Fill Lines on Wines: What You Need to Know for Online Auctions
By Ryan Brechlin, spend any time around old wine bottles, and you’ll notice something odd about wine fill lines. They can differ wildly from bottle to bottle. One bottle might reach almost to the cork, while another sits much lower, perhaps down into the shoulder. If the bottles are sealed shut, this can seem strange, […]
Allocated Whiskies: What is it, and why is it so valuable?
By Ryan Brechlin. If you’re involved in buying, selling, or drinking fine whiskies, you’ve probably seen the term “allocated whiskey.” It started as insider language in the whiskey trade. Now it’s become part of everyday whiskey pop culture. So what exactly is allocated whiskey? The answer is a little complex, but we’ll break it down […]
Fine Wine Lines: Selling a Wine Collection at Auction with Good Bottle
By Ryan Brechlin. Learn more about how to keep and age wine, and how to evaluate a bottle’s condition. Then start selling a wine collection at auction with Good Bottle Auctions. To the Collector: You’re a person of culture and cultivation. That’s why you collect wine, and not just any wine. You seek out only […]
Wine Bottle Size, Dimensions, and Fill Level Guide
By Ryan Brechlin, Bottle Size Guide Common Wine Bottle Sizes and Dimensions This wine bottle fill levels guide starts with the sizes you’ll see most often. Exceptionally old or artisanal wines sometimes turn up in unusual sizes. But production has become far more standardized over the years. As a result, the market now favors a […]
Where Can I Sell Old Bottles of Whiskey?
By Ryan Brechlin. Ready to sell old bottles of whiskey? Do you have old bottles of bourbon whiskey or rare scotch stashed away in an estate, possibly sitting in a liquor cabinet for decades or hidden in your grandparents’ basement? Wondering if these bottles have any value, and if it’s legal to sell them? Look […]
Where Can I Buy Allocated Whiskey? Unveiling the Secrets of Rare Bourbon Acquisition
By Ryan Brechlin. If you want to buy allocated whiskey, the quest can be both thrilling and frustrating for enthusiasts seeking the elusive world of allocated bourbon, but Good Bottle Auctions can help. This article explores the challenge of obtaining coveted bourbon bottles like Parker’s Heritage, Pappy Van Winkle, and William Larue Weller at retail […]
