A 53-year-old bottle of Scotch

[Kelly Green]

When my wife and I were married in 1972, my brother gave us a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch whisky. I put it away with the intention of opening it after our honeymoon. With all that was happening in our lives at that time, I forgot about it until two years later when I discovered it sitting at the back of a closet shelf. It was still in the original gift box.

I thought about opening it but decided to wait until we had our first child, then open it and celebrate with family.

As it turned out, several more years went by before my wife and I learned that we could never have a child of our own. I thought again about opening the bottle but by that time it had taken on a life of its own. It was the only remaining gift from our wedding that had never been opened or used.

We’re not getting any younger and that scotch is aging along with us. In three more months my wife and I will celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary. We both decided that on that day we are going to invite my brother over, open the bottle and toast to the years that have passed and to the years that still lie ahead.

That scotch was already aged for 12 years when it was given to us and then it sat quietly for another 41 years. I’m anxious to taste it.

 

[rock doc]

I was hoping this was another karma thread. Enjoy the Johnny Walker. You earned it.

 

[jlrhiner]

Sadly, scotch doesn't age in the bottle. I too have a 12 year old scotch that I've had (in my family) since 1969.

I may have to sample it one day.

 

[mg357]

I bet it will taste very nice.

 

[old bear]

I hope you, your lovey wife, and brother will enjoy the special treat. Congrats on 41 years together.

 

[Arik]

Once its bottled you pretty much have what was put in it but theres no reason not to open it!! :beer:

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[1911a2bphil]

Congrats on yalls 41 years together. I'll be glad to taste test it for you if you have any concerns

 

[jaykellogg]

It won't taste any better than it did when it was bottled, but it won't taste any worse either. Wine goes bad over time, but not scotch. Enjoy!

 

[sipowicz]

Sadly, scotch doesn't age in the bottle.

This is why my wife's TV chair is shaped like a bottle....

 

[Onomea]

Sounds like a most excellent plan to me, Kelly! Congrats on your marriage!

 

[sierra255]

A guy here in Salem, Ore. just purchased a 50 yr.old bottle of Glenfiddick scotch for $27,000. I'm not a scotch guy, so I don't know much about this brand. The story was carried in the local rag (Statesman Journal) and on the TV stations.

Aged Johnny Walker will be a special treat for you and yours, and I wish you the best for many more years together.

 

[mkk41]

Saw a show on whisky and they said most US bourbon barrels , which by law can only be used once , are shipped to Scotland to be reused for aging scotch.

 

[williamlayton]

To hades with the Scotch----41 years is the celebration.
NOW----I like scotch. My liver is still processing some though I only drink occasionally any more.
Blessings

 

[tork'd]

"are you thristy Angus"

 

[labworm]

A guy here in Salem, Ore. just purchased a 50 yr.old bottle of Glenfiddick scotch for $27,000. I'm not a scotch guy, so I don't know much about this brand. The story was carried in the local rag (Statesman Journal) and on the TV stations.

Aged Johnny Walker will be a special treat for you and yours, and I wish you the best for many more years together.

I just hope he doesn't have the SHAKES.

Congratulations on your 41 years.

 

[SASABERANGER]

Don't invite Sal over.
Thom Braxton
SWCA #1474

 

[duppie]

I was given a 54 year old bottle of White Horse whiskey. Very impressive looking with the hand painted horse,lead covered hinged cap in a satin lined box with paper tax seal still affixed. Opened it and it still tasted like **** Scotch I remembered White Horse to be.

 

[Mickey D]

Congratulations on your 41 years of marriage bliss. Hopefully there is no thought of re-gifting either one.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

First: Congrats on 41 years together and may you have another 41! I personally know little about Scotch or Scotts. For the last 40+ years my dad, brother, and sometimes myself, each buy at least one bottle of Crown Royal for ourselves at Christmas. I drink very little and my brother slightly more, so the full bottles keep adding up. The bottles are emptied in the order in which they were aquired, and 2 things have been noticed; 1) My how prices have gone up!!! and 2) When compared next to new Crown Royal the bottle aged is much smoother. I have heard that wiskey won't age in the bottle, if that is true, then the high quality distilleries are botteling junk under their good label. I believe that the good stuff slowly and unpredictably gets better, while the cheap stuff continues to be rot-gut.
Now back to your bottle, Have a wonderful time celibrating with your loved ones. Best Wishes, Ivan

 

[S&WIowegan]

Enjoy the scotch and hope you have many more anniversaries.

Scotch does not"age" in the bottle....only in the original cask.

I just read a story about finding some of Antarctic explorer Shackleford's scotch whiskey under the floorboards of his hut down there. No one drank it but they extracted a sample via a needle through the cork. Some distiller is going to try to duplicate the hundred year old whiskey.

The discoverers have since returned the original bottles to the hut!