Any one know about whisky/whiskey - SV650.org

24-02-13, 05:54 PM

Hi all I have a bottle of johnnie walker its 70% proof and 26 2/3 fluid ozs
I think it was bottled in 1971 well has that date on the reverse of the label.
Any ideas if its worth any thing...

24-02-13, 06:01 PM

it is worth nothing, gone past it's date - send it up to me to dispose of
SMcG

jambo · 24-02-13, 06:06 PM

I like a drink but know nothing about vintage stuff.

It could be worth enough to trade, but it's unlikely you'll be funding a holiday with it...
You may be best off chatting to a store such as The Whisky Exchange.

Can't find anything that fits at 70% (most are 40 - 43%) But here are some
bottles such as this from the 70's kicking about:

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18420.aspx

Jambo

*Edit, goes back and spells whisky correctly after Teejayexec's post*

24-02-13, 06:13 PM

Yes...you spell it whisky or whiskey if you're irish/american.

24-02-13, 06:17 PM

it defo says 70% proof on the label I think it would kill me if I drank it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2512346444...84.m1555.l2649

I wacked it on the bay never know your luck...
Road tax due next month lol

21QUEST · 24-02-13, 06:32 PM

Looking at the orientation of the Ebay pic, are you sure you haven't already tried it?

24-02-13, 06:47 PM

is 70% proof not the same as about 40% volume?

MisterTommyH · 24-02-13, 07:12 PM

I'm relatively new to whisky - perhaps 2 years? (although I've been drinking whiskey and coke for years).

AFAIK JW red label is the standard stuff...
Whisky ages in the barrel, and once it's bottled just stays at the same age (I.e. it's no longer in a barrel to keep gaining flavour) so it really depends what it was when it was sold.

I also think that 70 proof is about 40% ABV which is what alcohol is now sold as.

It is possible to get whisky at cask strength (I have one that's 59.2%) and its fine to drink neat. 70% ABV would seem a little high even for cask strength though.

24-02-13, 07:44 PM

Just had an email from flea bay they have removed the listing lol
Not allowed to sell alcohol on the bay just the empty bottles whos up for a drink lol

I suppose it can go back up in the loft im defo not brave enough to drink it......

dizzyblonde · 24-02-13, 08:18 PM

Why don't you ask the orgs experts..........

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138445

You're welcome

24-02-13, 05:54 PM	#1
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Any one know about whisky/whiskey Hi all I have a bottle of johnnie walker its 70% proof and 26 2/3 fluid ozs I think it was bottled in 1971 well has that date on the reverse of the label. Any ideas if its worth any thing...

24-02-13, 06:01 PM	#2
Stephen McG Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any one know about wiskey it is worth nothing, gone past it's date - send it up to me to dispose of SMcG

24-02-13, 06:06 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Any one know about wiskey I like a drink but know nothing about vintage stuff. It could be worth enough to trade, but it's unlikely you'll be funding a holiday with it... You may be best off chatting to a store such as The Whisky Exchange. Can't find anything that fits at 70% (most are 40 - 43%) But here are some bottles such as this from the 70's kicking about: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-18420.aspx Jambo Edit, goes back and spells whisky correctly after Teejayexec's post __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can Last edited by jambo; 24-02-13 at 06:16 PM.

24-02-13, 06:13 PM	#4
Teejayexc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any one know about wiskey Yes...you spell it whisky or whiskey if you're irish/american.

24-02-13, 06:17 PM	#5
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any one know about wiskey it defo says 70% proof on the label I think it would kill me if I drank it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2512346444...84.m1555.l2649 I wacked it on the bay never know your luck... Road tax due next month lol

24-02-13, 06:47 PM	#7
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any one know about wiskey is 70% proof not the same as about 40% volume?

24-02-13, 07:12 PM	#8
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Any one know about wiskey I'm relatively new to whisky - perhaps 2 years? (although I've been drinking whiskey and coke for years). AFAIK JW red label is the standard stuff... Whisky ages in the barrel, and once it's bottled just stays at the same age (I.e. it's no longer in a barrel to keep gaining flavour) so it really depends what it was when it was sold. I also think that 70 proof is about 40% ABV which is what alcohol is now sold as. It is possible to get whisky at cask strength (I have one that's 59.2%) and its fine to drink neat. 70% ABV would seem a little high even for cask strength though. Last edited by MisterTommyH; 24-02-13 at 07:14 PM.

24-02-13, 07:44 PM	#9
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any one know about wiskey Just had an email from flea bay they have removed the listing lol Not allowed to sell alcohol on the bay just the empty bottles whos up for a drink lol I suppose it can go back up in the loft im defo not brave enough to drink it......

24-02-13, 08:18 PM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Any one know about whisky/whiskey Why don't you ask the orgs experts.......... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138445 You're welcome __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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