Whisky Forum - Need Help Identifying an old Johnnie Walker Red Label

DSali

I've been handed this bottle from a friend and they need to know exactly what it is, and the estimated value. I tried looking myself, but had no luck. I took pictures of it (very hi-res). Any help is appreciated. (If you need me to transcribe anything on the bottle because the pictures don't show it, please ask!)

Here is the front label. (The pictures are way to big to post directly!)
https://picoolio.net/images/2015/12/21/red_front9c4a4.jpg

Here is the back label.
https://picoolio.net/images/2015/12/21/red_back5de66.jpg

Bottom of the bottle. (Hard to see the numbers in the picture, ask if needed.)
https://picoolio.net/images/2015/12/21/red_bottom471e5.jpg

Tax sticker left side.
https://picoolio.net/images/2015/12/21/red_top_left36a4b.jpg

Tax sticker right side.
https://picoolio.net/images/2015/12/21/red_top_right68d0b.jpg

Any help is appreciated.

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 12:11 am Post subject:

I would hazard a guess that based on the label and the 86.8 proof, it probably dates back to 1960-1970's though the label is in awfully good condition so it may be younger, Value could be ascertained by contacting Johnnie Walker directly or an auction house.

An example of a vintage desirable Johnnie walker red would be:

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-570.aspx

Note the different proof on the label, 70 proof
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DSali · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:17 am Post subject:

Thank you for the information. I was able to better refine my search and seem to have found a match.
http://www.clubwhisky.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28394

They claim it's 1968. No word on estimated price though. Seems likely to be around $50-75 I would assume.

Sound about right?

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:38 am Post subject:

I've seen the 60's USA bottlings go at auction for Â£100-150 in the UK. If it was slightly older with the spring cap you could do Â£300+

DSali · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:08 pm Post subject:

Interesting. So at this point, what would be my best course of action for this bottle?

Save it, sell it, or sip it?

Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:30 am Post subject:

DSali · Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 5:48 am Post subject:

Very smooth, strong yet mellow, sweet finish. Good stuff.

Too bad I couldn't share it with any of you.

Any offers on the empty bottle?