over the pandemic. Those who know me know Im not a big drinker, but It was something to do with a good friend of mine I spend a lot of time with. Hunting bottles is a fun past time - along with tasting and enjoying the spirits.

If I drink on weekdays, its a 1-1.5 oz pour just so I can taste and appreciate it. I/m not trying to get lit or even nice.

I started off with a couple Japanese Bottles and Bourbon (cause thats what my boy likes), and slowly expanded to Irish -- which is my favorite all around because of how well balanced it is and the value you get compared to Bourbon and Scotch. You can get a really really good bottle of Irish Whiskey for $60-85 pretty easily. I then started playing with Scotch cause that what folks from Thailand drink, and came full circle back to Bourbon and other American Whiskeys cause the market has so many people innovating. At the end of the summer I started trying nicer rums and ended up in Barbados where I got several bottles. I have to still explore all the regions of Scotland.

My boy who I drink with has a lot of the American classic bottles folks search for -- some Weller, Bookers, etc.

What ive learned is that for me ---$70-$130 seems to be the sweet spot on what is good/want to pay. Ive had pours of bottles that are more expensive -- and its more about the hunt/chase and rarity vs how much better it tastes. I can often taste the difference in value liquor under $50/bottle. Irish and Rum have a lot of value, though that seems to be changing quick. Its a market you may want to explore if you want to be ahead of the curve. Also starting to mess with mezcal.


My current collection is below
Here is the View Only Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1naB493_lEObmkqMnyjco9eaRR4jqMj1qkP9p2tUa7ZA/edit?usp=sharing


Name Category Remaining Proof ABV Age Statement Price/Bottle
Baller Single Malt American - World 94 47 NAS 60
Four Roses OESF SB Bourbon 122.4 61.2 12 80
Stellum Bourbon 115 57.5 NAS 50
Kings Co peated Bourbon Bourbon 90 45 NAS ?
Kings County Barrel Strength Bourbon 127.5 63.7 ? ?
Barrell Batch 026 CS Bourbon 112.64 56.32 9 90
Penelope Rose Cask Bourbon 94 47 3-4 60
Kings CountyFR8 Barrel Proof (store Pick) Bourbon - Wheated 130.6 65.3 5.5 110
Isaac Bowman - Port Bourvon 92 46 40?
Found North CS -Batch 002 Canadian 130 64.9 16 125
Mcconnell's Irish 84 42 5 29
Redbreast SBCS Irish 117.4 58.7 NAS 110
Rebbreast 12 CS Irish 111.6 55.8 12 65
Redbreast Lustau Irish No 92 46 NAS 60
Powers john Lane Irish 92 46 12 75
Yellow Spot Irish 92 46 12 100
Blue Spot Irish 117.4 58.7 7+ 100
Two Stacks CS Irish 130 65 NAS 69
Two Stacks Irish 86 43 NAS 49
Aardberg Uigedail Islay Scotch 108.4 54.2 12 85
Yamazaki 12 Japanese 86 43 12 130
Ichiro Malt and grain Japanese/World 93 46.5 NAS 110
Nikka Whisky from the barrel Japanese/World 102.8 51.4 8=NAS 85
Hibiki Harmony Japanese/World 86 43 NAS 85
Fouresquare Sagacity Rum 96 48 12 65
Foursquare Redoutable Rum 122 61 14 100
Foursquare Premise Rum 92 46 10 100
Johnny Walker -Celebratory Blend Scotch - Blend 50 100 NAS 85
FOursquare Shibboleth Rum 114 57 16 150