Collecting

[T Comp]

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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[jcg9779]

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:

I was thinking the exact same thing, Rod.

[LostBottle]

I am not sure why people are giving onewman a hard time. Although they are collecting bourbon/rye and not drinking it at the moment, they do enjoy other spirits and will make their way to the brown liquor sooner or later. Sure, there are plenty of other things they could collect, but they have simply chosen not to. The person is reading and engaged in these forums which shows there is a genuine interest of some sort there, whether it be the history or the taste. I would tell onewman that if this is what you like collecting, enjoy doing it and do it without regard to what anyone here thinks.

[wadewood]

I am not sure why people are giving onewman a hard time. .... do it without regard to what anyone here thinks.

Well, this is a public discussion forum and he started the thread. The general idea is for us to comment. I called him weird; I knew many that would accept that as a compliment. He commented back and did not some offended.

[Old Lamplighter]

My palate enjoys collecting better than my wife or wallet...have to maintain self-control...but, there are times. Not long ago, my wife said "you're not buying that 'stuff' again are you?". My reply: "Oh no"...which was true at the time and day...lol.

[Bmac]

How does that OGD from the future taste?

It's pretty bad. They use synthetic corn that is silicon based instead of carbon based. The alcohol is also synthesized using the bones of the undead. The yeast is cultivated from the saliva of newborn whales which apparently prompted a whole new level of underwater oceanic extinction.

The guy from the future who traded it to me said that it would take me higher than I had ever been before. When I asked how he got here, he said "nothing dead can go" when he went through the time displacement equipment. This led me to wonder....where was he keeping the bottle? O_O I had to trade my GTS 2011, WLW 2011 and a bottle of VB 17 for it. I got ripped off

[onewman]

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:

There are actually three answers this question so here goes. First, from my experiences with scotch, I do not believe that the whiskey that they make today is the same whisky that they make tomorrow. So I buy these rather commonly found bottles today based largely on the recommendations of this board knowing that it is good juice at this moment in time. Secondly, also from my experiences with scotch, I know that in order to appreciate the entire spectrum of whiskey, that you need the common whiskies in the mix. You need that context to get the most out of your whiskey. And finally, please don't confuse collecting with snobbery. More expensive does not always translate into better so getting what rounds out the collection is more important to me than have only expensive bottles in a collection.

[Gillman]

I like opening bottles as I buy them. I finish them and buy more. I am not sure they really benefit from sitting around, but that's not the main reason. I just prefer to taste them as I go and build up a taste memory. It's partly a function of age, I've bought or tasted almost all the bottles mentioned in the long lists posted in this thread. I don't need to have them in a bunker, I remember what they were like when I tried them.

They're in a neural bunker, so to speak.

This is not to say I don't appreciate when people contribute irreplaceable bottles to our gatherings for joint delectation. Of course I do. They deserve our utmost thanks. But bunkering is just not for me, I don't think I collect anything, maybe books and CDs and even those are dimming in importance given inroads of the digital age.

Gary

[Ejmharris]

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 tend to stay out of the topics that tend to trend negative, but I have to agree with Wade. Not sure I would call you weird as we all have "our things" but it does seem strange that opening them is not in your Near future. Don't get me wrong, I have stuff put away but I do plan on enjoying all of them. You mentioned you do plan to open them at some point, why not now? At least some of them. You do have some nice selections to start with. I don't really understand it, but that is me.

[onewman]

I don't see this thread as trending negative. I know that my predilection of not opening bottles is anathema to some and I was looking for their input as well as the input of those that share my views - good, bad or whatever. As for not opening them now, I'm just not ready. I'll get to them when I get to them. No hurry. I appreciate everyone's input and take no offense to anything said.

[Max Power]

I don't see this thread as trending negative. I know that my predilection of not opening bottles is anathema to some and I was looking for their input as well as the input of those that share my views - good, bad or whatever. As for not opening them now, I'm just not ready. I'll get to them when I get to them. No hurry. I appreciate everyone's input and take no offense to anything said.

