Seagrams VO
Darcy O'Neil :: June 7, 2006 8:03 PM
The Seagram's brand has a long history in the whisky market. Seagram’s VO is a very common whisky in North America and many bartenders may use it on their bar rails, since it is the whisky included in the Diageo rail (Captain Morgan white rum, Tanqueray gin, Smirnoff vodka). It seems every bar I work at uses the same products, Diageo must have some good rebates. Anyway, Seagram's VO has a long history stretching back to 1913 and was probably a commonly bootlegged product through US prohibition. So what does this 6 year old Canadian whisky have to offer?
Before we do the tasting, we should look at some of the history of this company. The Seagram’s company started in 1857 as the Granite Mills and Waterloo Distillery company. In 1864 Joseph Seagram came into the picture and eventually became his name sake company in 1911. Prohibition in the United States was enacted in 1920 and spurred the sale of Canadian whisky in the United States. In 1928 the Bronfman’s came into the picture and continued the “bootlegging” of alcohol to the US. Once prohibition ended, the Seagram’s company had large reserved of whisky ready for the American market. This is one of the biggest reasons Canadian whisky was, and is, so popular in the US. Seagram’s VO was created in 1913 to celebrate the marriage of Thomas Seagram. The initials “VO” meaning is not well documented but could mean either “very old” or “very own”.
Seagrams VO Tasting: Neat
Pale gold in colour. Subtle sweet nose with a little bit of alcohol harshness.
Very smooth start. Not too much flavour, except some subtle grains, slight sweetness and a bit of oak. There is a bit of charred oak in the finish. Smooth with no real bite. Nothing exceptional going on here. The finish is fairly short with a very subtle bitterness in the back of the throat. Not bad, but not worth contemplating beside a fireplace.
Like all the descriptive terms, this is a very light Canadian whisky, close to brown vodka. This is a lowest common denominator whisky, hence its popularity. It won’t offend anyone with it’s subtle taste, but it isn’t something you can brag about. Good entry point for whisky rookies and newcomers. If you like VO but are looking for something a bit different, you might want to try Schenly OFC which is an 8 year old Canadian whisky with a similar smoothness, but still unique.
Seagrams VO Tasting: Neat
Pale gold in colour. Subtle sweet nose with a little bit of alcohol harshness.
Very smooth start. Not too much flavour, except some subtle grains, slight sweetness and a bit of oak. There is a bit of charred oak in the finish. Smooth with no real bite. Nothing exceptional going on here. The finish is fairly short with a very subtle bitterness in the back of the throat. Not bad, but not worth contemplating beside a fireplace.
Like all the descriptive terms, this is a very light Canadian whisky, close to brown vodka. This is a lowest common denominator whisky, hence its popularity. It won’t offend anyone with it’s subtle taste, but it isn’t something you can brag about. Good entry point for whisky rookies and newcomers. If you like VO but are looking for something a bit different, you might want to try Schenly OFC which is an 8 year old Canadian whisky with a similar smoothness, but still unique.
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107 Comments on Seagrams VO
DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH A BOTTLE OF SEAGRAMS VO FROM 1964 IS WORTH?
i have been given a 1977 vo gift decanter that has not been opened does it have value and how long can it go before it needs to be used thank you for your time
russell johnson
i have a bottle of seagrams vo from 1971-sealed. how much is it worth?
I have a bottle of Seagrams from 1976 unopened. Any value? Is this safe to drink?
I have a bottle unopened of Seagrams Crown Royal De Luxe 710ml from 1968 in its original box and blue cloth bag . Excice Canada seal number B6360484 Any value? And is this safe to drink?
Answer: Yes it is safe, and it would be interesting to compare it to modern Crown Royal
I have recently discovered (about 2 years ago) the taste of Seagram's VO GOLD. It's smoothness goes unmatched in Canadian Whiskey. Unfortunately, it has been delisted in Ontario and most recently in New Brunswick. It has not been listed in Nova Scotia since I moved here. Where can I buy it? Thanks i n advance.
My family recently closed down a bar and we found a one gallon bottle of seagrams vo. It is from 1973 and unopened. Any idea on its worth?
