What to do with rare Whiskey?

[WhisperingWasp]

Hi all.

Hopefully this is the right section to ask.

A family member has a few old bottles of single malt whiskey which we understand to be reasonably valuable. He no longer has any interest in them and is looking to sell them. Does anyone know of any specialist forums or the like where he could advertise them?

For reference the bottles are:
- 1980 Oban
- Glenmorangie "Traditional 100% Proof" - don't think there is a year on it but looks an old style bottle
- 1978 20 year old Port Ellen Limited Edition

Any info or pointers appreciated. I know nothing at all on the subject.

Cheers.

[Piha]

Open it.

Drink it.

[Zarco]

Piha said:

Open it.

Drink it.

[gregs656]

There are auctions. I have a couple I have been meaning to put to auction.

I would wait, though, as it won't be long until people will be buying them as christmas gifts - that has been my plan every year as prices do spike.

[frank hovis]

https://www.whiskyhammer.co.uk/buying-and-selling/...
I think this is a site that guy in the work uses , he gets a good few rare bottles through his connections in craigellachie and aberlour

[loskie]

I think it's called WHISKY


Add an E and it's Irish or Yank.


https://www.mctears.co.uk/rare-collectible-whisky

[WhisperingWasp]

Interesting, never knew that! Noted.

And thanks for the links both - have passed on.

[WhisperingWasp]

Zarco said:

Piha said:

Open it.

Drink it.

Not a fan at all! And he is now teetotal!

[Bert Cheese]

Port Ellen expressions can go for quite daft money...a savvy friend of mine has a couple which have gone for around £1800 a bottle when watching recent auctions...he paid around £100 each back in the late 1980's and is one of those people who sees things coming but always keeps it to himself...

Not sure about the Oban or Glenmorangie to be honest...checking here may help though: https://whisky.auction/

[Gandahar]

Swap it for a good brandy in my case. I'd rather have smelly french feet involved up the line rather than someone with a sweaty sporen.

[loskie]

Sporran you plonker