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Brand name:

Hardy Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: A. HARDY Cognac NOCES D'OR CINQUANTENAIRE Crus Provenance Grande Champagne A. HARDY COGNAC Established 1863 750 ML 80 PROOF A. Hardy & Cie Cognac Product of France NOCES D'OR CINQUANTENAIRE X.O BLEND Imported by DROUANS Importers New York Corporation N. J. DEPT. ALC. NEW YORK 30.94 FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC 0 882496 512549 A. HARDY & Cⁱᵉ HERI ET HARDY COGNAC 2) Visual elements: Neck/Capsule: A dark screw-cap capsule covers the cork and upper neck. A gold medallion on top of the cap features two cherub-like figures flanking a crown with an "H" in its center, encircled by text "A. HARDY & Cⁱᵉ", "HERI ET HARDY", and "COGNAC". The upper neck label displays "A. HARDY" in a cursive script. Upper Bottle Body (shoulder): A circular embossed seal, depicting the same cherub/crown emblem as the cap, is present on the matte dark bottle surface. Mid Label (directly on bottle): The words "NOCES D'OR" and "CINQUANTENAIRE" are printed directly onto the bottle in bold, gold sans-serif block letters. Lower Label (main): A rectangular gold label with an ornate, scrolling floral/vine pattern border frames the brand information. Overall Bottle: The entire body of the bottle, from neck to base, is covered in a distinctive fine, gold-colored metallic wire netting. Font styles: Main brand names ("A. HARDY") and descriptive texts ("Established 1863", "Crus Provenance Grande Champagne") are primarily in serif fonts. The product line names ("NOCES D'OR", "CINQUANTENAIRE") are in bold, sans-serif block letters. The neck label's "A. HARDY" and some elements on the box ("Product of France") are in a cursive/script style. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

My Dad passed away and I found it in his liquor cabinet. I reached out to the Hardy Company via email and provided photos per their request. They responded that is was a first edition of Noces D’Or grand champagne blend released in the early 1960’s.

Production year:

1960

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

350€ - 550€

Bottle size:

75cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a wax seal - in good condition

With box:

Yes

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place, Standing upright

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Text on label:

1) Text on label: Front Label (Lower): МІНСК CАМЫЙ СТАPЫЙ ПЛЯЦ Medallion: 1893 Back Label (Top Emblem): МІНСКІ ВІНА-ГАPЭЛАЧНЫ ЗАВОД Back Label (Upper Banner): КPЫШТАЛЬ Back Label (Mid Banners): БЕЛАРУСЬ МІНСКPУХМАЛПPАМ Back Label (Mid Main Text): БЕЛАРУСЬ APУСЬ Back Label (Lower Small Text): МАЦНАСЦЬ 40% ГАPЭЛКА ПАДАТКОВАЯ МАРКА СТБ 378-94 ЕМIСТАСЦЬ 1л. ГАPАНТУЕ НА СЕРЦЫ I HАШЧАДКАХ ЛЮКС 2) Visual elements: Medallion: A dark brown, round medallion featuring a relief of a standing historical figure with the year "1893" below it, attached to the neck by a natural fiber string. Front Label: A detailed black and white illustration of a cityscape, featuring prominent classical buildings and church domes, framed by an ornate ribbon-like border on the mid-label. Back Label (Upper): A circular emblem depicting two stylized cranes or storks standing on a bottle silhouette. Back Label (Mid): A large, stylized crane or stork graphic integrated into the "APУСЬ" text, serving as a central brand logo. Banners: Decorative ribbon banners are used to frame text elements on both the front label (around the cityscape) and the back label (containing "КPЫШТАЛЬ", "БЕЛАРУСЬ", and "МІНСКPУХМАЛПPАМ"). Font styles: A mix of sans-serif and serif fonts (mostly uppercase, block-like) for the main Cyrillic text; a highly decorative/art-deco style for "APУСЬ"; a cursive/script font for the small "БЕЛАРУСЬ" above "APУСЬ"; and bold sans-serif numerals for "1893". 3) Fill level estimate: Not visible. The bottle is made of opaque ceramic.

