Fettercairn whisky

[tometoyou]

Hi would like some advice from some more knowledgeable whiskey lovers.

I have recently received a bottle of fettercairn 40 year old and wanted some advice on it. I have two options really I could sell it now or keep it for 10-20 years to keep for special occasions or sell in the future.

With the whisky is it now at its peak or will it improve with age? Is it likely to increase in value or is £700-750 the most likely value?

Thanks

I have also posted this on the auction thread as wasn't sure where to put it.

[Quaich1]

[Charlie]

Whisky stops aging when it is removed from the barrel and bottled so it wont get a day older.

£750 is the current shop price which includes 20% VAT so you are unlikely to get £750 for it now, perhaps if they discontinue the fettercairn 40 in the future it may increase in value.

[William]

I got the chance to taste the Fettercairn 40 year old a few years ago when it was released and i can say it surprised me, i didnt expect it to be so good (probably preconception through tasting younger Fettercain whisky), it really is an excellent whisky and wont disappoint if you save it for a special occasion.

Not sure it will increase in value in the near future as it was limited to only 463 bottles and it still hasnt sold out in whisky specialist shops, but you never know what could happen in 20 years. If you decide to open it, enjoy
_________________
There's no bad whisky. Just good whisky and better whisky.

[tometoyou]

Thank you for the information I appreciate it, think I will hold on to it for now and either sell it in 10-20 years or drink it on special occasions.

What is the best way to preserve a bottle?

Thanks,

[albo]

Assuming the seal etc is in tact, then you need to keep it away from light (especially direct sunlight), probably keep it at a steady temperature, stood upright as the high alcohol can degrade a cork over time, and out of the reach of teenagers who may want to mix it with coke

[Quaich1]