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Okay, I admit it. I’m a collector. I don’t drink bourbon or rye, but I have what many might consider a fair collection. Unfortunately, I have none of the old collectables (ok, maybe a few) but I have made a concerted effort to collect all of the current collectables (Van Winkles, BTAC, etc.) over the past 3 to 4 years. To be honest, I can’t remember the last time I had a drink of bourbon or rye (scotch is another story), yet I feel compelled to collect all of the whiskeys that all so eagerly seek. Why do I collect do you ask? It’s simple, because I know it’s a limited commodity and because I can. I collect because I may want a taste of something that is no longer available (or will no longer be available in the future) and I don’t want to pay a bigger premium in the future or rely on another’s generosity. That said, no bottle I own is sacrosanct and is available to any guest, but I would never sell a bottle that I own. I may be willing to trade in the future, but until the right time comes along, I am collecting – or is that hoarding. Any other collectors out there?

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Im sure that most of us are collectors, I know I certanly am!

The thing with some of us is we cant help but crack some bottles.

I have been a JD and WT collector for a fair while with about 250 bottles (most full) in the collection. This makes its quite hard to purchase drinkers, but I have about 12 bottles that are open from a variety of distillers.

I love collecting but I love the whiskey just as much, and Ive realised that all whiskey is made for the enjoyment of the cosumer. Some of us enjoy the collecting side, but most enjoy the taste, and the good times that tend to go along with them. JMO

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I started off just wanting a full bar. Then I started researching what was "the best." When I hit bourbon it was like an entire universe had opened up. It started with my one and only Pappy (15yr from 2008). Since then I wanted to taste the best of the best. Then I realized that I lacked the connections to really buy a lot of these bottles so I started hoarding all I could. I knew the collectors were out there because the best were always gone but none of the people I hung around had even heard of them. Most everyone I know is scared to pay more than $25 for any one bottle of anything, so would never buy GTS or ORVW if they saw it.

Then I started trying to buy two bottles at a time. One to drink and one to keep. The only exception was JPS18 and WLW where I have two spare bottles.

I may or may not continue collecting. It's getting harder and harder as it is catching on. I have a small location that can get some hard-to-get bottles but he can't get much. For the spring release this year he only got Lot B, and that's it.

I have to come to the realization that the collectors who had long established contacts may have finally won the race. I think they see the trend catching on and are now more fervent than ever to buy as much as they can. Here in Texas it's hard enough to break into the circle. Even after 4 years now I am a diamond in the rough to the small time and a blip on the radar to the big names.

Regardless...my appreciation of the well crafted spirit will remain and I am thankful for the experiences I have had and the bottles I have acquired.

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I think that once I passed the 100 bottle mark I started thinking I was collecting. Most bottles that I have I do intend to drink at some point, but I seem to buy 4 for every one I drink. Maybe I need more friends.

I think I realized I had a collecting problem when I went out and got a 2011 Saz 18, when I had one and a half bottles of the 2010. I knew it was vatted, and the same stuff but I needed to get the 2011 release, and I cant wait for the 2012. Or maybe it was when I bought the 2011 handy and have never opened the 2010 to know if I even like it. When did you realize that you have a collecting problem?

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I don’t drink bourbon or rye, but I have what many might consider a fair collection.
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If you don't drink it, it's not a fair collection.

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I have only collected anything that I had a personal interest in. I do have a "bourbon collection" of bottles that may not get opened anytime soon, but I also have a bunker and a cabinet full of opens. The bunker is a lot bigger than the collecton and is for drinking. I have the collection and the bunker because I have a sincere interest in the product, the process, the history, the people, the consumption, and the overall experience and satisfaction. I can't understand why someone would bother otherwise

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I might be wrong, but I think this is a fair collection (not great but fair) whether I drink it or not:

1792 Ridgemont Reserve, 46.85%

Angel’s Envy, 43.3%

Baker’s 7 year old, 53.5%

Basil Hayden’s 8 year old, 40%

Blanton’s, 46.5%

Booker’s, 63.45%

Breckenridge, 43%

Buffalo Trace, 45%

Bulleit, 45%

Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel, 50%

Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving, 50%

Eagle Rare 10 year old, 45%

Eagle Rare Fall 2007, 45%

Eagle Rare Fall 2008, 45%

Eagle Rare Fall 2010, 45%

Eagle Rare Fall 2011, 45%

Elijah Craig 12 year old, 47%

Elijah Craig 18 year old, 45%

Elmer T. Lee, 45%

Evan Williams Single Barrel 1998 Vintage, 43.3%

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage, 43.3%

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2001 Vintage, 43.3%

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2002 Vintage, 43.3%

Ezra B Single Barrel 12 year old, 49.5%

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2009, 57.8%

Four Roses Single Barrel Limited Edition 2011, 54.5%

Four Roses Single Barrel, 50%

George T. Stagg, 70.7% (2009)

George T. Stagg, 71.5% (2010)

George T. Stagg 71.3% (2011)

Jefferson Presidental Select 17 year old Bach No. 2, 47%

Jefferson Presidental Select 17 year old Bach No. 4, 47%

Knob Creek, 50%

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, 60%

Maker’s Mark, 45%

Maker’s 46, 47%

Michter’s Signle Barrel 10 Year Old, 47.2%

Noah’s Mill, 57.15%

Old Charter 10 year old, 43%

Old Charter Proprietor’s Reserve, 45%

Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon 2003 (Spring 1990), 46.5%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2004, 47%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2006, 48%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2007, 47%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2008, 47%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2010, 47.5%

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2011, 49%

Old Grand Dad 114 Barrel Proof, 57%

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bottled in Bond, 50%

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year old, 45%

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year old, 53.5%

Old Weller Antique, 53.5% (2)

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 year old, 45.2%

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 year old, 53.5%

Rock Hill Farms,50%

Rowan’s Creek, 50.05%

Russell’s Reserve, 10 year old, 45%

Sam Houston, 42.8%

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B, 12 year old, 45.2%

Vintage Bourbon 17 year old, 47%

W. L. Weller 12 year old, 45%

Wild Turkey, 50.5%

Wild Turkey American Spirit, 50%

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, 50.5%

Wild Turkey Russell’s Reserve 10 year old, 50.5%

Willet, 47%

William Larue Weller, 63.3% (2010)

William Larue Weller, 66.75 (2011)

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select, 45.2%

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 1838 Sweet Mask, 43.2%

(ri)1, 46%

Bulleit, 45%

High West Double Rye!, 46%

High West Rendezvous Rye, 46%

Jefferson’s 10 year old, 47%

Michter’s Signle Barrel 10 year old, 46.4%

Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof Bottled in Bond, 50%

Rittenhouse Very Rare 21 year old, 50%

Redemption, 46%

Russell’s Reserve 6 years old, 45%

Sazerac, 45%

Sarerac 18 Year Old Fall 2007, 45%

Sazerac 18 year old Fall 2008, 45%

Sazerac 18 year old Fall 2009, 45%

Sazerac 18 year old Fall 2010, 45%

Sazerac 18 year old Fall 2011, 45%

Thomas H. Handy, 63.75% (2008)

Thomas H. Handy, 63.45% (2010)

Thomas H. Handy, 64.3% (2011)

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 year old, 47.8%

WhistlePig, 50%

Wild Turkey, 50.5%

Willet 4 year old, 55%

Willet 5 year old, 55%

Palm Ridge Reserve Batch 14, 45%

Stranahans, 47%

Jack Daniel’s Gentelman Jack, 40%

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, 47%

George Dickel Barrel Select, 43%

Bernheim, 45%

Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1, 62.5%

Buffalo Trace White Dog Rye Mash, 62.5%

Buffalo Trace White Dog Wheated Mash, 57%

High West Silver Whiskey Western Oat, 40%

Low Gap Whiskey, 42.3%

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I too have a sincere interest in the product, the process, the history, the people, and the overall experience and satisfaction. I just choose not to consume at this time. I fully plan on opening and experiencing even bottle before my demise, but if I don't have them now, I know that I can't taste them later.