People with a varied and nice spirit collection are often the most fun to hang with. Crack a couple open and enjoy with a friend. That's what I do with my silly collection.

[redbear]

It's pretty bad. They use synthetic corn that is silicon based instead of carbon based. The alcohol is also synthesized using the bones of the undead. The yeast is cultivated from the saliva of newborn whales which apparently prompted a whole new level of underwater oceanic extinction.

Probably pairs well with Soylent Green.

[Josh]

I like opening bottles as I buy them. I finish them and buy more. I am not sure they really benefit from sitting around, but that's not the main reason. I just prefer to taste them as I go and build up a taste memory. It's partly a function of age, I've bought or tasted almost all the bottles mentioned in the long lists posted in this thread. I don't need to have them in a bunker, I remember what they were like when I tried them.

They're in a neural bunker, so to speak.

This is not to say I don't appreciate when people contribute irreplaceable bottles to our gatherings for joint delectation. Of course I do. They deserve our utmost thanks. But bunkering is just not for me, I don't think I collect anything, maybe books and CDs and even those are dimming in importance given inroads of the digital age.

Gary

Well said, Gary. And ditto.

[ILLfarmboy]

Sounds like an episode of hoarders. Especially the part about buying commonly available bottles that don't get drank er... drunk

[onewman]

Collecting, hoarding, call it what you will. I look forward tot he day that I can't walk through my house for all of the full bottles about. That said, I can't understand how anyone is hung up on the collection of currently common bottles. How many of us wish that we had purchased many of the common bottles of SW back in the 80's or 90's. How many of us are beating the streets right now for the Wild Turkey 101 Rye that was common just 2 months ago. Again, I buy what I believe is good now to ensure availability in the future. As a side note, I live in Florida and many of the bourbons or ryes that may be common to you are not common to me.

[Bourbon Boiler]

The only bourbon I truely collect are the Buffalo Trace Experimentals. I've bought a second bottle of some releases that I actually wanted to try. That said, I accumulate many whiskies.

[Lazer]

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.

[Lazer]

Secondly, also from my experiences with scotch, I know that in order to appreciate the entire spectrum of whiskey, that you need the common whiskies in the mix.

[StraightNoChaser]

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.

+1

I can't imagine having all this lovely bourbon and NOT being compelled to drink it. Why collect consumables you have no intention of consuming? Why not collect Furby's or stamps?

[Max Power]

+1

I can't imagine having all this lovely bourbon and NOT being compelled to drink it. Why collect consumables you have no intention of consuming? Why not collect Furby's or stamps?

Isn't it just assumed that everyone collects Furbys?

[onewman]

Just because I am not compelled to drink it now, don't think that it will not be drunk. Patience is a virtue and all good things come to those that wait. And Max....don't be hatin'.

[ChicagoFlyer]

As a collector I try to keep the ones I really enjoy but try as many different gems as I can find. As such, I love strange and timely finds. I wandered into a small and random liquor store north of Chicago and found 4 bottles of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1990 vintage. I bought one out of pure nostalgia and found it to be quite enjoyable. Now the question is, do I go back to the store and buy the remaining 3? More than happy to share the wealth as well if anyone is interested in the location.

[TradingBoiler]

As a collector I try to keep the ones I really enjoy but try as many different gems as I can find. As such, I love strange and timely finds. I wandered into a small and random liquor store north of Chicago and found 4 bottles of Evan Williams Single Barrel 1990 vintage. I bought one out of pure nostalgia and found it to be quite enjoyable. Now the question is, do I go back to the store and buy the remaining 3? More than happy to share the wealth as well if anyone is interested in the location.

[chefnash51]

Display of my collection, and proud of it

[Phil T]

Display of my collection, and proud of it

Get the f#$k out of here!! That top shelf is just sick