We recently discovered a bottle of 1977 Seagram's VO Canadian Whisky. Is it drinkable?? Is it worth anything?? Does whisky become better tasting with age??
Thx
i need price of 1971 segrams vo
I have a bottle of Seagrams 7 Crown (1976), 2 bottles of Seagrams V.O. (1976). All 3 of these are sealed and in original boxes. Any value? Thank you.
I have a decanter bottle (750ml)of Seagram's VO that still has it's intact 1977 tax seal. The label states it is 6 years old. This dates it to 1971. Do you know it's value?
Like others before us, we have an unopened 750 ml bottle of Seagram's V.O. with a completely intact seal dated "1977". What is the reliability of its contents and what might its value be today?
Thank you for your reply.
I seven bottles of Seagrams VO Sealed in boxes and one in a canister.It has a soldier with a horse and a red and white flag. How much are these worth? Thanks Heidi The range from 1966 - 1970
I have a cut glass bottle of seagrams vo 80 proof 750 ml, seal dated to 1977 numbered g1496826.How much would it value?
how much dose a Gallon Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky 1968 cost
I have a few antique bottles of whiskey. The one in question at the moment is: a bottle(750), un opened, seagrams V.O., sealed tax tape number from canada 1603613, dated on the stamp: 1954, u.s. tax stamp number 50760680. I was wondering as to the value, and any other info anyone has. it was a gift to my grandfather, had original box, box got wet, had to make sure bottle was o.k.(by the way, bottle is fine). Also have an unopened 175th anniversary(1970) pint of jim beam. both bottles are in mint condition, and any light shed on the values of these timeless pieces of american history would be greatly appreciated.
Have bottle of 1977 V.O. Whisky aged 6 years was wondering if its worth anything and if its drinkable? thanks.
Recently came across a bottle of 1979 Seagrams VO with the seal unbroken and numbers stamped on it dont know if I should open it or not. Is it worth anything but the price of a new bottle now or not?
I have a bottle of 1976 Crown Royal actually the Canadian Tax Stamp is 1976. The bottle is unopened. I am not a huge whiskey drinker - if I decide to sell it what approx could I expect price wise - if I decide to open and enjoy what should I expect due to the age (does whiskey age after it is bottled)
I have 2 bottles of Seagram's V.O. one from 1975 that is opened and another in a gift box. The gift box is open, but the bottle is not. The second bottle is dated 1977. Any idea how much they are worth?
I have a sealed (though mostly evaporated) Seagram's Canadian Whiskey miniature bottle with a stamped date of 1923 and I'm trying to figure out how much it's worth? Any ideas of where I could find this information? I have picture of it posted at http://snipurl.com/1dabm
I have a bottle of Seagram's V.O. 1968 with the seal on... Any value?
Sorry for the bad link above.. the thumbnail doesn't do much good, does it!?
Anyway, here's a link to the full shot of the 1923 Seagram's bottle.
http://snipurl.com/1djg0
We have a 1961 bottle of Seagram's V.O. sealed with all lables attached never been opened! How much is this worth? The other numbers on the bottle are 261337844. I dont know if you need them or not but if so you have them. It will be intersting how much it would be worth. Thank you
Any value in the following:
l) Two 1964 bottles never opened of Seagram's Extra Dry Gin (Deluxe Gin) #S01924557 &#S02882663 in original boxes.
2) 1965 bottle never opened of Seagrams V.O. Canadian Whiskey in original box #E1945790
3) 1964 bottle never opened of Seagrams V.O. Canadian Whiskey in original box #D8353191
Not your product but wondering if you have any info on following:
One unopened (partially evaporated) bottle of 1947 British Columbia Distillery Co. New Westminster, B.C. Export Canadian Whiskey, #5121584 F(British Columbia Liquor Board No.) other number is B7345082
I have a bottle of seagrams dated 1935. What is the value of this bottle of canadian whisky? Bill
I have a bottle (one litre) of seagram's VO canadian Whisky dated 1975 and aged 6 years. I also have a bottle of Canadian Club (one litre) whisky dated 1974 and aged 6 years. Any idea what these are worth?
How much is a 1965 VO whiskey bottle in an unopened box with white original wrapping paper and gold (plastic ) VO symbol worth?