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I'm a collector, but most of the bottles are open. I can't wait to try them to see if it's a well priced gem that I need to bunker. I'm a bit different than most of you because my collection is tequila. I've never posted it anywhere before. I only post it now because of all of the questions that I've gotten from you good folks regarding tequila in the Non-Whiskey Forum and in chat last night. Here it is:

1921 Blanco

1921 Reposado

30-30 Blanco

30-30 Reposado

3 Amigos Blanco

3 Amigos Reposado

4 Copas Blanco

4 Copas Reposado

4 Copas Anejo

5150 Anejo

Adan y Eva Reposado

Agave Underground Anejo

Aha Toro Reposado

Aha Toro Anejo

Alma Reposado

Alquimia Reposado

Alquimia Extra Anejo

Amate Reposado

Amate Anejo

Ambhar Anejo

Ancestra SB

Anejo Ancestra Suave Reposado

Antiguo Blanco

Arette Reposado

Atrenom Reposado

Asom Broso Blanco

Asom Broso Extra Anejo

Avion Blanco

Avion Reposado

Avion Anejo

Azunia Blanco

Azunia Reposado

Azunia Anejo

Bandolon Anejo

Bracero Anejo

Buen Amigo Reposado

Cabo Wabo Blanco

Cabo Wabo Reposado

Cabo Wabo Anejo

Camarena Blanco

Camarena (1.75) Reposado

Campo Azul Reposado

Casa Noble Blanco

Casa Noble Reposado

Casa Noble Anejo

Casta Pasion Anejo

Cava de Morales Blanco

Cava de Oro Blanco

Cavalino Reposado

Cazadores Reposado

Cazadores Anejo

Centinela Anejo

Centinela Reposado

Certeza Reposado

Cesar Monterrey Anejo

Chamucos Reposado

Chaya Blanco

Chinaco Blanco

Chinaco Reposado

Chinaco Anejo

Clase Azul Blanco

Clase Azul Reposado

Corazon Blanco

Corazon Reposado

Corralejo Blanco

Corralejo Reposado

Corralejo Anejo

Corrido Blanco

Corrido Reposado

Corrido Anejo

Corrido Extra Anejo

Corzo Blanco

Corzo Reposado

Crotalo Reposado

Crotalo Anejo

Crotalo Extra Anejo

D Los Altos Reposado

D Los Altos Anejo

Don Abraham Anejo

Don Agustin Blanco

Don Alvaro Blanco

Don Alvaro Anejo

Don Camilo (1.75) Anejo

Don Celso Reposado

Don Cosme Reposado

Don Cosme Anejo

Don Eduardo Blanco

Don Fernando Reposado

Don Julio Anejo

Don Julio Reposado

Don Julio Blanco

Don Julio 1942 Extra Anejo

Don Julio 70th Anejo

Don Nacho Reposado

Don Pilar Anejo

Don Ramon Anejo

Dos Lunas Blanco

Dos Lunas Reposado

Dos Lunas Anejo

Dos Manos Anejo

El Agave Atresenal Anejo

El Amo Reposado

El Caballo Estrella Anejo

El Charro Blanco

El Charro Reposado

El Charro Anejo

El Destilador Blanco

El Destilador Reposado

El Fogonero Anejo

El Jimador Reposado

El Jimador Anejo

El Mayor Reposado

El Mayor Anejo

El Tesoro Blanco

El Tesoro Anejo

El Reformador Blanco

El Reformador Reposado

El Reformador Anejo

El Viejo Luis Blanco

El Viejo Luis Reposado

Espolon Blanco

Espolon Reposado

Fina Estampa Blanco

Fina Estampa Reposado

Fina Estampa Anejo

Fortaleza Blanco

Fortaleza Reposado

Fortaleza Anejo

Gran Centenario Reposado

Gran Centenario Anejo

Grand Mayan Extra Anejo

Grillos Reposado

Hacienda Sotol Reposado

Hacienda Sotol Anejo

Herencia Mexicana Blanco

Herradura Blanco

Herradura Reposado

Honorable Reposado

Hussongs Reposado

JLP President's Blanco

JLP President's Reposado

JLP President's Anejo

Jose Curevo Reserva Extra Anejo

Jose Curevo Reserva Blanco

KAH Blanco

KAH Reposado

KAH Anejo

Karma Blanco

Kirkland Blanco

Kirkland Anejo

Ley .925 Anejo

Ley .925 Extra Anejo

Los Azulejos Reposado

Maestro Dobel Reposado

Magave Anejo

Marquez de Valencia Reposado

Milagro Blanco

Milagro Reposado

Milagro Anejo

Milagro Select Barrel Reposado

Mi Tierra Reposado

Mi Tierra Anejo

Muchote Reposado

Ocho Blanco

Ocho Anejo

Olvidio Reposado

Orgullo Anejo

Oro Azul Reposado

Paqui Blanco

Paqui Reposado

Partida Anejo

Patron Blanco

Patron Reposado

Patron Anejo

Patron Platino

Peligroso Anejo

Penacho Azteca Blanco

Penacho Azteca Reposado

Penacho Azteca Anejo

Penacho Azteca Extra Anejo

Penca Azul Anejo

Porfidio Blanco

