Ever since we opened Whisky Galore, we regularly receive emails, phone calls or visit to our shop from someone asking the question “How much is my old bottle worth?”.
Sometimes the answer can be straight forward - it could be a common expression of an old blend, but in some cases, you may have in your hands a very rare and highly sought-after bottle from decades gone by. For us, the whole process becomes much more exciting when we have to dig into the history books and our resources to find the answer to your question.
There are many variables that determine a bottle’s value, including the overall condition, the label (with any packaging), and crucially, the seal and fill level remaining in the bottle. These factors, along with knowledge of the market overseas and here in New Zealand, combine to give us an estimate of your bottle’s worth.
Overall, the answer to the question requires specialist knowledge. We are always happy to discuss and drool with you over a hard to find, unusual or rare bottle you have in your care - that's why we're here.