I have an unopened bottle of Crown Royal whiskey from 1965 with the original seal still in place. This was the first year it was available in the US. Any thoughts on the value or quality?
I have a unopened bottle of Seagram's V.O. from 1964. I was trying to find out a estimated value, do you know how much it might be worth? Thanks.
i have a miniature bottle of Seagram's V.O. that has a canadian liquor control board of ontario excise label with the year 1940 with seal still intact and full contents as well. the bottle's label states that it was bottled in Waterloo, On. Canada is there any known value for these finds?
i have a unopened bottle of seagram s V.O. from 1973 six years old with ,do you know how much it might be worth ? with my thanks
I have a bottle of seagrams vo trying to find out how old it is tax seal says 1952-is that the year?
I also have a bottle unopened tax seal in place Seagram's V.O. 1952
2 seals a. seagrams #36529817
Canada excise H8771424 1952
Is it still good?
What might it sell for ?
thanks for the help.
I have an unopened bottle (1,14 l) of Seagram's V.O. whisky from 1970. (Seal no. G8478537). Do you know how much it might be of worth?
Thanks,
i have a bottle of canadian club dated 1975 wih seal #F9441548 is this a valuable item if so what wouldit be worth? It has never been opened. should i keep it or drink it??
I have an unopened bottle of Seagram's V.O. from 1857, any one know how much it is worth?
I have a 1957 (I believe a 100-year anniversary) 1-gallon bottle of Seagram's VO unopened, sealed and in perfect condition.
What might the value of this be?
Hello,
I have an unopened botle of 1977 Crown Royal in the box. What is it worth?
Thanks.
Lynn
We have the entire Seagram's V.O. Wisconsin Wildlife framed mirror series. Know anything on it's worth?
I have an unopened bottle os White Horse wiskey, very old.I'm not sure about the date of the bottle but it's about 100 years old. How can I know the date this old whiskey was made? I have pictures of all the codes on the label.
I have a 1954 Seagrams Crown Royal bottle #139094117, including bottle bag, "a gift for a king" booklet & the purple satin box. Could you pls tell me if this is worth something?
I have an unopened 1 gallon bottle of Seagram's VO (1973) 86.8 proof seal #H0609536 and am interested in selling it. Please email me arnie_wright@yahoo.com
Hi, I recently discovered an unopened 1955 bottle of Seagram's V.O. Any idea on the value of this?
I have a bottle of seagram's v.o, one litre, imported bottled in Canada.
Excise Canada Assise, A84026648, 1981.
What value would this be?
Thank you,
Elizabeth Adams
Have a sealed bottle of Seagrams V.O. #G2944165 from 1977. Looking all over for value information?
I have a one gallon 1973 unopened bottel of canadian club. What is it worth?
Me and my cousin just drank a bottle of 1974 v.o. and it was most excellent....39 years old. Now seeing all these people wanting to know the value of older unopened bottles makes me hope it wasn't worth too much.
hi, i have a Seagrams crown royal 1966
unopend
no. 1009061
does it worth alot?
thanks
I have four sealed bottles of Seqgrams dated 1963, 1964, 1968 and 1969. Do they have any collectors value and/or are they safe to drink?
Sadly, many other bottles from "Christmas Presents Past" dated 1965, 1966, and 1967 have had the seal break for unknown reasons, but the bottles were just stored in a closet during the years since the gifting of them. Are they safe to drink?
Thanks for any input.
Steve
I have an unopened bottle of Seagram's V.O. from 1857, any one know how much it is worth?
Hi, along with others I have an unopened Decanter of Seagrams VO stamped 1977 and am wondering if there is any value? Thanks
hi i have a bottle of canadian club in a round metal container,it has a screw on cap and it says 40 oz on the bottle it is not opened and the label over the cap has a date of 1952 do you know what it is worth or where i can find out thanks
I have an Unopened bottle of VO with the purple silk cover dated 1951. I have no intention of breaking the seal but I am curious as to wether it would be safe to drink just in case I get the urge.
I have a unopened bottle (the seal with the 1965 stamp is still in great condition and also has the u.s internal revenue seal with numbers in great condition) of 1965 seagram's crown royal 1 pint with velvet bag with the seagram's mark. Any thoughts on the value and quality?
would an unopened quart of seagrams vo 1941 be of any worth and what would the quality and alcohol content be???