Porfidio Anejo

Puerto Vallarta Anejo

Pueblo Viejo Reposado

Pura Sangre Reposado

Pura Vida Blanco

Pura Vida Reposado

Pura Vida Anejo

Puro Verde Reposado

Regional Anejo

Republic Blanco

Republic Anejo

Reserva de Mexico Reposado

Reserva de Mexico Anejo

Reserva del Senor Reposado

Revolucion Blanco

Riazul Anejo

Sauza Tres Gen. Anejo

Seis Hermanas Blanco

Seis Hermanas Anejo

Siembra Azul Reposado

Siete Leguas Blanco

Siete Leguas Reposado

Siete Leguas Anejo

Sol de Mexico Anejo

T1 Estelar Anejo

Tenampa Azul Blanco

Tenampa Azul Reposado

Tenoch Reposado

Tequileno Reposado

Tequileno Anejo

Tezon Reposado

Tierras Blanco

Tierras Anejo

Tonala Anejo

Tonala 4 yr Extra Anejo

Toro de Lidia Blanco

Toro de Lidia Reposado

Toro de Lidia Anejo

Toro de Lidia Extra Anejo

Trago Blanco

Trago Reposado

Trago Anejo

Tres Agaves Blanco

Tres Agaves Anejo

Tres Mujeres Reposado

Ultimo (1.75) Reposado

Ultimo Anejo

Viva Mexico Blanco

Viva Mexico Reposado

Viva Mexico Anejo

Volcan De Mi Tierra Anejo

VooDoo Tiki Reposado

Z - Pepe Zevada Anejo

There's probably 15-20 empty bottles not listed. Plenty of crap that I drank when I didn't know the good stuff was out there.

It's fun to collect because of the hunt. It's more fun to share with friends the stuff that you can introduce them to. If you have questions about anything on this list, ask away (probably in PM or Tequila Forum...I don't want to totally hijack a thread).

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Great to see another collector - I started collecting tequila also, but it got very expensive, very quickly as I am somewhat of a completist and had to have the blanco, reposed and anejo of each variation. I have collected some and continue to collect a few, but these are not on my hit list.

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I'm a hoarder

I simply purchase faster than I can drink. Soon prices will be so high for everything and I will be happy with my cupboard

If you want Port Ellen, Caperdonich, SW-juice 5 and 10 years from now its a good investment to buy now, thats what I make myself believe

Steffen

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I suppose if I had the income to collect, I might. I had around 70 bottles of scotch and bourbon at one time, but, I've drank them down to around 15 or so.

I'm more of a "replacer" these days. I drink it, and then replace it. :grin:

Thanks to Max, I now have another spirit that I have to explore and replace as I go. :lol:

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Im sure that most of us are collectors, I know I certanly am!

JMO

I mean this to be in an informative and not argumentative manner but this is not true and there is simply no "most" of us. Some (:grin:) of the most (:lol:) informative, long standing and valued contributors here have little to no bunkers.

As to the original poster...I'm just not gonna go there :skep:.

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I'm a hoarder

I simply purchase faster than I can drink. Soon prices will be so high for everything and I will be happy with my cupboard

If you want Port Ellen, Caperdonich, SW-juice 5 and 10 years from now its a good investment to buy now, thats what I make myself believe

Steffen

That is my thinking, but on more of an everyday level. While I have a single PVW 20 and VWFRR, & 2 JPS 18s, my real hoarding consists of WSR7s, WTR101s, and W12s. It would be nice to have a bourbon budget that would allow more bunkering of occasion bottles, but the reality is that long term, I place as much or more importance on having a supply of quality everyday pours. It is sad for bourbon lovers as the classics die off -ie. SW- , but every bit as sad as reasonably priced standards go away. How much longer can we expect the see whiskey such as AAA for $17.99? Under $20 solid pours with age statements seem to be a dying breed.

