I know the initial cost of liquor is determined by how long it aged PRIOR to being bottled. But is there any appreciation once its bottled? If so, how would I find out how much they might be worth? If not, is it okay to just drink them?
2007-08-29 10:28:35 · 11 answers · asked by ypandme 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
They're probably fine, provided they're at least like 40 proof. Some liquor will degrade from exposure to light, but it's probably still drinkable. If they've been in a dark, cool cabinet, they're potentially as good as the day they were purchased. If you do open them, check the corks, and I'd let them sit and breathe for a while.
In my experience, sweeter drinks like liqueurs, or even brandies, might have a bad taste at first, but leave the cork off for an hour and try a tiny sip.
As far as selling them, I'd try for craigslist and don't get scammed,robbed. Legally, you probably can't sell them. Also try asking a finer wine store in your area. Or you can give them to me (Los Angeles).
Oh, and to be thorough, any appreciation after bottling would have to do with the current unavailability of the item, but not because the liquor has matured.
BTW, if it's just a bunch of normal stuff like Jack Daniels, Chivas, Cuervo, Gordons, etc, I'd just have a party with it (and make sure somebody checks it all first).
2007-08-29 10:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Conrad S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I'm trying to find out if something has value, I go to eBay first. I search the current listings and then the completed (under advanced search). If the item is listed it can be a good indication of its value or at least let me know if it might be worth anything.
As for drinking, whiskeys, vodkas, etc. should be fine. I might question any liqueurs. Actually I just searched and found an article that might help you with both questions.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Beverages-745/old-liquor-valuable-drinkable.htm
2007-08-29 10:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by Linday B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, my condolences. Some liquor does in fact appreciate once it's been bottled and sitting unopened. I wouldn't begin to know where to tell you to find information, check with high end liquor suppliers in your area to start.
2007-08-30 06:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by grace95838 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find the right person, the fact that it's a sealed bottle with an obsolete label might make it worth more.
It's going to be hard to find that person, though; ebaY won't allow you to auction the bottles on their site. You might contact the distiller, and see if they are interested in a swap of your old bottles for a larger number of new bottles.
The alcohol is not going to deteriorate much. It is, you might say, preserved in alcohol.
It's hard to lose a parent. My sympathies.
2007-08-29 10:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry about your dad.i hope your taking it ok.well i think it could be worth a good amount,usually wine is expensive.i think u should save it a little while longer just for meomery sake and it will be worth more when u really need the money,u can spend it.
p.s. i hope everthing goes well,like i said save it and it will be worth more when u really need the money.try a liquor store to see the value of the liquor (25 years is a long time it will be worth something good)
2007-08-29 10:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by LUV TWILIGHT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bottles them selves might have some value especially if the seal is not broken i would talk to a liquor store that's been around for a while I'm shure they can send you in the right direction I'm shure there fine to drink
korkie
2007-08-29 10:35:06 · answer #6 · answered by korkie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can drink them.
as far as value you might want to contact an antique dealer or a really good liquor store to speak about finding the value.
it also depends on the liquor.
2007-08-29 10:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, sorry for your loss.
what kind of liquor? depending on the brand 25+ yrs can be very valuable. my boyfriend knows alot about Scotch. If you want to email me what kind you have I could ask him about it or you could look up Scotchhunter.com. It focuses mostly on newer stuff, but it has a lot of links that will lead you to info about older stuff.
2007-08-29 10:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by dolthara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's rare or really good aged whiskey or scotch... etc.. I would write down what you have and take your list to a good liquor store... see what it's worth!
2007-08-29 10:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about the liquor but my sympathy's for your loss
2007-08-29 10:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by jenny flower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