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lmm41 07-04-2007 01:15 AM

Looking for 40 Year Old Whiskies
 
Are there any brands on the market of 40yr old whisky? My boyfriend would like to give his brother a special bottle for his 40th birthday, and the oldest we can find in shops is 18-20 yrs old. :confused:

Thanks for your help!

Jojo 07-04-2007 10:39 AM

40 Year Old Whiskies
 
Dear lmm41,

Here are some suggestions:

Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch - 40 Year Old
Iain Henderson, Laphroaig's current Distillery Manager, had this to say, "Laphroaig® 40 Year Old is a superlative whisky from one of the greatest periods in our history, with a distinctiveness you would expect from the crowning addition to the Laphroaig® family.

Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
Limited edition of 600 bottles, each bottle is signed by Peter Gordon, the great-great-grandson of The Glenfiddich Distillery founder William Grant. Glenfiddich 40 Year Old was recognised as the world’s best single malt Scotch whisky in Whisky Magazine’s “Best of the Best“ tasting 2003 - voted for by master distillers, blenders, journalists and whisky writers.

Strathisla 40 Year Old by Gordon & MacPhail

Dew of Ben Nevis "40 Years Old Unique" 'Blended at Birth' 40%
This whisky was awarded a gold medal by Monde Selection of Belgium in 2004.

Tamdhu 1966 MacPhail's Collection

Cheers! :cool:

DukeofSandwich 08-19-2008 07:03 AM

More 40 Year Old Whiskies
 
A lot more 40 year olds have come out in the year since this original post. But they are all amazingly expensive. You should be able to find these online:

Highland Park 40 (very highly rated)
Bruichladdich 40
Auchentoshan 1965, 40 Year old
Glenfarclas 40
Bowmore 1955, 40 Year old

There are also a slew of Macallans over 40 years and too many independant bottlings to even start to list.

But generally speaking, 40 year old whisky is past it's prime. They just get too woody after that many years in the barrel. There are exceptions, but you stand a good chance of paying $2000 for a OK whisky. So be careful and read lots of reviews before you purchase somthing this old.

WhiskyLegend-Amsterdam 12-17-2008 08:06 AM

Forty Year Old Whiskies
 
I think the best bet for 40 year olds is Duncan Taylor of Scotland who have released around 20 single malts this year. I visited them this year and I know they have Highland Park, Macallan, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahaban and the rest for fantastic prices
duncantaylor.com

Jojo 01-08-2009 04:56 PM

Duncan Taylor Rare Auld Deluxe 38 Year Old Blended Whisky
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskyLegend-Amsterdam (Post 4202)
I think the best bet for 40 year olds is Duncan Taylor of Scotland who have released around 20 single malts this year. I visited them this year and I know they have Highland Park, Macallan, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahaban and the rest for fantastic prices
duncantaylor.com

I recently had the Duncan Taylor Rare Auld Deluxe 38 Year Old Blended Whisky - OK, so I know it's a blend and it's not a 40 year old. However, it was absolutely OUTSTANDING. Nutmeg, cinnamon, raisin, fruits -simply an explosion of great flavors...Wow.

rexy2004 03-19-2009 04:00 AM

re: 40 year old whisky
 
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I have a bottle of dunhill "old Master" blended whisky. It was given to me in 1987 and was supposed to be for the Dunhill centenary celebrations or something like that. It has a cellar masters number of "E 60802". It was supposed to be 25 years old when it was issued. Does any body know anything about it?

butephoto 05-08-2009 10:52 AM

Glengoyne have a new 40yo coming out but it will be very expensive.

Unregistered 07-06-2009 06:27 PM

Dalmore 40 years leather giftbox
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lmm41 (Post 24)
Are there any brands on the market of 40yr old whisky? My boyfriend would like to give his brother a special bottle for his 40th birthday, and the oldest we can find in shops is 18-20 yrs old. :confused:

Thanks for your help!

Hi,

I have a beautiful leather giftbox with Dalmore 40 years, with certificate. It was a gift and very expensive but I do not drink whisky. The price in the store is about 1400 pounds. I will sell cheaper, but for a present it is too expensive I think....I am looking for a buyer.
kind regards, Sandra (sandra.pijl@talitha-internet.nl)

bagheraicf 08-16-2009 05:48 PM

Hy
 
I have a bottle of Black & White Scotch Whisy that has more than 35 Y.O. but I don't know how exactly...

winebuyer11565 09-23-2009 05:53 PM

Highland Park 1958 40 yr old
 
If anyone is interested, I am selling a bottle of this on Ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220484747397

michael 11-01-2009 10:09 PM

Laphroaig 40 Year Old
 
We also have a Laphroaig 40 Year Old here

http://whisky.com/vip/laphroaig/40th.html

Chauncey 11-25-2009 02:01 AM

Your post re 40 yr whisky
 
Do I understand that you feel that longer ageing of whisky is detrimental to the flavor?
Then, why would distillers such as Glenlivet age their whiskys for 30, 40 50 years?

