Bourbon collection in same room as DT

[SaracensRugby]

Done. Kept the “high end”, for me, in cabinets on main level. Now I have something to reach for when something goes sideways in the tank. :).

 

[areefer01]

Done. Kept the “high end”, for me, in cabinets on main level. Now I have something to reach for when something goes sideways in the tank. :).

I am not much into bourbon let alone collecting it but I do have a couple bottles of the Spot whiskey you have on the shelf signed by the master distiller. I was on a business trip in Ireland then stayed with some family and friends there who later took me on a road trip. One stop was at the distillery that made the Spot line of whiskey.
Sort of funny story but I got a pretty bad reputation afterword at work because I had asked my co-workers to each bring a bottle home. During one meeting someone asked who was the guy that had everyone bring a bottle of whiskey home, he must be a drunk. Little did they know that there was a time that we couldn't get any of the Spots in the US so it is somewhat rare at the time. I just wanted to have a couple bottles on hand was all, no other reason.

Oh well. I'll be heading over later as I have a bottle of Red Spot that is also signed that I need to pick up. That is another one that wasn't made for a bit but now released to some degree.

 

[BeanAnimal]

Not a big fan of the Taylor or Eagle Rare… but we own enough Weller to fill an Olympic pool. Not an Irish whisky fan either, but do like Red Breast as an exception.

 

[topjimmy]

If you're worried it will spoil, I'll come by and help you get rid of it.

 

[BryanM]

Done. Kept the “high end”, for me, in cabinets on main level. Now I have something to reach for when something goes sideways in the tank. :).

I like your style.

I don;t know how I'd amass a collection that big, I drink way too many manhattans.

 

[braaap]

Some decent stuff on the shelf. But you don’t even have stuff voted best of the best lol. Get some Westland Distillery on those shelves.


I keep all of mine close to my tank. 8 bulb ATI. No noticeable difference in taste or smell. Some of the bottles have been there open for over 2 years and still just as good as day 1.

 

[areefer01]

Not a big fan of the Taylor or Eagle Rare… but we own enough Weller to fill an Olympic pool. Not an Irish whisky fan either, but do like Red Breast as an exception.

How many gallons is that? I was curious and it seems most of the numbers come back at 660,000.

 

[OriginalUserName]

I like your style.

I don;t know how I'd amass a collection that big, I drink way too many manhattans.

I’ve tried collecting bourbon. The dang bottles always wind up empty. SMH.

 

[BeanAnimal]

How many gallons is that? I was curious and it seems most of the numbers come back at 660,000.

Maybe my brother and I are the reason it is so hard to find now :grimacing-face:

 

[SaracensRugby]

I bought a Red Spot when in Ireland this summer, same reason as above. I brought three bottles back, had one in my suitcase and one in each of my kids. . Half the price that it is here in Chicago too. Come to find out, I do prefer the Red Breast Irish whiskies in comparison.
And as for winners, I LOVE barrels products, generally, but drank all of them. :). Barrel Vantage or Seagrass, wow they are good to my palate. Always looking for new ones, so will look out for Westland distillery!

 

[wrgoff]

Bourbon drinker here. Any light source can affect the taste. I have some rather nice spirits, and I keep them in my basement (ie my bar). My DT is in my great room, so I don't have any of that to worry about. I will include a picture of the bar. Since these lights are coming on daily and I am assuming for 8 to 12 hours. I would recommend getting a cabinet for the bourbon. Make it a cabinet where light can NOT get in. Ie no glass doors.

For those who say bourbon is for drinking. I agree.. But it might take me several years to go through one of my higher end ones. Now I am not talking Elijah Craig, Crown, Bullet, or JD.. I am talking about $200 and up bottles. Which I keep in my lower cabinets behind solid wood doors.

 

[SaracensRugby]

Thanks @wrgoff. The door going into my office, when open, actually blocks most of the spillover light to the shelves I put the bourbon on. To your point though, I will look again today though to make 100% sure, I do not want these to be altered over time. If I have to put a light sheet/cover over them, so be it.

 

[kwjones]

I’ve tried collecting bourbon. The dang bottles always wind up empty. SMH.

I blame the corks.

 

[BeanAnimal]

For those who say bourbon is for drinking. I agree.. But it might take me several years to go through one of my higher end ones. Now I am not talking Elijah Craig,

I would note that Elijah Craig 8 and 12 are perfectly drinkable (if not amazing) bourbons for $35-$50, as is Weller in that price range. In fact, I would likely take any Weller over just about anything else these days ;)

The same with most Woodford's and Maker's...

That said, I don't think there is a bottle of Elijah on my shelf that $200 would touch - maybe a few bottles of 18 or 23 in that price range.. I have not checked values in a while.


In any case, I personally prefer Blanton's over almost anything 5x as expensive, with Weller (any of them) a close second.


Price and taste are not tightly coupled -- I have plenty of rather expensive and rare bourbon that I am not overly fond of.

 

[bobnicaragua]

Ya’ll can keep your overpriced syrup. Reefers with a more refined taste drink Scotch!

 

[BeanAnimal]

Ya’ll can keep your overpriced syrup. Reefers with a more refined taste drink Scotch!

I am not partial the taste of band-aids and dirt... but hey, to each their own :)

 

[wrgoff]

Thanks @wrgoff. The door going into my office, when open, actually blocks most of the spillover light to the shelves I put the bourbon on. To your point though, I will look again today though to make 100% sure, I do not want these to be altered over time. If I have to put a light sheet/cover over them, so be it.

That should be good. If you like me. I buy them to drink.. But I bought them for their taste. Here are some guide lines for how to store your bourbons.

Temperature

• Store bourbon at room temperature, between 60–70°F
• Avoid storing bourbon at temperatures that are too high or too low, as this can cause it to evaporate and lose potency
• Avoid fluctuations in temperature, as these can damage the bourbon's flavor

Sunlight

• Avoid storing bourbon in direct sunlight, as this can cause it to spoil
• Store bourbon in a basement, closet, or cabinet

Upright storage

• Store bourbon upright to prevent the cork from drying out and crumbling
• Every few months, briefly tip the bottles horizontally so the whiskey contacts the cork, then return them to an upright position

 

[BeanAnimal]

I friend who is into very high end vodkas tried to explain to me that the better the vodka, the less it taste like vodka and that the penultimate vodka really have no taste...

 

[areefer01]

Price and taste are not tightly coupled -- I have plenty of rather expensive and rare bourbon that I am not overly fond of.

We have found a similar experience with wine.

 

[Dr. D]

I can’t believe the bad advice you’re getting on this forum. Please disregard all of it. It is definitely NOT OK to store bourbon under these conditions. It WILL go bad. Trust me on this. You will be responsible not only for wasting your own money, but for robbing the world of such wonderful spirits.

At this point, the only reasonable solution is to send it all to me. I’ll PM my address. You pay shipping.