Empty Bourbon Bottle Collection (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B, Weller 12 Year, E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Blanton's, Angel's Envy, Elijah Craig, Henry McKenna 10, Bardstown Bourbon Co, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked)
Buffalo Trace Distillery / Sazerac (Van Winkle, Weller, E.H. Taylor, Blanton's), Heaven Hill (Elijah Craig, Henry McKenna), Louisville Distillate (Angel's Envy), Bardstown Bourbon Co, Woodford Reserve · Collectibles & Antiques > Barware & Glassware
Era / Decade
2010s to 2020s
Material
Heavy glass bottles, paper labels, natural cork and plastic caps/stoppers, foil top seals
Condition
Good to Very Good. These are empty used spirits bottles with original labels, caps, stoppers, and tax strips intact. Some lower fill levels remain or are fully empty. Labels show minor handling wear. Note that selling full alcoholic beverages online without a license is illegal on most platforms, so these are appraised strictly as empty collectible packaging/crafting bottles.
Demand Level
Strong (High demand among bourbon enthusiasts, barware collectors, and DIY craft sellers making lamps or soap dispensers).
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$100 - $175 - $250 for the entire lot of empty bottles (or $50-$80 for Van Winkle Lot B bottle alone, $20-$35 for Weller 12, $15-$25 for E.H. Taylor, $10-$20 for Blanton's with horse stopper).
Estimated Retail Value
$300 to $1,200+ MSRP combined when originally purchased full (Secondary/Secondary Market allocation values for the full bottles run much higher).
Comparable Sales
Empty Van Winkle 12 Lot B bottles consistently sell for $50-$80 on eBay; empty Weller 12 bottles sell for $25-$35; empty E.H. Taylor bottles fetch $20-$30; complete lots of high-end empty bourbon bottles frequently fetch $120-$200.
Description
A premium collection of 9 iconic, highly sought-after empty bourbon whisky bottles. Featuring legendary allocated labels such as Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Lot B, W.L. Weller 12 Year, Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond, Blanton's Single Barrel (with iconic horse stopper), Angel's Envy Port Finish, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Origin Series, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Perfect for infinity decanters, home bar display, lamp making, or glass crafting.
Key Features
Includes ultra-rare Pappy/Van Winkle lineage packaging, Weller 12, and E.H. Taylor tubes/bottles; iconic Blanton's collectible cork stopper; heavy, attractive barware aesthetics perfect for upcycling, crafts, or man-cave decor.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic distillery glass embossing, original state/federal tax stamps, raised glass details, genuine distillery paper labels. High confidence.
Flaws to Note
Bottles are empty/unsealed. Minor liquid residue inside. Corks show normal wear from opening. Some label edges may have tiny scuffs.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, Mercari, Etsy (listed specifically as 'EMPTY bottles for display or crafts only').
Selling Tips
Clearly state 'EMPTY BOTTLE ONLY - NO ALCOHOL INCLUDED' in the title and description to prevent listing removal under alcohol policies. Package each bottle carefully in bubble wrap to prevent breakage during transit. Selling as a lot yields a faster sale, but piecing out the Van Winkle Lot B, Weller 12, and E.H. Taylor individually can yield higher total profits.