Hi, I am looking for a bottle of 1968 Seagram's Crown Royal. Does anyone know where I can buy one? I do not have alot of money to buy one at auction. I desparately need an unopened 1968 bottle though... you see when I was a teenager my friends and I drank my Dad's, come to find out he was saving it to drink on my wedding day. (Iwas born in 1968). My wedding is 9/14/08 and I desparately need help to find one before then.
I have a bottle of 1968 Crown Royal. It's still sealed and has all labels and original box, any idea how much it's worth?
Can I order seagrams V.O. 75oml in the plastic bottle online? and have it shipped to my residense?
i have an un opened 750ML bottle of seagrams vo from 1971-sealed, the bottle says its aged 6 years. how much is it worth?
i have a bottle of seagram's v.o. canadian whisky that is 86.8 proof. stamp say its from 1936 and it open. the number on the bottle is a6124600. how much is it worth?
I have a bottle of Harwood's Blended Canadian Whisky, unopened, dated 1945. Attached is a glass stopper. How much would this be worth? It was found in a closet.
Have a few bottles of seagrams whiskey oldest dating to 1961, is it ok to drink it ? how much is it worth if anything ? Thanks
Hi. I have a sealed 25 oz. bottle of seagrams rare old Crown Royal in the blue bag&box.Is it Still good?I think it's atleast 40 years old
Thank You Cal
Hi I have a bottle of seagram's VO canadian whisky of 1966 do you know how much is worh?
try typing in your search engine "does whiskey go bad in unopened bottle" whisk(e)y does not age anymore after it is taken from the wood cask keg. its mostly only worth what you can buy it for at the store. some collectors may pay you more for special run or year batchs.
I am looking to sell my Seagrams VO Wildlife mirrors 2nd edition complete set of 4 in very good condition - how much should I get for these?
I have a bottle of seagrams V.O. 1985 and several other canadian whiskys unopened. Are they worth anything more than off the shelf. 724 351 0716
I was wondering if there was a value to an unopened 1954 bottle of Seagram's VO and if it is drinkable.
I have a bottle of Seagrams V.O. unopened the stamp says 1981 do you know the value of this bottle?
I have a 1954 unopened bottle of Crown Royal. Is this safe to drink and does it have any value?
I have a unopened one litre bottle of Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky
from 1979. Does it have any value
and is it still good to drink?
I have a 1955 bottle of unopened Seagrams V.O. Canadian Whisky.Do you know what its value is ?
I have an unopened 1941 Seagrams V.O. Canadian Whiskey bottle (4/5 Quart) - tax #36-0561560. Can anyone please tell me what this is worth? Thanks so much!
I recently found an unopened bottle of 1939 Seagram's VO. It is in a decorated wooded case with two shot glasses. I really don't know what to do with it. Any ideas as to who would be interested?
I have a 40 year old, unopened bottle of Seagram's Crown Royal. To drink or to sell...that is the question.
I have an unopened, with the seal and bag, 750 ml 80 proof crown royal dated 1977 bar code and top label still readable.....would you be able to give me some idea as to the value of this?
Thanks
I have a bottle of seagrams v.o.canadian whisky imported from canada never opened 1969. six years old at that time.can you please tell me the value of this 4/5 quart bottle.thank you very much.
I have an unopened 1 gallon of Seagrams VO. Seals not broken. Date is 1974. What could I sell it for?
Would like an estimate for a 1968 one gallon pre-wrapped bottle of Seagram's 7. It is still wrapped with a big bow and is in the original cardboard box. Serial No. W171256 filled Oct. 21, 1968.
i was wondering how much would a btl of seagrams vo 1981 would be worth im hoping not a lot, i opened it before i realized how old it is
I am looking for an unopened, sealed 1977 750ml bottle of Crown Royal for a present. Please email me at peter_harasti@hotmail.com
seagrams no. 5 bottle, I have only seen seagrams no. 7 . This bottle says ,seagrams no. 5 , square bottle, metal cap.
