Science Abuse Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've got a 42 year old Bottle of Sam Clay Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, 100 Proof, still seal with its federal bond sticker (made Fall of 1967). The bottle, label, cap, Bond seal, all in museum-quality condition. Where can I find out what this is worth? I don't do whiskey, so it would be wasted on my palate. I'm thiniking it should go to some one who appreciates this sort of thing.... and is willing to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 There is a whiskey shop in Vinopolis in London that can probably tell you what it is worth. There are mega whiskey forums out there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I googled the above. I ran across one person in India asking about a 10 year old bottle of Whiskey. They said "prolly worth getting drunk over' or something along those lines . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'll give ya $10 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 holy crap....on that other forum they said that a large one went for $400!? Wonder if they meant empty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I just emailed my buddy who is into this shit. I'll let you know if he tells me anything worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6071 Much older than mine, yet also empty. This does supposedly get better with age, right? I just emailed my buddy who is into this shit. I'll let you know if he tells me anything worthwhile. Many thanks. If possible, I'd like to know where he would go if he had one.... not so much what he's willing to give me for mine. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Much older than mine, yet also empty. This does supposedly get better with age, right? get's better with age in the barrel....not the bottle. So it's just a matter of if it's hard to find that individual whiskey anymore and if there's a demand for it. I don't know the answer to either of those, but I'll check around a bit and see if I come up with something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'd like to know where he would go if he had one.... not so much what he's willing to give me for mine. lol Righto, that's what I figured. He's a guy that doesn't drink a lot or smoke constantly, but always seems to have really really high end cigars, bourbon, and whiskey. I know he's knowledgeable, we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) Righto, that's what I figured. He's a guy that doesn't drink a lot or smoke constantly, but always seems to have really really high end cigars, bourbon, and whiskey. I know he's knowledgeable, we'll see... Well, hmmm.... take his first offer and double it, that'll be my asking price. lol Selling as a newb in a collectors market is like learning to swim from sharks. Edited June 17, 2009 by Science Abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linc5.0 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 ill give you 100 for it. I am a whiskey drinker...but want to just have that on my bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 in the short checking around I did, the whiskey in the bottle itself is pretty much without worth. However, if you can find someone who really likes the history of Kentucky bourbon then it's likely worth a decent chunk to them as a collectors item. The problem will be finding that person and a way to sell it to them. Probably time to make a trip to the bourbon trail in KY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 ill give you 100 for it. I am a whiskey drinker...but want to just have that on my bar. May just take you on that, will have to clear it with the fam first.... or should I stick to the plan of doubling the first offer and haggling down? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 you could probably get 100-150 for that. Seeings how its not cask aged it really wont have a wow factor other than the fact that it is old. you might get more for the empty bottle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackC50 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 From what I read it is still made. A 1.75L bottle that was aged 6 years in the barrel went for 20.00. Since yours is much older but was only aged 8 years in the barrel. I doubt you would get much more unless you found a collector and then they may only want the empty bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Someone said it right on. Aging doesn't mean anything unless it is in the barrel. Even if yours has been in the bottle 100 years, it is still aged 8 years. If it is still made as FastBlackStang said, then it is worth what you would pay now + a little historical value. I'd take the $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackC50 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 yea $100 sounds like a pretty sweet offer. It probably is a damn good bottle of whiskey and is gonna knock someones dick stiff cause its already 100 proof. Does alcohol get stronger with age the more it ferments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 yea $100 sounds like a pretty sweet offer. It probably is a damn good bottle of whiskey and is gonna knock someones dick stiff cause its already 100 proof. Does alcohol get stronger with age the more it ferments? as I said before....not in the bottle. Nothing significant changes once it's bottled. Eric it sounds like you've got your answer. The bottle is worth more than the whiskey, but a bottle collector might be looking for one unopened and that could give it more worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 May just take you on that, will have to clear it with the fam first.... or should I stick to the plan of doubling the first offer and haggling down? lol see below I'll give ya $10 for it. so either take 100 bucks or doubling 10 and haggling down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 hmm sounds like you should let sully (or me!) drink it, then give the bottle to LS-ONEd to display. Win/win/win, and you would get $110 out of the deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 hmm sounds like you should let sully (or me!) drink it, then give the bottle to LS-ONEd to display. Win/win/win, and you would get $110 out of the deal! Winnar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man of Steele Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have a bottle of black and white scotch whiskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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