Midleton 26 Year Old Query

johnmolloy554 · 12-11-2008 8:19pm #1

I was lucky to be able to source one of these in the States recently. I received it in the post today but apart from a few miniscule dents on the box, I'm happy with the condition. However, I have one query. On the brass plate on the lid of the box, it states "Limited Edition no 965". However, on the bottle label it states "Bottle Number 966/1000". Would this be normal or should I seek a refund? By the way, I'm a collector not a consumer of these bottles.

Thanks in advance.

JM

Thomas_S_Hunterson · 12-11-2008 9:20pm

Could the serial numbers have started at zero?

You could try contacting Midleton about it.

Brockagh · 13-11-2008 7:27am

No, the serial number on the box should be the same as on the bottle. The seller probably had a few bottles and put the wrong one in the wrong box.

Check the wax seal to see that "Years 26 Old" is embossed on the top, just in case it was a bottle that was consumed and then refilled...

shanel23 · 13-11-2008 8:41am

Agree - the serial number on the bottle should match the box . Brockagh hit the nail on the head I'd say with the seller having more than one of these for sale and probably mixed them up . Get in contact with him and see if he can sort for you.

Sounds like a nice bottle of whiskey all the same .

johnmolloy554 · 13-11-2008 10:20am

The "26 Year Old" wax seal is still there so it is obviously just an error on the sellers part, but I do know that this was the only one he had. What would be the "market value" of an inconsistent bottle/box match? I'm thinking of selling it on as just looking at the different numbers will do my head in.

Thanks
JM

Brockagh · 13-11-2008 11:26pm

I haven't a clue really, but it tastes the same no matter what the number on the bottle is, so if you could sell it to someone who was going to drink it, that would be ideal. Maybe a hotel or some place like that.

I'd buy it, but I don't know what kind of price you're looking for.

johnmolloy554 · 14-11-2008 4:28pm

Brockagh wrote: »

I'd buy it, but I don't know what kind of price you're looking for.

PM sent

tippguy · 17-11-2008 6:38pm

dare sellin em in dunnes dis x-mas for €150.00 a bottle with the timber box

johnmolloy554 · 23-12-2008 3:46pm

tippguy wrote: »

dare sellin em in dunnes dis x-mas for €150.00 a bottle with the timber box

I think you might be mixing up your Midletons my friend but thanks for the reply.

Brockagh · 24-12-2008 10:38am

Did you get my pm, by the way?

Happy Christmas to everyone

johnmolloy554 · 24-12-2008 10:55am

Brockagh wrote: »

Did you get my pm, by the way?

Happy Christmas to everyone

Brockagh

I did and one sent to you.

Cheers

Midleton 26 Year Old Query

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