The scotsman 12-06-2009 06:24 AM

1963 ben nevin 'old and rare' single cast/single malt
 
I have a bottle of old and rare ben Nevis single cask/ single malt.
Been trying to find out more about it??? I know that the bottle is 1 of 339.
Is it rare?? Expensive?
Thanks
andy

Unregistered 01-06-2010 11:26 PM

40 year
 
when he turns 40 in 2010 you could also buy a bottle from 1970 wich would be cheaper then a bottle of 40 years of age. but even a 40yo strathisla doesn't have to cost you more then 200 to 250 pounds.

a nice bottle from 1970 will be between 125 and 175 depending on the distilery.

feel free to send me an email with your budget and I am sure I can find you the perfect gift
vintage_1971@hotmail.com

Unregistered 02-06-2010 08:25 PM

Old Scotch
 
I have just been given a box containing unopened bottles of these Scotch Whiskies. All blends, I believe, but wanted to let you know and ask if they have any value.

Whyte & Mackays
White Horse - AD # 1638993
White Horse - AD # 618429 (in holiday packaging)
Old Fitzgerald
Old Smugglers
Craig Castle
Laird o' Logan
House of Lords

David

Derek 02-12-2010 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chauncey (Post 12516)
Do I understand that you feel that longer ageing of whisky is detrimental to the flavor?
Then, why would distillers such as Glenlivet age their whiskys for 30, 40 50 years?

Hi Chauncey
The whisky does get better when it is aged in the cask. Some say that after a certain point it can get "woody", but that is after many decades. Some Scotch Whisky Distillers even vat the malt and put it back into Sherry casks for a period of time (even a few years) before bottling.

Adam 02-22-2010 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 15233)
I have just been given a box containing unopened bottles of these Scotch Whiskies. All blends, I believe, but wanted to let you know and ask if they have any value.

Whyte & Mackays
White Horse - AD # 1638993
White Horse - AD # 618429 (in holiday packaging)
Old Fitzgerald
Old Smugglers
Craig Castle
Laird o' Logan
House of Lords

David

Hi David,

Would you be interested in selling the Laird o' Logan?

Adam

Unregistered 05-01-2010 11:14 PM

Laird 'O Logan
 
I have a 4/5 Qt Laird 'O Logan unopened in gift box from American International Pictures 1976. What is it worth?

cask strength 05-17-2010 12:59 PM

Tomatin 40 Years Old in wooden case
 
Please take a look for the official bottling of Tomatin 40 YO:
http://singlemalt.pl/tomatin-40-year..._store=english
http://www.tomatin.com/the-range/lim...in-40-year-old

Unregistered 06-21-2010 10:45 PM

ezra brooks 40 year old unseald bourbon
 
i have 4 special edition ezra brooks commemrative bottles with the seal which is a tax paid sticker sealed dont know what there worth but email at gameguyone@netzero.com

amirabassim 08-01-2010 06:18 PM

Your recommendations on these 40 years olds
 
Hi,
I am looking for a 40 years old Whisky as a present. I found a shop in Vienna who sells the following 40-years-old Whiskies and would like to have your recommendations/opinions on them:

- Bunnahabhain Islay DT 38y. 1970 40.2% EUR 219.00
Single Cask - Cask Strength - No. C4075

- Caperdonich Highl. AD 38y. 1970 47.1% EUR 289.00
Single Cask - Cask Strength - No. 4378 - 184 Bottles

- GlenGrant Highl. DT 1970 EUR 175.00
Single Cask - Cask Strength - No. C3496

- Glenlivet Highl. DT 39y. 1970 54.4% EUR 189.00

Thank you very much!!!

Amira

akaz456 11-25-2010 06:25 AM

hi
 
thats nice to have

newwhiskyworld 01-14-2011 07:21 AM

Glnfiddich 40 year old

hydroplane 05-30-2011 04:41 PM

+1 for Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch - 40 Year Old

Never experienced it however, the 30, 18 and 15 year(s) are all excellent

da boy dimi 07-09-2011 06:06 AM

duncan taylor
 
my friend Davy has a fiew bottles 40 year old, most of them are duncan taylor.

