White Horse EB No. 6940446

[aselect]

Hi

Recently I found this White Horse in my kitchen.
Bought by my great-grandparents in Italy.
All I know is that they left Italy in 1965, so I think it is at least 45 years old.

Tried my best to get sharp images. I hope this will suffice.
It's numbered 6940446.

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I was wondering whether anyone could date this and maybe price it.

Thanks in advance.

[Jojo]

We can have your bottle of White Horse dated, however, can you post another image that includes the closure being used? Thanks!

[aselect]

Thanks for your time Jojo.
Here is a picture of the closure.

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[Jojo]

Originally Posted by aselect

Thanks for your time Jojo.
Here is a picture of the closure.

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Thanks! We'll see if we can have it dated

[Jojo]

The design of your White Horse bottle dates it from the early 1960s.

[aselect]

Thanks a lot!

I have also verified this at Diageo.
Next to giving the same age estimation, Diageo also told me that:
"Whisky is in its peak condition when bottled and does not mature or get better once in the bottle. It is generally believed to have a shelf life of between 10 and 15 years after which the colour and taste may begin to deteriorate, particularly if there has been any evaporation from the bottle. As your bottle is older than this then I would recommend that, if you do intend to try to drink the whisky, you nose the contents well on opening to check that it smells ok."

It doesn't sound as if it's a good idea to keep this in my cupboard for much longer if i intend to drink it.
Maybe the best would be to just put it somewhere on a shelf for display as the taste might already have deteriorated since there has indeed been some evaporation.

Would you think it still tastes good after 45-50 years?