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Since other people are sharing their list...here's my short list:

Old Weller Antique NAS 2010 -open

Old Weller Antique 7yr 2008

Old Weller Antique 7yr 2008 350ml

W.L. Weller 12yr 2010 - open

W.L. Weller 12yr 2010

Weller Special Reserve mini

William Larue Weller 2010 - open

William Larue Weller 2010 (x2)

William Larue Weller 2011

Maker's Mark 2010 - open

Elijah Craig 12yr 2010 - open

Jim Beam Black 8yr 2011 - open

Old Grand Dad 86 2018 - open

Buffalo Trace 2010 - open

Four Roses Single Barrel 2010 - open

Four Roses Single Barrel 2011

Four Roses Single Barrel LE 2011 - open

Four Roses Single Barrel LE 2011

Four Roses Mariage 2009

Jefferson's Presidential Select 18yr Batch #25 (x2)

Jefferson's Presidential Select 18yr Batch #25 - open

Vintage Bourbon 17 2011 - open

Vintage Bourbon 17 2011

Woodford Reserve Distiller Select 2010 - open

Woodford.Reserve Master Collection Maplewood Finish 2009 - open

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 2012 - open

Willet Family Estate Single Barrel (Spec's pick) 7yr 2012 - open

Wild Turkey 101 2011 - open

Wild Turkey American Spirit 2007

Wild Turkey Rare Breed 2009 - open

Wild Turkey Rye 101 2010

Parker's Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary 2009

Parker's Heritage Collection Cask Strength 2007

Parker's Heritage Collection Cognac Finished 2011

Parker's Heritage Collection Cognac Finished 2011 - open

Old Charter 8 yr 1995

Charter Private Reserve 2007

George T Stagg 2011

George T Stagg 2010 - open

Eagle Rare 17 2011

Eagle Rare 17 2011 - open

Thomas H Handy 2011

Thomas H Handy 2011 - open

Rittenhouse Rye 100 2011 - open

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B 2011 - open

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B 2011

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 2010 - open

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 yr 2008 - open

Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel 2010

Colonel E.H. Taylor Tornado Surviving Wharehouse "C" 2011

Rebel Yell Reserve 2010 - open

Evan Willams Single Barrel Vintage 2000 - open

Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 2010 - open

Buffalo Trace White Dog Wheated Mash Bill 2012

Knob Creek Single Barrel 2011 - open

George Dickel No 12 1.75l 2010 - open

Georve Dickel Barrel Select 2006 - open

This doesnt include JD stuff, Scotch, Irish, or Canadian whiskey. It also doesnt include my Rum collection or the Tequlias or Vodkas.

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I have purchased quite a bit over the past few years, but mostly to clean out desirable to me dusties or things I've never tried or want to. I'm transitioning to the phase where I stock up on what I want to, no matter if it's collectable or not. I also pass up items others salivate over as I don't enjoy them.

I would not call myself a collector, as I'd love to get down to 5-8 opens with just a few bunkered items that are not produced any more (think 4R special editions, but one day they will be opened).

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I love seeing the lists of bourbons. Being fairly new to bourbon, it tells me some things out there that I need to check out. "Show us your stash" threads are always fun. Sure, it's showing off a bit, but I think we all like to look and drool a bit.

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I'm a collector in a way, but not in the manner that you're describing. I know I'm a lousy collector. I already got burnt with baseball cards, comic books, and Beany Babies (kidding).

With regard to hoarding, it's not for me. I feel like if an apocalyptic whiskey craze is about to make it hard to find certain prized bottles then I don't want to be the guy slinking in and out of his bunker whispering "My Preciousssss..." There will always be pretty good juice available. For me that might be Weller 12, Macallan 12, and Baby Saz.

The draw in this hobby in my case is that there are tastes I want to experience, not that a certain bottle is in my possession. Every bottle I buy gets opened and drank. If a whiskey is hard to find, I'm only interested in tasting the contents, and if it's delicious, then I'll worry about trying to procure more. However, if an elusive bottle turns out to be rubbish, I have no more interest in "collecting" it than I do hoarding mucus samples. If I have to drive way out of my way or pay a ridiculous amount of money, I'm probably going to pass as well.

Take that last bit with a grain of salt, as I made an hour round trip drive and paid over $100 to buy an elusive 27yo bourbon just earlier this week.

