Can you auction bourbon?

There are commonly-traded bottles with established market values, like Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. Then there are others whose values can only be vague guesses until they receive bids at a large, well-publicized auction.
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Can you resell bourbon?

One of the safest avenues for those looking to sell a rare bottle of Bourbon or Whiskey is using a specialty broker. Much like brokers in other businesses these groups have access to a network of buyers and sellers.
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Can you sell vintage whiskey?

Alcohol can only be sold by auctioneers who possess a special license. The sale of full bottles is illegal in antique stores. eBay did the same about ten years ago. You might as well put a glass in your hand — a labelless bottle has limited value.
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Does bourbon appreciate in value?

Since 2010, prices for bourbon casks have appreciated on average 13.85% per year on average, depending on the distillery and age. In comparison to other asset classes, bourbon has outpaced nearly every other category.
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Can you sell bourbon on eBay?

Can I sell a bottle of liquor on eBay? No; eBay only allows wine sales from pre-approved sellers on their site. Liquor, whiskey, beer, vodka, and all other kinds of alcoholic beverages are expressly prohibited.
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Can I sell bottles of Whisky?

The first thing you need to know is that you can sell a bottle of whisky online, but you cannot sell it yourself. You have to go through someone with the relevant licences.
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Is buying bourbon a good investment?

bourbon. “After having success in the scotch world, bourbon was the next natural step,” said Jeremy Kasler, CEO of CaskX. “This unique investment opportunity allows qualified investors the opportunity to bet on bourbon, a category that has appreciated on average 13.85 percent per year since 2010.”
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How much is a 50 year old bottle of whiskey worth?

Only an infinitesimal number of special barrels have gone the distance of 50 years, and their rarity and longevity always command top dollar. Current offerings of 50 year old scotch, like Dalmore, can cost as much as $60,000 a bottle, making others, like Benromach, look like a veritable bargain at $14,500.
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Are whiskeys a good investment?

Whisky has a unique status as an investable item because it has much more stable longevity than many other alternative investment items. Unlike cars, wine, and watches, whisky maintains its quality if left unopened.
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Can I sell an unopened bottle of liquor?

Nationwide, 32 states plus the District of Columbia have relaxed licensing laws to allow bars and restaurants to sell sealed, unopened bottles of wine, beer, and spirits.
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What can I do with unwanted whiskey?

Take it to a party and leave it behind.

Anytime you're invited to a party, bring your bottle of unwanted whiskey. Bonus points if it's a bottle that makes for good conversation.
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Is there a market for old liquor?

In the last half-decade, a robust market for vintage spirits has emerged, with buyers rapidly driving up costs and bars adding pricey old spirits—and drinks made with them—to their menus.
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What are the hardest Bourbons to find?

10 Rare, Hard-To-Find Bourbons
  • E.H. ...
  • Russell's Reserve 1998 Bourbon. ...
  • Elijah Craig 23 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon. ...
  • Old Forester 2008 Birthday Bourbon. ...
  • Four Roses Al Young 50th Anniversary Small Batch Bourbon. ...
  • Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year. ...
  • Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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Can you sell vintage liquor on eBay?

How to sell sealed vintage miniature liquor bottles, with tax stamps or wax? We don't allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on the US eBay website (eBay.com), except for pre-approved sales of wine.
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How do you collect bourbon?

Starting Your Bourbon Collection
  1. Determine if you really like bourbon that much. ...
  2. Find your bourbon community and become a regular. ...
  3. Understand your personal palate. ...
  4. Carve out space in your home. ...
  5. Start small. ...
  6. Learn the stories. ...
  7. Don't treat your bottles like trophies. ...
  8. Watch the release clock.
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Is whiskey good after 100 years?

It doesn't matter how it's stored, whiskey stays pretty much forever unopened. It might taste a little different over time, but it won't spoil, as I mentioned earlier. People prefer to drink such whiskey than to uncork it or unscrew it directly upon first opening it.
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How much is a 100 year old bottle of whiskey worth?

This 100-Year-Old Bottle of Whiskey Can Be Yours for Just $17,000.
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Does bourbon get better with age in the bottle?

From the Barrel to the Bottle

The good news is that once bourbon is aged, bottled, and placed on your bar shelf, it doesn't change much at all. You can expect even open bottles of bourbon to last in good condition for several years.
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Is Pappy Van Winkle an investment?

Typically speaking, these make for the best investment opportunities although certain Bourbons like the Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve would be an excellent bottle for any portfolio—provided you can get your hands on a bottle.
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What whiskey will increase in value?

Macallan continues to be the most sought after single malt whisky brand but other distilleries such as Highland Park, Bowmore, Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Bruichladdich can be very valuable too.
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Why are some bourbons so expensive?

Bourbon producers have ramped up production, that's no secret. But what they can't naturally ramp up is the amount of honey barrels that they produce. Those honey barrels are turned into some of the most exquisite bourbons filling some of the best looking bottles and demanding the highest prices.
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Did bottle spot get shut down?

. On June 13, 2019, at 1:45 p.m. EST, a private Facebook group with around 55,000 members, known simply as “BSM,” was shut-down by site administrators.
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What is Dimple whiskey?

Blended Scotch Whisky

Launched at the end of the 19th century, it became the deluxe, sophisticated brother to the standard Haig & Haig blend, while in the US it has long been known as Dimple Pinch.
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Is trading whiskey illegal?

Trading or selling in such groups is illegal, though some places, including Kentucky and New York State, are starting to loosen their laws to allow private collectors to sell through an auction or to licensed retailers like Acker.
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