Whisky Forum - How much are these whiskies worth?

whiskyfan114 · Member Joined: 23 Feb 2016 Posts: 5

They were given by my dad when i last visit him, but i am new to whiskies, anyone know if they worth anything? I am especially interested in the first one, i was told it is a crystal decanter. i always thought brandies/whiskies in crystal decanter are extremely expensive?

Thanks for the help! i am planning to open one for my birthday, which one should i open?

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:05 am Post subject:

If you were to sell any of these bottles, I imagine you would get:

Â£2000 ish for the Glenfiddich 40 (lucky you!!)
Â£100 or so for the Ballantines 21 (probably?)
Â£60-70 for the Bushmills
Â£150 for the Glenlivet

I don't recognise the decanter. Any other details on the bottle?

whiskyfan114 · Member Joined: 23 Feb 2016 Posts: 5

hi drambler thanks so much for the reply! for the first bottle, there's a sticker in the back states twelve stone flagon ltd 86proof 750ml nothing else. my dad told me there was a box but he losted it. he also said it is a crystal decanter

CGRenn · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Feb 2015 Posts: 684

Hello WhiskyFan,

Are the bottles laid down for picture purposes? Make sure you keep them upright as the cork will spoil the Whisky! Lovely stuff you have there, The Glenfiddich 40 is a real Gem!

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

The first bottle looks like a Usquaebach crystal decanter which contains Scotch blended whisky which was bottled for Twelve Stone Flagons Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

https://www.passionforwhisky.com/en/blended-whisky/22737-usquaebach-full-leaded-crystal-decanter-75cl.html

agoldf · Single Malt Member Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 66

The crystal decanter is the "usquaebach crystal" the website of the brand is here it is a blend made by douglas liang. http://usquaebach.com/ This particular bottle is the same whisky although a very old bottling as this : http://www.wines4today.com/sku379050.html
original retail was like 3-500 dollars.

whiskyfan114 · Member Joined: 23 Feb 2016 Posts: 5

wow you guys are real help! can I ask a question why is the glenliviet which is only 14year old Moore expensive than the 21 year old? And yes I laid them down for picture purposes my dad told me to keep them up right

agoldf · Single Malt Member Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 66

the 21 year olds are blend/irish, less demand than a single malt. Also the 14 year is a single cask.

Keith · Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:13 pm Post subject:

whiskyfan114 as agoldf mentions the Glenlivet 14 is a single cask, also it is a limited edition from a very popular iconic single malt brand and bottled at cask strength I believe which adds to its value.

whiskyfan114 · Member Joined: 23 Feb 2016 Posts: 5

I see thanks for the explanation! Do you think i should open the glenlivet 14 or bushmill 21 to try? i am a beginner

TheWM · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:39 am Post subject:

whiskyfan114 · Member Joined: 23 Feb 2016 Posts: 5

TheWM · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:41 am Post subject:

Ok - the JW blue label is a great drop as is the CR21. To answer your question as far as I'm aware the contents of the 21 are the same and the price generally is the same. There are some limited editions (ceramic bottles etc) that are worth more although I can't tell by looking at the boxes what they are (someone else might be able to).

The Hibiki 17 is an awesome number that I think is very hard to get now. Put it to one side and open it on your birthday!

I would suggest that you again but some cheaper JW (black, double black and green labels) and CR (18, skip the 12 it's a bit 'meh') before you charge into what you have.

agoldf · Single Malt Member Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Posts: 66