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Okay, I admit it. I’m a collector. I don’t drink bourbon or rye

OK, since no one has said it, I will. I think you are a little weird. It's your choice, but most of us here have a passion about whiskey and enjoy drinking it. There are tons of current things you could collect; I would think it would be more enjoyable to collect something you love.

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OK, since no one has said it, I will. I think you are a little weird. It's your choice, but most of us here have a passion about whiskey and enjoy drinking it. There are tons of current things you could collect; I would think it would be more enjoyable to collect something you love.

I stand corrected. On this there is a "most" of us!

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OK, since no one has said it, I will. I think you are a little weird. It's your choice, but most of us here have a passion about whiskey and enjoy drinking it. There are tons of current things you could collect; I would think it would be more enjoyable to collect something you love.
God I love this guy...aren't you the same one who single handedly shut down bourbon sales on Ebay? I have to agree though...it is a little weird IMO!:skep:
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I know many people that would agree with you that I am weird and I won’t deny it. However I do have an appreciation for all spirits and I drink at least my fair share of them. I find that I move from one spirit the next even though it may take a year or so to make the switch. I’m currently on vodka and have gone through scotch and rums. I’m sure I’ll get to the bourbons and ryes down the road. I participate here because I enjoy reading about the other member’s experiences and opinions with bourbon and rye – vicarious thrills if you will. I enjoy reading about the history of the distilleries and the past, present and future offerings. I’ve read enough to make me believe that these are the glory days for bourbons and ryes and I’m late to the party. Age statements are disappearing, limited production bottles fly of the shelf, older releases are disappearing, and the prices are increasing. If I want to taste any of these older aged whiskies, then I need to get them while the getting is good - I have no desire to pay $150 for a PVW 15 year old (if I can find it) when I can buy one now for $65. Maybe I should have said I have a whiskey bank that I’m saving for a rainy day.

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OK, since no one has said it, I will. I think you are a little weird. It's your choice, but most of us here have a passion about whiskey and enjoy drinking it. There are tons of current things you could collect; I would think it would be more enjoyable to collect something you love.

Nothing weird about that. I collect IUDs. Sure, they have no practical use for me, but I find them facinating. And if any guest needs to use one, my cabinet is always open.

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I might be wrong, but I think this is a fair collection (not great but fair) whether I drink it or not:

1792 Ridgemont Reserve, 46.85%

Angel’s Envy, 43.3%

Baker’s 7 year old, 53.5%

Basil Hayden’s 8 year old, 40%

Blanton’s, 46.5%

Booker’s, 63.45%

Buffalo Trace, 45%

Bulleit, 45%

Eagle Rare 10 year old, 45%

Elijah Craig 12 year old, 47%

Elijah Craig 18 year old, 45%

Elmer T. Lee, 45%

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2002 Vintage, 43.3%

Ezra B Single Barrel 12 year old, 49.5%

Four Roses Single Barrel, 50%

Knob Creek, 50%

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, 60%

Maker’s Mark, 45%

Maker’s 46, 47%

Michter’s Signle Barrel 10 Year Old, 47.2%

Old Charter 10 year old, 43%

Old Charter Proprietor’s Reserve, 45%

Old Grand Dad 114 Barrel Proof, 57%

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bottled in Bond, 50%

Rock Hill Farms,50%

Rowan’s Creek, 50.05%

Russell’s Reserve, 10 year old, 45%

Sam Houston, 42.8%

W. L. Weller 12 year old, 45%

Wild Turkey, 50.5%

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, 50.5%

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select, 45.2%

Jefferson’s 10 year old, 47%

Michter’s Signle Barrel 10 year old, 46.4%

Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof Bottled in Bond, 50%

Redemption, 46%

Russell’s Reserve 6 years old, 45%

Sazerac, 45%

WhistlePig, 50%

Wild Turkey, 50.5%

Willet 4 year old, 55%

Willet 5 year old, 55%

Stranahans, 47%

Jack Daniel’s Gentelman Jack, 40%

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, 47%

George Dickel Barrel Select, 43%

Bernheim, 45%

You have some nice bottles in your collection. That said... Why do you collect the one's mentioned above? If you were a drinker of bourbon, then I could see having them in your collection. It seems odd that you would "collect" bourbons that are easily available at any liquor store. Now drinking them is entirely different, and I have many of the same in my DRINKING collection. Cheers... :grin:

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