Whisky Forum - Haig Dimple Pinch

Jocko · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:14 pm Post subject: Haig Dimple Pinch

Hi there. This is my first post. here. I am a whisky drinker and whisky lover.
My mother-in-law has given me an old bottle of Haig Dimple Pinch. It is boxed and unopened and was probably bought back from a visit to the States my late father-in-law made in the 70's or early 80's. It is 15 year old, 43% proof, 75 cl.
My quandary is, do I open it. I am concerned that I will open it and find that has deteriorated.
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TheWM · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:51 pm Post subject:

Hi there,

Only one way to find out! The contents should be fine, the main worry would be how it was stored. If stored upright and out of the sun then I'd hope it would be fine. There is a possibility that the seal may not have lasted well - you can tell by the fill level (is it a full bottle or has some evaporated?). This would lead to lower ABV and will affect the taste experience.

The cork may have also degraded so if you do open it you may have to fish bits out, apart from that crack it open and let us know how you get on!

Jocko · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:50 pm Post subject:

It has been stored in a dark cupboard, away from heating but protected from frost. It has been standing upright for the entire time, as far as I am aware.
It looks like it is a screw top bottle but hard to tell. It is full right up into the neck.
I think I may try it this coming weekend. Who dares, wins! Top Malt

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Samson · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:47 am Post subject:

Welcome to the SMW forum Jocko. I think it should be fine and I would think it will be a screw top. Open it and raise a glass to your late father-in-law and enjoy.

ralfy legend · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:43 pm Post subject:

Open it jocko, what part of fife you from ? Once you've open it if it's good I'm ok sharing it with you as I'm also from fife hahaha. Enjoy and welcome .

Jocko · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject:

I'm originally from Burntisland, now staying in Kirkcaldy. You?
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Jocko · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:11 pm Post subject:

Sitting with a glass in my hand at the moment and it is excellent. Just a spot of water in it. I was obviously not meant to drink it as I spilt half the first glass over the worktop. Amazing how quickly you can grab and right a glass of whisky!
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ralfy legend · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:25 pm Post subject:

Hi jocko, glad your enjoying the whisky, Leven at present, right next to diageo, I can smell the casks when the winds right lol and it's lovely.

ralfy legend · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:25 pm Post subject:

Hi jocko, glad your enjoying the whisky, Leven at present, right next to diageo, I can smell the casks when the winds right lol and it's lovely.

Jocko · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:55 am Post subject:

ralfy legend · Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:22 am Post subject:

Keep us updated and see if the hangover happens again.