Worth Anything?

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Worth Anything?

Unread postby alan » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:19 pm

I recently acquired a case of Joe Fiske Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled from the James Walsh & Co., Lawrenceburg Indiana. The tax stamp says IL 1936. Is it safe to drink for the corks are still intact? Also is it worth anything? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby ggilbertva » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:17 pm

The only way to tell if it's worth drinking is to open it up and give it try.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby alan » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:51 pm

Thanks Greg, Can Bourbon go bad and become like rubbing alcohol? I just don't know enough. I've been searching many sites and can't find anything on the James Walsh company? Anybody know more? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby mozilla » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:04 am

Worst case scenario is it will taste off. If it's not cloudy....try it and let us know.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby alan » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:45 pm

Thank you Bas, your links were helpful and it gave me a start in finding the distillery. Thanks for the scoop.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby ggilbertva » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:11 pm

Alan,

I've had whiskey's dating back to 1921 and taste great. As Jeff pointed out, if the whiskey is clear, give it a try. Worst case is oxidation set in and it will taste off. Once you open the bottle, the cork won't be any good; in fact, it may crumble to pieces. Find a new cork once it's opened.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby alan » Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:08 pm

Thanks Greg, alright I'm jumping in and giving it a try. I hope I dont go blind. What's the worst that can happen, it's either going to bad or pretty smooth. Thanks man.
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby ggilbertva » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:00 pm

Curious if you opened the Fiske and if so, what did you think?
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Re: Worth Anything?

Unread postby alan » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:22 pm

Hello Greg, didn't have a chance to try it yet, been too busy with work, I'll let you know though. Thanks for asking.
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