly lording it over you because i bought one; i merely suggested you might feel rather different had you managed to secure a bottle.
Well I guess that you wouldn't remember and that's why I show you the link to refresh your memory lol.Firstly,I've said that I've bought a bottle of Auriverdes through another shop before Ardbeg start the sale on their online shop,I've said that I spent a few hours trying to buy a bottle, obviously I've opened the bottle and as Ardbeg fan I didn't like it and it was not worth the HYPE. So really I don't think it's a bit childish at all.
You've said; i'm sure if you'd managed to be one of the lucky ones you'd have a very different view.
So from your reply I'm assumed at that point that you are the unlucky one..otherwise why would you called me a one of the lucky ones lol
p.s Anyway they are still for sale for more then a year on Ardbeg site..well I guess that they are so popular.
http://www.ardbeg.com/shop/product/whisky/ardbeg-a...
I was wondering if anyone can help me.I have been very generously given a bottle of Whisky (probably too generously if I'm honest) and I'm trying to find out if I should return it.
It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
NWTony said:
I was wondering if anyone can help me.I have been very generously given a bottle of Whisky (probably too generously if I'm honest) and I'm trying to find out if I should return it.
It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
Is this the one? Or is it more recent?It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/haig/john-ha...
Lucky you if it is, it's worth £144!
Hmmm, the label isn't the same as the £144 one, the bottom of the main label has award symbols rather than text and it doesn't have the cap security label either. And it isin much better condition
It could be duty free,it was given to me in a Camel cigarette bag which suggests that it is duty free and also that it isn't that recent! The happy smoker on the bag does have a 70s feel to it though!
It could be duty free,it was given to me in a Camel cigarette bag which suggests that it is duty free and also that it isn't that recent! The happy smoker on the bag does have a 70s feel to it though!
NWTony said:
I was wondering if anyone can help me.I have been very generously given a bottle of Whisky (probably too generously if I'm honest) and I'm trying to find out if I should return it.
It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
g.l. refers to gay lussac - italian alcohol measurement. this bottle was exported for sale in italy (hence the british government bit). it's not valuable (you would get about £40-50 at an online whisky auction, minus vat and seller fees), but it's interesting to explore a lost style of whisky if you have not done so already. It probably isn't that valuable at all, but it's not showing upon the normal sites so maybe it is something reasonably rare.
Haig blended scotch whisk.
1.0Lbottle.
43% G.L
Gold label
And somewhat distinct under the main label is a second,slim label that says "Distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision"
I can find standard 40% gold label and that is not rare at all, but not 43% except and older bottles,which are a fair bit pricier, but the bottle isn't a match to the pictures.
Thanks in advance!
sheepsplitter said:
Is this the one? Or is it more recent?
https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/haig/john-ha...
Lucky you if it is, it's worth £144!
sadly, it is not worth that much - that is what mom see fit to charge for it. they inflate prices on old blends, because generally, the only way to buy them is at whisky auctions. i say they, but i should note that they are not the only retailer to inflate prices. just because they price it at £144, does not mean it is actually worth that amount. still, an unassuming drinker may pay that much. tell them it's from the 60s/70s, and you have yourself a paying customer, i suppose. https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/haig/john-ha...
Lucky you if it is, it's worth £144!
Edited by A15 on Monday 8th February 21:16
George111 said:
NRS said:
...when he pulled out a 26yo Blackadder release which was distilled in 1974 and bottled in 2001 I had an easy choice. After all, plenty of time to taste the others later I thought...
What was the Blackadder like ? One of the things to note was the bottle was nearly empty, and being such an old bottle it could have had a lot of interaction with the air if sat around like that (potentially being open for 15 years, although I don't think it was anything like that from the taste).
NRS said:
George111 said:
NRS said:
...when he pulled out a 26yo Blackadder release which was distilled in 1974 and bottled in 2001 I had an easy choice. After all, plenty of time to taste the others later I thought...
What was the Blackadder like ? One of the things to note was the bottle was nearly empty, and being such an old bottle it could have had a lot of interaction with the air if sat around like that (potentially being open for 15 years, although I don't think it was anything like that from the taste).
A15 said:
sadly, it is not worth that much - that is what mom see fit to charge for it. they inflate prices on old blends, because generally, the only way to buy them is at whisky auctions. i say they, but i should note that they are not the only retailer to inflate prices. just because they price it at £144, does not mean it is actually worth that amount. still, an unassuming drinker may pay that much. tell them it's from the 60s/70s, and you have yourself a paying customer, i suppose.
Thank you for that I'm glad it isn't that valuable after all so I don't have to feel guilty. I shall have to give it a go, although my attempts at developing a taste for whisky (Glenfiddich and Auchentoshan) failed miserably!Edited by A15 on Monday 8th February 21:16
Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff