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Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on June 18, 2019, 11:04 AM:

I know this part of the forum is dedicated to completely non film related topics, so I thought I would post this one here...…

Does anybody know anything about whisky, please?

I have been handed through the family a bottle of Haig Gold Label Liqueur Scotch Whisky which my long departed uncle had signed on the top of the label with a date of 25th July, 1946.
Assuming this is a '46 and not even earlier, would it carry any value? Was it a vintage year?
Also.
What are the best conditions to store it in re temperature and is it better stored in the dark?

Nice little non-film topic! I look forward to your advice.

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on June 18, 2019, 11:57 AM:

Worth some money, no doubt and us yanks spell is "whiskey" (well, at least I've always spelled it that way ... I wonder if it is "whisky"?)

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 18, 2019, 12:23 PM:

Whisky is the correct spelling in French for that word taken from (British) English.

Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on June 18, 2019, 01:55 PM:

Osi - I always thought the spelling was "whisky" except for the brand which is "Tennessee Whiskey." I may be wrong. I must admit, though, the extra E makes the word look better in my opinion.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on June 18, 2019, 02:00 PM:

Melvin
Have a look a these.
https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/24222/haigs-gold-label-bot1940s-spring-cap?source=&utm_source=shopwindow&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=affiliatewindow&awc=400_1560884606_2816cdc 05cf6d4dc63420ca1048bc28b
And
https://www.singlemaltlodge.com/blog/item/how-to-store-whisky

Posted by Melvin England (Member # 5270) on June 18, 2019, 02:34 PM:

Thank you Maurice. I opened the first link and was faced with the EXACT bottle I am now in possession of. Nice price, too !

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on June 18, 2019, 03:27 PM:

The Irish spelling is Whiskey. Scottish Whisky.

Mind you it could depend on how much of it you've drunk.

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on June 18, 2019, 04:19 PM:

What a amazing site Maurice, and the things on there, the variety etc !!!

I`ve still not had what is the suggested amount for a week, yet !!!

I had to suffer half a Guiness in 87 !!!oh gawd.

Best Mark.

Posted by Ricky Daniels (Member # 95) on June 19, 2019, 05:46 AM:

Great links there Maurice, thanks from a (very part-time these days) tippler!

I recall the Professors Bar at Bath University was a Single Malt lovers nirvana back in the day [Big Grin]

Best,
Rick

Posted by Ricky Daniels (Member # 95) on June 19, 2019, 05:50 AM:

Great links the Maurice, thanks from a (very part-time these days) tippler!

I recall the Professors Bar at Bath University was a Single Malt lovers nirvana back in the day [Big Grin]

Best,
Rick

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