Story:

Estate sale

Production year:

1893?

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

20€ - 45€

Bottle size:

I don\'t know

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a wax seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

Hennessy Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: On bottle neck (metallic band): Richard Hennessy On box label: Richard Hennessy COGNAC 2) Visual elements: Neck/Capsule: A silver-colored metallic cap with a ribbed texture on the upper part, and a smooth metallic band below it. Upper label (on neck): The words "Richard Hennessy" are engraved into the metallic band. The font is a decorative serif style. Mid/Lower label (on bottle glass): Etched floral/vine patterns (resembling grapevines) adorn the lower sides of the clear glass bottle. Box: A small, rectangular, metallic-hued label (appears brass or bronze colored) is affixed to the front of the black textured box. This label has a decorative border. The font for "Richard Hennessy" is a decorative serif style, while "COGNAC" is a sans-serif, all-caps font. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

Bought at auction through Vinmonopolet/Blomqvist in Norway during covid.

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

2800€ - 3800€

Bottle size:

70cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

I don\'t know

With box:

Yes

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place, Standing upright

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Brand name:

Chivas Brothers Century 100 of malt scotch whiskey 100

Text on label:

1) Text on label: On the bottle - Main Label: CHIVAS BROTHERS (ESTD 1801) THE CENTURY OF MALTS SCOTCH MALT WHISKY On the bottle - Below Main Label: ONE HUNDRED SINGLE MALTS This bottle contains 100 single malt Scotch whiskies, an unequalled collection from the Highlands and the Speyside Valley, the west coast and the numerous islands. 100 The rich and subtly flavoursome whiskies have yielded this exceptionally smooth and historic tribute to the spirit of Chivas Brothers’ original commitment to the art of blending. PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND On the bottle - Bottom Edge: CHIVAS BROTHERS LTD KEITH AB55 5BS SCOTLAND On the bottle - Barcode Sticker (lower label): 5 000299 203107 > 75 cl On the box - Front: CHIVAS BROTHERS (ESTD 1801) THE CENTURY OF MALTS SCOTCH MALT WHISKY ONE HUNDRED SINGLE MALTS This bottle contains 100 single malt Scotch whiskies, an unequalled collection from the Highlands and the Speyside Valley, the west coast and the numerous islands. 100 The rich and subtly flavoursome whiskies have yielded this exceptionally smooth and historic tribute to the spirit of Chivas Brothers’ original commitment to the art of blending. PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND 2) Visual elements: Embossed Medallion: A large, circular, intricate heraldic design (likely a crest with mythical creatures flanking a shield) is embossed directly into the glass on the upper bottle body. Capsule Top: A matching circular embossed emblem is present on the top of the grey capsule. Capsule: A matte grey, textured capsule covers the cork and extends down the neck. Main Label Frame: Both the bottle's mid label and the box's corresponding label feature an ornate, silver-colored scrollwork and floral motif border around a central golden field. Box Subtle Embossing: A large, faint, circular embossed logo/emblem, similar in style to the bottle's glass embossing, is subtly visible on the dark background of the upper box. Font styles: A prominent serif font (golden color) is used for "CENTURY". A thinner serif font is used for "ESTD 1801", "ONE HUNDRED SINGLE MALTS", the descriptive text, and the large "100" numeral. Sans-serif fonts are used for "CHIVAS BROTHERS", "THE", "OF MALTS", "SCOTCH MALT WHISKY", and smaller informational text. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

I was given to Me for birth, my son

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

120€ - 220€

Bottle size:

75cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a wax seal - in good condition

With box:

Yes

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

Standing upright

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Brand name:

Hennessy Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: Neck Label (circular): V.S Hennessy MAISON FONDÉE EN 1765 XX Main Front Label: Maison Fondée en 1765 Hennessy VERY SPECIAL COGNAC JAS HENNESSY & Co. Produced and bottled in Cognac, France e 100cl Back Label: LIMITED EDITION Nº 174692 / 210 000 FRIENDS WORK MUSIC ART ITS IMPORTANT TO FIND THE RIGHT BLEND... RAWNS www.hennessy.com JAS HENNESSY & Co. 16100 COGNAC FRANCE www.responsible-drinking.eu 40% vol L1 325 09 047980 3 245995 557413 (barcode numbers) 2) Visual elements: Neck/Capsule: A dark blue capsule featuring a gold wavy/scalloped pattern at its base and a gold ring at the top. The capsule bears the gold cursive "Hennessy" signature repeated horizontally. Below this, a circular blue neck label prominently displays a large "XX" graphic, "V.S", and "MAISON FONDÉE EN 1765", with "Hennessy" in gold cursive. Upper Label (main front): The primary front label showcases an abstract, colorful geometric pattern in vibrant shades of blue, pink, yellow, green, and black. A gold motif of leaves/grapes is present on the left side of the black panel, while a gold illustration of a hand holding an axe/hatchet with a star adorns the right. Lower Label (main front): A narrow yellow strip forms the bottom edge of the main front label. Back Label: This label features a black background with abstract pink and blue lines at the top. A yellow and black QR code is positioned on the left, and a barcode is on a yellow and white section at the bottom right, adjacent to a red panel displaying standard warning and recycling symbols. Font styles: The bottle uses a blend of font styles including serif (for the main "Hennessy" logo, "JAS HENNESSY & Co.", and "Produced and bottled..."), sans-serif (for "VERY SPECIAL", "COGNAC", "V.S", most of the back label text, quantity, and alcohol percentage), and cursive/script (for "Hennessy" on the capsule and neck label, "Maison Fondée en" on the front, and the "FRIENDS WORK MUSIC ART" quote on the back label). 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great Reason: The liquid level is high in the neck of the bottle, significantly above the shoulder.

Story:

I bought this bottle a couple of years ago

Production year:

2011

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

250€ - 450€

Bottle size:

100cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a paper seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

Hennessy Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: Main Front Label: VERY SPECIAL Hennessy COGNAC ACQUAVITE di VINO Prodotta ed imbottigliata dalla Casa HENNESSY di COGNAC nell'suo stabilimento di JARNAC CHARENTE Importata dalla DITTA CLARETTA C. e C. SPA in TORINO e 70 cl Internal Circular Label (visible through front): JAS HENNESSY & C° COGNAC V.S Back Label: Hennessy VERY SPECIAL Les eaux-de-vie de nos stocks, provenant des meilleurs crus de Cognac, garantissent la finesse et la qualité du Cognac Hennessy Hennessy Cognac France Neck/Capsule Tax Strip (Red, Italian): (Top of cork) FABRICAZIONE DI VINO MNV 120 (Side, partially torn) POSTA FAB. DISTILLATORI CONTRASSEGNO DI STATO da litri 3/4 0.710 Sottoposto Small label on neck foil: LEASE (partially torn) 2) Visual elements: Neck/Capsule: Gold foil capsule with horizontal ridges at its base. A red Italian tax strip, featuring a white star emblem (Emblem of the Italian Republic with gear and wreath), covers the cork and extends down the neck. Upper Label (inside glass): A circular gold emblem is visible through the bottle, displaying the Hennessy 'bras armé' (arm holding an axe) logo in its center, encircled by the company name. Mid Label (front): A beige, rectangular label adorned with a decorative brown grapevine and leaf border. The Hennessy 'bras armé' logo is present in a shield shape to the left of the brand name. Font styles include sans-serif (VERY SPECIAL), a distinctive stylized serif (Hennessy), and a standard serif (COGNAC), with smaller text in sans-serif. Back Label: A beige rectangular label featuring the Hennessy 'bras armé' logo in a shield shape. Font styles include a stylized serif (Hennessy) and sans-serif for the descriptive text. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

Colección familiar

Production year:

Década 1970

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

80€ - 120€

Bottle size:

70cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a paper seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

E. Villard Napoléon

Text on label:

1) Text on label: FRENCH BRANDY NAPOLÉON FRENCH BRANDY V.S.O.P. PRODUCE OF FRANCE BOTTLED IN FRANCE BY E. VILLARD & Cº 38 CL (on circular medallion on lower strip label) VILLARD & Cº NÉGOCIANTS COGNAC (FRANCE) ADRESSE POSTALE 2) Visual elements: Cork/capsule: Gold foil capsule with an embossed sunburst or starburst pattern on the top. Neck label (upper label): Beige label with an Imperial Eagle emblem centered, separating the words "FRENCH" and "BRANDY". Font is sans-serif/block. Main label (mid label): Large beige label with a prominent Imperial Eagle emblem above "NAPOLÉON". The background has a faint, repetitive geometric pattern. Font for "NAPOLÉON" is a bold, decorative serif. Other text like "FRENCH BRANDY", "V.S.O.P.", "PRODUCE OF FRANCE", "BOTTLED IN FRANCE BY E. VILLARD & Cº", and "38 CL" are in various serif and sans-serif fonts. Lower strip label: A tricolor (red, white, blue) band wraps around the bottle. Centered on the white section is a circular medallion with text "VILLARD & Cº", "NÉGOCIANTS", "COGNAC (FRANCE)", and "ADRESSE POSTALE". Font on the medallion is sans-serif. Overall: The bottle is encased in a network of thin, gold-colored wires. 3) Fill level estimate: solid level, quite good

Story:

Colección familiar

Production year:

Década 1970

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

10€ - 30€

Bottle size:

Other

Seal on the cork or cap:

No, there is no seal at all

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

Courvoisier Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: Tax Band (Red strip label, around neck/cap): IMPOSTA FABBRICAZIONE DISTILLATO DI VINO CONTRASSEGNO DI STATO da litri 3/4 SERIE Sotto 0.198 N. 07 (On top of cap, handwritten/stamped): 7590 DISTILLATO DI VINO Upper Neck Label (Oval, yellowish): BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS LATE MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI PURVEYORS OF COGNAC BRANDY COURVOISIER LIMITED JARNAC. Main Front Label (White/cream): COURVOISIER LUXE COGNAC QUALITA' E' EST. MINIMO GARANTITO 73 CL. GRADI 40° - ACQUAVITE DI VINO DISTILLATO E INVECC HIATO DA COURVOISIER NEL SUO STABILIMENTO DI JARNAC. PRODUCED & BOTTLED IN FRANCE IMBOTTIGLIATO IN ITALIA DA CE.I.P.A.L. S.P.A. - LIC. N. 1/MI - CUNEO 2) Visual elements: Neck/Capsule: Features a red screw cap, partially covered by a torn red paper tax band. Tax Band: Red paper strip label on the neck with a circular emblem showing a star within a wreath. Upper Neck Label: An oval, yellowish label on the upper neck displays the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (featuring a lion and unicorn). Main Label (front): Three gold stars are printed on the label above "LUXE" and are also embossed into the dark glass of the bottle body directly above the label. A stylized red and gold emblem appears above "COURVOISIER". The white background of the main label has a faint, repeated pattern of small stylized "C" or crown-like symbols. Font styles: The main brand "COURVOISIER" uses a bold sans-serif font. "LUXE" and "COGNAC" are also in sans-serif. The text on the upper neck label is primarily in a serif font. Smaller print on the main label and the tax band use sans-serif fonts. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

Colección familiar

Production year:

Década 1970

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

50€ - 90€

Bottle size:

75cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a paper seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