Unregistered 07-21-2011 10:12 PM

whiskey
 
I have a 43 year old bottle of whiskey. Email.... puzzle550@live.com

guardian 07-26-2011 04:58 PM

House of Lords
 
Hello,

I am looking for a whisky called "House of Peers", also known as "House of Peers 25y 1955 (40%, Douglas Agency Glasgow, 1980′s)". Could anybody tell me where to purchase a flask of this fancy brew? Thank you very much!

KAcwby06 07-27-2011 06:27 PM

Old Glenfiddich
 
I have this older bottle of Glenfiddich 30 yr. It comes in a wooden box with green liner, is in a crystal bottle, has certificate of authenticity, key, silver stag head, and some sort of medal. Was wanting to know a little more about what i had, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also if interested in this email feel free to send me a message.

Jones 08-17-2011 08:12 PM

Macallan 1966 Single Malt Scotch
 
I have 1 bottle of Macallan 1966 Single Malt Scotch I would like to sell.
The appraisd value is $15,000-$18,000. make me a offer!

Unregistered 08-20-2011 09:16 PM

I have a 1959 bottle of grants stand fast scotch whiskey.and would like to sale it.at lrenzo36@yahoo.com

drakoskl 10-02-2011 12:06 PM

Interested
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 8050)
Hi,

I have a beautiful leather giftbox with Dalmore 40 years, with certificate. It was a gift and very expensive but I do not drink whisky. The price in the store is about 1400 pounds. I will sell cheaper, but for a present it is too expensive I think....I am looking for a buyer.
kind regards, Sandra (sandra.pijl@talitha-internet.nl)

HAVE YOU SOLD YOUR DALMORE 40? IF NO CONTACT ME drakoskl@yahoo.gr

KAK 10-03-2011 06:14 PM

For Sale!
 
i have King of Kings rare old de luxe scotch whiskey distelled blended and bottled by james munro & son ltd distellers leith, scotland 45 year old.

One i have laird o logan white horse distellers de luxe scotch whiskey 40 year old.

the last one i have is johnny walker black label extra special scotch whiskey 45 year old.

Anyone who wants it please reply at your earliest. They are very expensive and worth it. Thank you.

Unregistered 12-08-2011 10:30 PM

Vince
 
I have a perfect bottle of ballentines 30yr old from ~1940 that is still in the perfect original package. I'm looking for a scotch collector near the Charlotte NC area that can help sell or buy it.

Unregistered 03-04-2012 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmm41 (Post 24)
Are there any brands on the market of 40yr old whisky? My boyfriend would like to give his brother a special bottle for his 40th birthday, and the oldest we can find in shops is 18-20 yrs old. :confused:

Thanks for your help!

i have a bottle how much would you pay for it

Unregistered 03-05-2012 03:35 PM

Bibi Singh
 
I have a bottle of Grants strand fast whisky and looking to sell it . my email address is bibissingh@hotmail.com

wchurst 07-27-2012 10:54 PM

40 yr old whisky
 
Whoa....Has everyone here missed the date of the original post (2007).

That birthday has come & gone a long time ago....Should be about 45 now !!!

Cheers,
Walter C Hurst

mt109rs 10-09-2012 08:03 PM

43 year old jim beam whiskey in collector bottle unopened.
 
I have a 43 year old bottle of jim beam whiskey. It's in a collector porcelain bottle. From the looks of it there are two registry stamps on the seal;there's a scratch on top between the two stamps,as well as the plastic wraping around the side. However,the adhesive on them are still intact. This bottle must have had some weather damage,but it feels full. Is this bottle worth good money?

Unregistered 10-21-2012 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmm41 (Post 24)
Are there any brands on the market of 40yr old whisky? My boyfriend would like to give his brother a special bottle for his 40th birthday, and the oldest we can find in shops is 18-20 yrs old. :confused:

Thanks for your help!

Hi. I have bottles over 45 years.

Unregistered 10-21-2012 02:36 PM

I have 30 bottles
 
Full. Before 1965.
How much do you willing to pay?

Unregistered 10-23-2012 07:02 PM

30 bottles over 45 years.
eyal@simpleweb.co.il

Unregistered 10-26-2012 10:21 PM

Great single malt whisky for sale distilled 1969
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Single-mal...item3f1e2c6c50

wchurst 10-27-2012 04:52 PM

Older Bottles
 
I see alot of unregistered offerings/postings on here, without contact info...
For those of you that have older bottles for sale, I will make this a bit easier!

I am interested in adding bottles that are 40+ years or older to my collection.
(Contents must be at least above the shoulder mark, and in good condition.)

