Haig and Haig Old Bottle

[pawpawlake]

I recently was given a bottle of Haig and Haig which is labeled as a 12-year-old and 86.8 Proof. Interestingly the bottle is wrapped in wire. Sort of unique. I have 2 questions. The first one is product still good? There is no evaporation and it was stored upright and behind a bar. The 2nd question is how old might this bottle be? Thanks in advance for any help someone might provide.
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Ronald Russo

[Whisky Rogue]

If the seal looks good and the whisky does not look cloudy or contaminated I think it should still be good, whisky does not go off if it has been stored in a bottle with a good seal. It sounds like an old bottle with the wire wrap on it, perhaps someone else here will be able to age it for you. What is the bottle size

[James T]

I think the wire dates back to a time when bottles were shipped to warmer climates and corks sometimes popped out due to the warm climate.

It sounds like you possibly have a Haig & Haig 1950s or 1960s bottling, doe it look like this https://www.scotchwhiskyauctions.com/auctions/114_the-76th-auction/162392_haig--haig-12-year-old-spring-cap-45-quarts/

[pawpawlake]

Thanks for the information. I plan on tasting it this week.
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Ronald Russo