Collectors: How many "unopened" bottles do you have?

[SippinJim]

To better define it; how many different unopened bottles do you have?

I am now up to 69 with the hopes to top the 70 mark in the next week or two.

I know I will catch the wrath of those who believe that a bottle of bourbon should be opened and enjoyed but I just want to see how large I can get my collection without opening any.

BTW, I always keep two or three bottles around for occasional imbibing.

A.H. Hirsch 16 year old

Bakers

Basil Hayden

Black Maple Hill

Black Maple Hill 21 year old

Black Maple Hill 23 year old

Blanton’s Single Barrel

Bookers

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit

Colorado Whiskey

Corner Creek Reserve

Eagle Rare

Elijah Craig

Elijah Craig 12 year old

Elijah Craig 18 year old single barrel

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel

Evan Williams Black Label

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Ezra Brooks black label

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Small Batch

Four Roses “Yellow Label†80 proof

George T. Stagg

Hancock Reserve Single Barrel

Jefferson’s Reserve

Jim Beam Black 8 year old

Jim Beam Green 5 year old

Jim Beam White label

Kentucky Vintage

Knob Creek

Makers Mark

Mitchter’s Small Batch

Michter’s 10 year old single barrel

Noah’s Mill

Old Bardstown

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 year old

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Forester Signature

Old Grand Dad 100

Old Grand Dad 114

Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand

Old Whiskey River

Pappy Van Winkle 12 year old

Pappy Van Winkle 15 year old

Pappy Van Winkle 20 year old

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 year old

Peter Jake’s Private Keep 10 year old

Pogue Masters Select

Pure Kentucky Bourbon 107

Rebel Yell

Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel

Rowans Creek

Russell’s Reserve

Sam Houston Very Small Batch

Vintage Bourbon 17 year old

Vintage Bourbon 21 year old

Vintage Bourbon 23 year old

Wild Turkey 101

Wild Turkey American Spirit

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Willets Bourbon

Willett Single Barrel Family Reserve 25 year old (88 of 96)

W.L. Weller Centennial

W.L. Weller

W. L. Weller 12 year old

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve 134th Kentucky Derby

[NorCalBoozer]

I counted about a month ago and had 180 unopened bottles. Most of it is stuff that I bunkered because i liked it at the time. Sure glad I did cause it would've cost me a lot more to buy it today.

I think a well stocked bunker is a great idea, especially in these times of rising costs and boubon interest, things arn't going to get cheaper.

[felthove]

I have about 35 open bottles and about 5 unopened. What does that say?

[SippinJim]

I counted about a month ago and had 180 unopened bottles.

180 different unopened bottles? Wow! I have some work to do!

[jburlowski]

Only 27... I feel so inadequate.

I think I need a drink.

Damn, now I only have 26 open bottles. I feel really inadequate. I really think I need a drink.

I can't count how many bottles I have opened.... I'm the man!

I deserve a drink!

Etc, etc, etc....

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Seriously, 180 opened bottles! I wasn't sure there were that many brands / expressions.

[cigarnv]

Too many, or at least my wife thinks so....

[NorCalBoozer]

180 different unopened bottles? Wow! I have some work to do!

whoops, I have 180 total bottles including duplicates. just counting those was a pain the the b*tt so I don't have the inclination to find out how many different bottles i have, probably closer half of that or less as far as being different.

[spun_cookie]

~100 or so... all just waiting to be opened and consumed

[fishnbowljoe]

25 unopened, and 28 opened. Joe

[ACDetroit]

A.H. Hirsch 16 year old (Blue and Gold Wax and Gold foil)

Bakers

Blanton’s Single Barrel

Buffalo Trace

Eagle Rare (SB and 101)

Eagle Rare 17 yr.

Elijah Craig 12 year old

Elijah Craig 18 year old single barrel

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel

Evan Williams Black Label 90 proof

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Ezra B Single barrel (12 and 15 yr old)

Four Roses 40th Anniversary

Four Roses 120th Barrel Proof

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Small Batch

Four Roses “Yellow Label†80 proof (old and new label)

George T. Stagg (05 three releses, 06 and 07)

I.W. Harper 15 (BHC)

Jefferson’s Reserve 15 yr

Jefferson's Small Batch

Jim Beam 200 anniversary

Kentucky Vintage

Knob Creek

Makers Mark VIP (Gold)

Mitchter’s (1978 King Tut Decanter)

Old Charter 12/90

Old Charter PR 13 (BHC)

Old Fitzgerald Very Special 12 year old

Old Fitzgerald Prime 86

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Forester Signature

Old Grand Dad 100

Old Grand Dad 114

Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand

Old Rip Van Winkle 10/107

Old Rip Van Winkle 15/107

Old Taylor 86 and 100

Pappy Van Winkle 12 year old

Pappy Van Winkle 15 year old

Pappy Van Winkle 20 year old

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 year old

Pappy Van Winkle 13 yr Family Reserve Rye

Parker Heritage Collection 122.6

Pogue Masters Select

Pure Kentucky Bourbon 107

Rebel Yell

Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel

Russell’s Reserve 101

Very Old Barton BIB

Vintage Bourbon 17 year old

Wild Turkey 12 yr.

