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Unregistered 03-18-2009 10:40 PM

Value of Usquaebach
 
I have a stone jug bottle of Usquaebach 40%, 710ml, Sealed in Bond Glasgow.
Blended and Bottled by Douglas Laing and Co Ltd Glasgow, Scotland.
Imported by Twelve Stone Flagons Ltd, Castle Shannon Pennsylvania.

I cannot find any info on this bottle or very much even on the brand. Is it any good?
It's never been opened and has been handed down from two deaths already. I'm not a big scotch drinker myself, but if its good high end or special stuff, I'll keep it for myself and some of my close friends. I don't want to make a mistake and let someone who won't appreciate it, come and drink it just, to get pissed.

Bill

scotchdrinker 03-24-2009 08:37 PM

I would drink it. It has not been made in a long time. I have done some research and heard that this blend is in production and will be available in the United States sometime this spring. It is considered a high end blend.
Where are you located?

Unregistered 03-28-2009 01:39 AM

In Winnipeg, Canada.
Good for those long cold winters I guess.

Unregistered 04-07-2009 10:01 PM

Rethinking keeping the scotch, and want to possibly sell it in North America. Who would know how much I could sell it for. Are ther auctions in North America, like the ones in Europe?

Bill

Jojo 04-14-2009 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 5593)
Rethinking keeping the scotch, and want to possibly sell it in North America. Who would know how much I could sell it for. Are ther auctions in North America, like the ones in Europe?

Bill

Bill - to get you started on a valuation - try contacting Park Avenue Liquor in NYC -

Park Avenue Liquor Shop
292 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Ph: 212.685.2442 Fax: 212.689.6247

And / Or

Ethan Kelly from The Brandy Library....
25 N Moore St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-5545

Let them know you got their information from Whisky.com - also, keep us posted.

505Gibbs 09-05-2009 06:05 PM

When this blend was available in Mich.[we have fairly high liquor taxes] it retailed for about $60! It hasn't been available for, and I'm guessing a bit, over 15 years.

I think a bottle like you described went on Ebay about 4 months ago for about $75.

Unregistered 01-06-2010 08:28 PM

Usquaebach
 
William,

I obtained a bottle only once in Paisley, Ontario, at the LCBO (20 years ago) when a particularly discerning Scotch expert was manager of that location. The only other bottle I have ever seen was brought back from South Africa by a family friend, who was willing to share it. I have been looking in Ontario for this product ever since, but no success. There is a distributor in the US, you can readily locate them by means of an internet search using the name of the Scotch.

This Scotch, in my opinion, is worth keeping, and enjoying with other appreciative guests. There is only one way to enjoy it, in a proper Scotch tasting glass, with just a dribble of distilled water (never tap water) added to release the locked up essence of the spirit. In Scotland, the ideal is to carry a bottle and glasses to the burn or water source used in the production of the particular Scotch, and add just a wee splash of the fresh burn water to the glass of Scotch. Some claim it is better to add NO water, but try it both ways, you will see some advantage in the addition.

If you take the time to progress through the tasting properly, you will create an experience that you, and your fellow connoisseurs, will really enjoy of an evening.

"May ye ne'er want a frien', or a dram to gi'e him!"

Cheers!

Bob o' the weekday!

Jojo 01-06-2010 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 14033)
William,

I obtained a bottle only once in Paisley, Ontario, at the LCBO (20 years ago) when a particularly discerning Scotch expert was manager of that location. The only other bottle I have ever seen was brought back from South Africa by a family friend, who was willing to share it. I have been looking in Ontario for this product ever since, but no success. There is a distributor in the US, you can readily locate them by means of an internet search using the name of the Scotch.

This Scotch, in my opinion, is worth keeping, and enjoying with other appreciative guests. There is only one way to enjoy it, in a proper Scotch tasting glass, with just a dribble of distilled water (never tap water) added to release the locked up essence of the spirit. In Scotland, the ideal is to carry a bottle and glasses to the burn or water source used in the production of the particular Scotch, and add just a wee splash of the fresh burn water to the glass of Scotch. Some claim it is better to add NO water, but try it both ways, you will see some advantage in the addition.

If you take the time to progress through the tasting properly, you will create an experience that you, and your fellow connoisseurs, will really enjoy of an evening.

"May ye ne'er want a frien', or a dram to gi'e him!"

Cheers!

Bob o' the weekday!

Bob o' the weekday - you need to be a member on our Whisky.com Forum!!!

phillipsr 03-03-2010 06:02 AM

Hi William
 
William,
If you are interested in selling your bottle I would buy it from you. It is a nice whiskey and I have had two bottles in the past. Please let me know if you wish to part with it.
Thanks,
Rob

Unregistered 11-18-2010 01:06 AM

bottle?
 
We have found a bottle usquaebach 710ml im the original redvelvet case by 12 stones flagon lmtd and cannot find any info on it at all full bottle never opened. would like to find value for estate reasons. thnks for all or any help.









Cheers! happy drinking!

dennys 02-24-2011 04:57 PM

I have a bottle of Usquaebach Elite for sale. Anyone intrested.

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