Whisky Collecting

[auld argonian]

Try this idea...set a limit to how many bottles you'll keep on hand at any one time...be it six, ten, twelve...something manageable, though. Don't buy a new one until one of the bottles kept on hand is empty. This'll keep you from having a whole lot of expensive stuff around that's doing nothing but taking up shelf space. I'd also suggest that you try these whiskies at a bar or at a sponsored tasting before you invest...this'll cut down on your buying something that you subsequently find out you do not care for.

Best

AA

[Wife]

Try this idea...set a limit to how many bottles you'll keep on hand at any one time...be it six, ten, twelve...something manageable, though. Don't buy a new one until one of the bottles kept on hand is empty. This'll keep you from having a whole lot of expensive stuff around that's doing nothing but taking up shelf space. I'd also suggest that you try these whiskies at a bar or at a sponsored tasting before you invest...this'll cut down on your buying something that you subsequently find out you do not care for.

Best

AA

Or just set out the stuff you don't care for, for guests......

[azwildcat96]

These answers all seem to be directed at keeping a few bottles around for the pleasure of having them. I appreciate that, because that is what I currently do (although it may only be a bottle or two of single malt).

I was also wondering about collecting for the sake of collecting. Does anyone purchase bottles strictly for a collection? Do you purchase from certain historic distilleries? Just one region (maybe only Islay malts)? Just because you like the label (artwork of stags)? Only certain ages (16 or 21 year old bottling)? Other reasons? Or maybe combinations of these?

And would these collections potentially appreciate in value with age, making this more of an investment than a well-stocked bar?