Query

[Midleton Mike]

Hi All,

I am new to this so I would like to thank you in advance for and help you can give me regarding the following query.

A friend of mine was given a very very old bottle of Midleton Whiskey as a gift. He has looked into finding what year it was distilled and is looking for a rough valuation. It has been sitting on a top shelf of a pub for al least 35 years.He brought is to Irish Distillers who are very interested in buying it from him but as it is a gift, this is not something that he is interested in selling. Irish Distillers would not put a value on it. Would anyone out there be able to shed some light on this.


Again, Thanking you in advance.

Mike.

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

These were release in the early 70's and possibly the pre-cursor to today's Midleton VR which is released anually.

I'm surprised at the IDL offer as I know they have versions of this now ... when was this offer made?

Up to 3 years ago these were as rare as hens teeth however these are more common that they used to be now. At their height you may have got 3-400Euro but that would have been for a good example, now not sure of value. However your example the label is in very poor condition thus possibly only worth €100-150.

Here is a pic of a better example I used to own.

Midleton Reserve 107-1

[Midleton Mike]

Thanks Irish Whiskey Chaser,

Thanks for the info. Very interesting. Great to see your pic. Great to see one in that condition.

The offer was made approx 8 or 9 years ago i think. There was 2 bottles sitting on a top shelf of a bar and someone from IDL saw it and said that they would be interested in purchasing it. Not sure how serious they were or amything.

Thanks again.

[IrishWhiskeyChaser]

Thanks Irish Whiskey Chaser,

Thanks for the info. Very interesting. Great to see your pic. Great to see one in that condition.

The offer was made approx 8 or 9 years ago i think. There was 2 bottles sitting on a top shelf of a bar and someone from IDL saw it and said that they would be interested in purchasing it. Not sure how serious they were or amything.

Thanks again.

Hi Mike,

I think they were probably serious at the time but at this stage a good few have popped up and I know they have one in much better condition now. A pity as your friend may have been able to make a killing at the time .

[DublinGus]

Seen a few in a glass cabinet in Smithfield beside the bar all in perfect condition.