Bisquit and Dubouche Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: Neck Label (upper label): B.D. COGNAC FINE COGNAC BISQUIT DUBOUCHÉ JARNAC FRANCE PRODUCE OF FRANCE Main Front Label: ★★★ Bisquit COGNAC 70cl GRADO 40° BISQUIT DUBOUCHÉ - JARNAC - FRANCE ANID. C.L. 28 Back Label (mid label): FERRARETTO Prodotto ed imbottigliato da BISQUIT DUBOUCHÉ' JARNAC - COGNAC (France) Importato dalla G.F. FERRARETTO E C. MILANO Via Umiliani Milano - Con. Id. cl. 70 - gr. 40° - Anid. cl. 28 Capsule/Neck (Tax Band): IMPOSTA FABBRICAZIONE DISTILLATO DI VINO CONTRASSEGNO DI STATO da litri 3/4 0.893 Sostituz. Top of Cap: BISQUIT 2) Visual elements: Neck label: An oval gold label with a black border, featuring a central circular emblem. The emblem contains "B.D." and "S" initials within a shield-like shape, topped by a crown, with "COGNAC" text encircling it. The background has a subtle textured pattern. Font styles are primarily sans-serif for main text and small serif for "PRODUCE OF FRANCE". Main front label: A rectangular gold label with curved top and bottom edges, outlined in black. Three red stars are horizontally aligned above the brand name. The "Bisquit" brand name is in a decorative cursive script. Other text is in clear sans-serif. The label surface shows a fine horizontal textured pattern. Mid label (back): A rectangular gold label featuring a stylized red "FERRARETTO" logo (an abstract 'F' or 'R' shape) at the top. All text is in a clear sans-serif font. Capsule/Neck: A gold ribbed foil capsule. A red and white Italian tax band is wrapped around the capsule, displaying the emblem of the Italian Republic (a white star on a cogwheel, framed by olive and oak branches) at its base. Bottle: A classic Cognac bottle shape with a relatively short neck and broad shoulders. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

Colección familiar

Production year:

Década 1970

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

80€ - 130€

Bottle size:

70cl

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a paper seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

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Brand name:

Marnier Cognac

Text on label:

1) Text on label: Front Label: [Decorative border of repeating 'oxo' shapes] [Crest with two rampant lions holding a shield] Grand Marnier Liqueur Cuvée Spéciale 1827-1977 Cent cinquantenaire 40% Alc. VOL. 91 BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN - PARIS 8e - FRANCE 750 ml PRODUCT OF FRANCE [Decorative border of repeating 'oxo' shapes] Mid Label (Wax Seal): GRAND MARNIER PARIS Back Label: "CONSIGNE LA OU LA LOI LE PRESCRIT" "RETURN FOR REFUND WHERE APPLICABLE" Capsule: 656021 Bottle Base: MARQUE DEPOSEE 75 cl MARNIER-LAPOSTOLLE PARIS FRANCE [Stylized ML logo in a square] 2) Visual elements: Bottle body: Dark, opaque glass with a distinctive squat, rounded body and a slender neck. The body is adorned with intricate gold decorative lines, depicting citrus fruits (oranges/lemons), leaves, and flowers. Cork/capsule: A gold-toned capsule with a distinct cracked-earth or mosaic pattern covers the cork and extends down the neck. Mid label (front): A prominent gold wax seal is affixed, featuring "GRAND MARNIER PARIS" embossed in an arc around a central crest (likely an 'ML' monogram). Upper label (front): A rectangular label with a gold border. At its top, a regal crest depicts two rampant lions supporting a shield. Bottle base: The base is embossed with a stylized "ML" logo within a square. Font styles: The main "Grand Marnier" text is in an ornate decorative/script style. Other text on the main label uses a mix of serif fonts (e.g., "Liqueur", "Cuvée Spéciale") and smaller sans-serif/block fonts for details. Text on the back label and bottle base are in sans-serif/block fonts. 3) Fill level estimate: well above shoulder into neck: great

Story:

Was in my father's collection

Bottle added at:

October 2025

Estimated value:

150€ - 250€

Bottle size:

I don\'t know

Seal on the cork or cap:

Yes, a wax seal - in good condition

With box:

No

Certificate:

No

Bottle stored:

In a dry place

Interested in this bottle? Contact the owner