I collect mostly Scotch, but also add Bourbon, Rye of many differant brands:
Primarily I collect Whitehorse, Haig & Haig (Gold Label & Five Star), Ballantine,
Buchanan's Black & White, Johnnie Walker, Dewar's White Label and others.

If you have any of these, or similar bottles, send me clear photos of your
bottles (Front Label, Back Label, Top & Bottom) and your contact information,
and I will be in touch with you promptly.

Cheers,
Walter C Hurst
wchurst@hotmail.com

michael 01-06-2013 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wchurst (Post 114217)
I see alot of unregistered offerings/postings on here, without contact info...
For those of you that have older bottles for sale, I will make this a bit easier!

Cheers,
Walter C Hurst
wchurst@hotmail.com

Because of this I've made the Whisky.com forum MEMBERS ONLY. Everyone must register first and then be upgraded manually by admin or mod.

smiddy212 01-06-2013 12:41 PM

I dont know what to do but i have a very old vintage glass and plastic bottled johny walker man with a top hat and red coat and white trousers its a bottle with johny walker on it with the scotch missing but the bottle still in perfect condition. I cant find a post of it anywhere or its like no one has ever seen one... please help me out

Islay Peat 01-06-2013 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wchurst (Post 114217)
I see alot of unregistered offerings/postings on here, without contact info...

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael (Post 117561)
Because of this I've made the Whisky.com forum MEMBERS ONLY. Everyone must register first and then be upgraded manually by admin or mod.

Any chance of purging the white noise from the threads? I'd do it if I were a mod, but it almost turned me off on the site and I was getting ready to do a search for the best whisky forum when I went ahead and decided to join this one. I'm sure I'm not the only one who almost didn't join due to the number of anonymous posters.

michael 01-06-2013 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islay Peat (Post 117582)
Any chance of purging the white noise from the threads? I'd do it if I were a mod, but it almost turned me off on the site and I was getting ready to do a search for the best whisky forum when I went ahead and decided to join this one. I'm sure I'm not the only one who almost didn't join due to the number of anonymous posters.

Can you explain to me what you consider to be offensive. Should there be a category for this white noise or not allowing altogether?

BourbonDrinker 01-06-2013 10:48 PM

Lots of people posted tangentially related topics in threads (what's this worth, how old is this, where can i find/sell my x), I don't really see the harm in having them there. Now that guest posts are not allowed the issue has decreased tremendously. They are legitimate posts and not spam, so it would be inappropriate to delete them.
Perhaps Michael could create a separate forum or sticky for those tangentially related valuation/date/info posts to be moved into to decrease the fluff posted in the threads.
I don't see any value in going back and purging old threads either way however.
Cheers.

silverfish 01-07-2013 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEtherMan (Post 117605)
Perhaps Michael could create a separate forum or sticky for those tangentially related valuation/date/info posts to be moved into to decrease the fluff posted in the threads.

I would love to see a forum dedicated to buy/sell/value inquires.
Not because I buy/sell so much as perhaps it might reduce the
"fluff/white noise" in threads regarding a non-transaction topic.

I understand folks stopping by asking for information (and members
here always seem ready to assist) but maybe a forum for Members
Only to deal with values/buy/sell might be something to consider.

WhiskySnob 01-23-2013 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeofSandwich (Post 3337)
A lot more 40 year olds have come out in the year since this original post. But they are all amazingly expensive. You should be able to find these online:

Highland Park 40 (very highly rated)
Bruichladdich 40
Auchentoshan 1965, 40 Year old
Glenfarclas 40
Bowmore 1955, 40 Year old

There are also a slew of Macallans over 40 years and too many independant bottlings to even start to list.

But generally speaking, 40 year old whisky is past it's prime. They just get too woody after that many years in the barrel. There are exceptions, but you stand a good chance of paying $2000 for a OK whisky. So be careful and read lots of reviews before you purchase somthing this old.

Gordon and Mcphail have a 41 yr old Macallan Speymalt that goes for around 1k...for a 40+ year thats about the best price ive seen or their gordon and mcphail glen grant 1958

michael 01-23-2013 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverfish (Post 117618)
I would love to see a forum dedicated to buy/sell/value inquires.
Not because I buy/sell so much as perhaps it might reduce the
"fluff/white noise" in threads regarding a non-transaction topic.

I understand folks stopping by asking for information (and members
here always seem ready to assist) but maybe a forum for Members
Only to deal with values/buy/sell might be something to consider.

I am trying to figure that out as well. I made the forum "members only" last week. Another category perhaps. Maybe a members only area with password access. Looking for ideas and suggestions.


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