Among the spirits my grandfather left behind, these four bottles caught my attention. Are they interesting or rare?
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Also: Brisette (?) drive.google.com/open?id=0B0em4q8Q_8iEVzR0clcyb0YtU2c Starka drive.google.com/open?id=0B0em4q8Q_8iEUl9vLUFaSnJYQlE– Erick VerranCommented Sep 22, 2017 at 1:12
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1It's not BRisette, but ANisette. Marie Brizard is a french company, and you can find some of their older products on this page. Unfortunately, can't find in english, NAA but just a comment, that someone can use if needed.– OldPadawanCommented Sep 22, 2017 at 14:57
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Starka has most probably been released by Likwowin, a polish company. Again, nothing in English, sorry...– OldPadawanCommented Sep 24, 2017 at 14:47
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Can I determine if they're worth selling?– Erick VerranCommented Sep 24, 2017 at 14:51
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1Strega is still sold in Italy– AlchimistaCommented Oct 7, 2017 at 16:22
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Starka does not age in bottles, and has no vintage, so I don't think it can be of any interest.
Tokay ages very well, and 70 years old one might be interesting. On the other hand, I have a serious reservations regarding Richon leZion wine-masters of 1947. I would expect something along the lines of Carmel wines, but less refined. It definitely has a great historic value, because it was produced prior to Israel statehood. Ask your Jewish friends.
I have no say on other exhibits.
I recognize Strega. It is a digestif from Benevento, Italy. Flavor can become unstable over time. Used in some modern cocktails as well. I don't have my books in front of me, but it is normally more yellow, from saffron. An herbal liqueur. There's recipes using it in the PDT book and sometimes in Imbibe magazine.