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Antiques Roadshow guest’s eyes bulge as she learns truth behind family freebie left in attic for 15 years
A GUEST on Antiques Roadshow was left floored after she realised the truth behind three bottles left collecting dust in her attic for 15 years.
As she joined the team to gain insight into her hidden gem, viewers saw three bottles of whiskey.
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The guest explained that the bottles had been in her possession since the 1950s when her grandad brought them home.
She explained that a pub was closing down and the landlord asked her grandfather if he wanted the bottles of Johnnie Walker whiskey.
Although the bottles come with a hefty price tag, their value was slightly diminished by being put away in the attic which was branded "not great" as there was some evaporation in the bottles.
It was explained that the bottles of whiskey are now sold globally as part of the multi-million pound empire - and the old bottles certainly caught interest.
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The booze dated back from 1907 to the 1930s - making them incredibly rare bottles.
As the host priced them up, he explained that the bottle created in the '30s would be worth around £1,000.
She started giggling as he then explained that the bottles in the back would likely go for £7,000.
The guest showed her amazement, which was only heightened when the expert told her that he meant £7,000 per bottle.
It meant that the entire collection could bring her in a whopping £15,000.
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Even the onlookers were left open-mouthed as she said: "Oh wow. That's unbelievable isn't it? And they've been up in the loft in a box."
Fans joined in on sharing their utter shock online as one person wrote: "Seven thousand pounds a bottle," while another exclaimed: "That's £200 a shot!"
Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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