Wild Turkey 8 yr.

Wild Turkey Tribute

Wild Turkey Tradition

Wild Turkey American Spirit

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Wild Turkey Rye 101

Willets Bourbon

W.L. Weller Centennial

W.L. Weller Special Reserve

W. L. Weller 12 year old

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve four grain (2nd release)

That's all I'm typing for tonight. Oh and 40 open on the bar.

AC

[ThomasH]

Out of all the bottles pictured in my stash, 55 are unopened, including including 11 duplicates!

Thomas

[HighTower]

I just counted...there's 229 unopened, though there is lots of multiples.

Scott

[burghguy]

I have 143 unopened and a number of these are duplicates. I have just returned from a visit to Lexington, KY and I am afraid I went a bit overboard as it is impossible to get much of a variety in the PA liquor stores. I am really enjoying the Four Roses small batch and single barrel, and I found some of the BTAC in a small shop in Maryland and could not pass it up. Cheers!

[PhilsFan]

I have 12 bottles total...11 opened...the only one unopened is the ORVW 10/107 I just bought (a duplicate). It's a combination of lack of will power and getting a later start in acquisitions than the rest of you guys...But, I'm working on it.

-Joe

[JamesW]

I have 22 bottles of bourbon unopened and about 12 opened. The 12 is down from a previous high as I have been making an effort to reduce the # of bourbons on the shelf that I don't love. My new focus is to have about 10 of the one's I truly have to have and just bunker them well.

[Attila]

one bottle of Eliajah Craig (12yo) unopened.

5 bottles of bourbon and scotch opened.

[Billie]

Hi Sippin Jim,

In our collection we have only 9 un-opened bottles of bourbon. Of course all the bottles are signed by the master distiller. Any other bottle entering our home is "open game" especialy the small batches or single barrels! billie

[AVB]

211 bottles of Scotch, 94 unopened, 127 opened.

108 Bottles of Rye/Bourbon, 53 unopened. 55 opened

This doesn't count duplicates.

[AVB]

Jeez, don't try to do math in your head when you've had a few fingers.

211 Bottles of Scotch, 84 unopened, 127 opened.

211 bottles of Scotch, 94 unopened, 127 opened.

108 Bottles of Rye/Bourbon, 53 unopened. 55 opened

This doesn't count duplicates.

[CorvallisCracker]

Jeez, don't try to do math in your head when you've had a few fingers.

Heck, I can't do math without my fingers.

[kitzg]

I thought good bourbon was made to be tasted?

Okay, I have some signed bottles (some by deceased distillers) that I can't bear to open.

[CorvallisCracker]

I thought good bourbon was made to be tasted?

It is.

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[fishnbowljoe]

Canadian Whiskey: 2 opened-1 unopened

Rye: 1 opened

Bourbon:28 opened-25 unopened

I'm making a concerted effort to "drain" a few bottles so I can make some room for bunkering. Just sent a bottle of MM to the bin. Only a couple of swallows left, so I combined it with another bottle I forgot I had opened. Except for picking up a new bourbon occasionally, I've pretty much decided to concentrate on bunkering my favorites. Joe

[StraightBoston]

Full size (200 ml or greater): 33 opened; 35 unopened

Miniature (mostly vintage off eBay to compare with newer bottlings): 20 opened; 46 unopened

My wife thinks I'm crazy to have so many bourbon bottles... she doesn't know about you guys!

[lovejones]

I'm a recovering record collector who got caught up with bourbons a few years ago. I only drink bourbon, but not usually at home. I'm building a new house, and can't wait to have all these bourbons for my grand opening. So, for now, I haven't opened my bottles. I want to have a killer collection when I open my bar.

BTEC - Twice Barreled (2 bottles)

BTEC - Zinfandel

BTEC - Chardonnay

BTAC- George Stagg (2006, 2007)

BTAC - William Larue Weller (2006, 2007)

BTAC - Thomas Handy (2006, 2007)

BTAC - SAZERAC (2006, 2007)

Pappy Van Winkle 15 - Signed by Julien and Preston

Pappy Van Winkle 15

Four Roses 120th Anniversary

Four Roses 40th Anniversary of Rutledge

Four Roses Single Barrel - Bourbon Society Bottling

Willett Single Barrel Estate Reserve

Makers Mark Rupps Runts

Woodford Reserve Derby Bottle (130, 131)

Knob Creek - Signed by Fred Noe