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Midleton 26 Year Old Query

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  • 12-11-2008 9:19pm
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    johnmolloy554
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭


    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
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    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    Could the serial numbers have started at zero?

    You could try contacting Midleton about it.


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    Brockagh
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    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...


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    shanel23
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    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 .


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    johnmolloy554
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭johnmolloy554


    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


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    Brockagh
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    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.


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    johnmolloy554
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭johnmolloy554


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


    PM sent


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    tippguy
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭tippguy


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


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    johnmolloy554
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭johnmolloy554


    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.


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    Brockagh
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    Did you get my pm, by the way?

    Happy Christmas to everyone


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    johnmolloy554
    Registered Users Posts: 408 ✭✭johnmolloy554


    Brockagh wrote: »
    Did you get my pm, by the way?

    Happy Christmas to everyone

    Brockagh

    I did and one sent to you.

    Cheers


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