Thanks
I was wondering how much a unopen blt of seagrams#83 1961 is worth. simonherrera@comcast.net
have an unopened bottle of seagrams vo from 1976, is this worth anything ?
i have a bottle of seagrams vo from 1971-sealed. how much is it worth?
i have an unopened bottle of crown royal from 1985 with a canadian tax seal # b37525989 can anyone tell me if this has any value? im not a big drinker and would really like to see this go to someone who can enjoy. i await a reply. thank you
I have a bottley of Seagram's V.O. Canadian whisky which is 6 years old bought in 1932. Is this of any value to me or shall I have it as my toast to celebrate 2009
i have a bottle of segrams that is stamped and still sealed how much could it b worth?
I have an unopened 4/5 quart bottle of Seagrom's V.O. Canadian Whisky that states on the label that it is 6 years old. It has a thin red/white paper seal across the top with the year 1966 and the number H4055998, and another paper seal with the number I-549. The bottle has a thin blue/yellow label with the numbers 88559562 and another thin blue/yellow label with the numbers 88463434. There is a gold ribbon with dark blue edging around the neck of the bottle with the ends sealed under the label and a thin sticker that says "Canadian" on it holding the ribbon in place above the label. I don't know if there is any meaning to these words but at the top of the label to the left of the emblem are the words "By Appointment to His Exccellency The Late Earl of Athlowe" and the other side of the emblem says "Former Governor General of Canada". Can you tell me what the value might be? Thanks a bunch! :-)
I have a bottle of 1964 Seagrams VO that has not been opened. Anyone know how much is may be worth?
My grandmother recently passed away and amoung her things I found a cut glass Seagrams 1776 Decanter with "Designed by Tiffany & Co.engraved on the bottom of the Decanter. It does not have any whiskey in it. Can you tell me what the value if any might be.
I have 3 bottles of Seagram's VO un opened from years 1975, 77, & 79. also I have an unopened bottle of Crown Royal from 1966...any value? Much appreciated.
I have a 1957 100 year anniversary sealed unopen bottle of Seagrams VO. Any idea how much it is worth?
I have an unopened 1974 bottle of segrams vo canadian whisky with a paper seal and a ribbon. It is unopened and would like to know if it is worth anything. Thanks.
I have an unopened 1970 and 1974 Seagram's V.O. candaian whiskey. How much are they worth?
I have a fifth of Seagram's V.O. six year old whisky. Excise stamp in tact and unopened, # C7734562 year 1970. Do you have a value for this bottle?
Thank you for your time.
PJ
Unlike wine and other spirits, whiskey does not age once bottled. The only real interesting thing would be to compare older bottlings with more recent ones. As far as worth, it's probably more nostalgic than monetary.
I have a bottle of Seagrams VO, with the seal unbroken 1954, and numbers stamped on the sealit (G1782593) would like to know its worth if anything.
I recieved a bottle of Seagrams VO unopened seal # g1461192 1977 six years aged in original box
I have a 1968 bottle of Seagram's VO Canadian Whiskey w/ no box. How much is this worth? Cause I may want to drink it.
I have a one gallon unsealed full bottle of seagrams seven crown with two pumps to get the liquor out. Do you know how much this is worth.
I have a bottle of 1985 Seagram VO Canadian Whisky A77075547. This thing worth anything or is it drinkable?
i have a unopened bottle of seagrams vo canadian whiskey from 1945. my father-in-law bought it at the conclusion of world war II. what would the value be of this bottle?
thank you
I have a bottle of Crown Royal dated 1977. Can you give me a value?
Any liquor once bottled has stopped the aging process. (Different for wine) So, if a bottle of whiskey is 2 years or 30 years old, it will taste the same. (assuming the production hasn't changed) The aging of whiskey or any distilled spirit is sole up to the amount of time spend in the barrel. Different laws, classifications ect dictate how long, what char and the age of the barrel. There are two reasons a liquor that is barrel aged an extended time increases in price. 1. the amount of investment to store the barrel for years on end with no return. 2. When a spirit is barrel aged, there is a significant amount of liquid that evaporates through the staves of the barrel. This is called the "angles share." Thus reducing the amount of liquor left to sell.
A significantly old bottle could bring money on the antique market but that is for a different person to answer.