Old Bottle of Johnnie Walker

[Richard Bray]

I am hoping you can help me identify a very old bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey. I suspect it is White Label 'OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY' but I am not sure::confused:

The bottle and contents are intact.
It was found at the back of a cupboard of a recently deceased relative
Pictures attached


Can you tell me:

What this is?
Is it collectable?
Is it rare?
Is it valuable?
Is it drinkable?
Will it have improved with age?



Note: The bottle is made from glass that is pitted and contains air bubbles. it appears very old.



Thank you and Regards

[michael]

Outstanding. That looks like a nice find! Hopefully Joanne will have some answers for you soon.

[bkblankenship]

Hi,

Contact McTears or John Rose through WHISKY MAGAZINE. You may have something.

GOOD LUCK!!

[Jojo]

I believe the name "Old Highland Whisky" was changed in 1909 when their now famous distinctive colored labels were introduced (Johnnie Walker Red Label and Johnnie Walker Black Label). Prior to 1909 the three main brands from John Walker were: Old Highland Whisky, Special Old Highland and Extra Special Old Highland. I'll reach out to our contact in the archive department for Johnnie Walker to see what we can find out. BTW, rather nice find, I'd say! :D

[Richard Bray]

Thank you for taking the time to help me.

I notice that the bottom label lists various Exhibition Awards and the last one is CHRISTCHURCH 1907 and therefore it can't be pre 1907 if the label was put on when it was bottled. I suspect it must have been bottled in approximately 1908 (if they changed to Red/ Black labels in 1909).


The bottom of the bottles (see new image) shows the words WALKERS KILMANOCK WHISKEY 1864
The glass is very interesting as it contains flaws - air bubbles

I am very grateful for your help and look forward to hearing about anything else you find out :)

Best Regards
Richard

[Jojo]

This is what we found out: "This looks like a World War One period bottle of JOHNNIE WALKER WHITE LABEL which was discontinued shortly after this date. From 1906 Walker's produced three main brands OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY, SPECIAL OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY and EXTRA SPECIAL OLD HIGHLAND WHISKY and because they had white, red and black coloured labels respectively, they became known as WHITE LABEL, RED LABEL and BLACK LABEL." :D

[Jojo]

Forget to mention - all the impurities in the glass are because they were handblown at that time.

[SMC1969]

Hey Richard, is this bottle for sale?
Cheers

[Rosy]

Hi Richard,
The Johnnie Walker Brand of whiskey is one of the most iconic brands in all of the world. with its unique square bottle and the labels Red,Blck,Blue,Gold,Green.I did not heard about White level,anyways its best whiskey.

[julito71]

Hi can you contact me jmontes@angelsenterprises.org I want to buy the bottle $800. Regards

[ckjohnny]

I will definately make an offer on that bottle. I have been looking for that bottle for ages. Richard if you're still on this forum can you please respond to this.

[Ferysoorten]

bought a 4pk last night...just not the same as getting from the keg. I poured it down the sink and opened a bottle of Samuel Smiths Imperial Stout. Sam Smiths is far less bitter than bottled Old Ras.
Now I need to find out where I can get a keg of Old Ras...

[DJPDX]

Do you have the can that the bottles originally came in?

[julito71]

Up to $1,500 for the White Label, please see my collection at www.johnniewalkerbottles.com Regards

[DJPDX]

How about for the Black label i.e. "Special Old Highland Whisky"

[Unregistered]

dont sell this bottle it is at least for $ 5000 dont be tricked

[Unregistered]

i know for a fact that that bottle is worth over 15,000 usd

[sushil bajpai]

Outstanding. That looks like a nice find! Hopefully Joanne will have some answers for you soon.

i have one johnny walker black lable 45 years old .if someone is interested plese contact +919415569343,+919336083648

[Unregistered]

if anyone has a bottle of Johnny Walker white for sale please contact me
074 179 5640

[Unregistered]

I've got a black label that says "John Walker" and not Johnnie Walker,,,what's the difference is it worth more?? Thanks.

[Jojo]

I've got a black label that says "John Walker" and not Johnnie Walker,,,what's the difference is it worth more?? Thanks.
Please post a photo of your bottle (you'll need to register first). :D

[Unregistered]

I have a old bottle of Old Highland Whisky.... I would like to know what it is worth. Do mail me on chrisharris85@gmail.com for the pics of the bottle.

[Marcio]

This is a very very rare whisky bottle. Johnnie Walker discontinued to produce white label in 1911. White label was a 5-year old whisky.

So, I think this bottle is very expensive nowadays. Don't sell this bottle by less than € 20,000.

[Becks76]

Hi
This thread makes some great reading. I am in a similar situation, however do have a little more information. I have a very old bottle, still with a "wee dram" remaining of johnnie walker old highland whiskey. The bottle came to be in my possession by my grandad who was a landlord of several public houses throughout his life (circa 1905 - 1978 RIP). I am a little confused as the label looks more of a bronze / gold colour ( possibly age) than white. Can anyone help or let me into further info?
Thx

[fransodk]

Hi - yes this is also an old Highland Whisky bottle (white label). It has indeed discoloured slightly over time - originally it would have been white. This bottle is from approximately 1910-1920.

[Becks76]

Fransodk, thats some help thanks :-)