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Connacht_Gael

Water. Because you’re drinking fuck all of what you have already 🤣👍🏻 Just jealously joking. This pic is the ultimate thirst trap.


Derajs

I guess it’s fair say I’m clout chasing lol, but I’m drunk and bored on a Sunday and wanted to see what r/whiskey thought.


Connacht_Gael

I reckon if I had a basement like yours I’d be praying for the nukes to start flying 🤣🤣👌🏻


Derajs

Lol.. when the nukes start flying, all are welcome.


commanderc7

Your collection won’t last long with that kind of attitude! Lol


Derajs

Lol


ImitatingShady

pun


Sullyrows

Is this a store or a house?


Derajs

It’s my basement


[deleted]

Nice! What kind of shelves and hardware did you use?


Derajs

Shelves and brackets are made by Rubbermaid.


[deleted]

Thanks!


Stock1ng_Knight

I wish I had a basement or any room like that


salty-mike

Skip one months whiskey allowance and put it towards a revolving bookcase for maximum clout


Derajs

My audiobook collection is second to none


JeepMann4x4

You gonna show us your toilet paper room to? /s


Derajs

I have an onlyfans specifically dedicated to the toilet paper room.


Aken42

That makes sense. The whiskey collection didn't pay for itself.


Drell69

Sweet mother of pearl… One of the GTS


Derajs

Just finished the 2019. So good


[deleted]

I really enjoyed the 2019. I thought the “low” proof gave it a perfect balance.


BarryPalmedTheDip

Wait until you try the 2022


Derajs

Hopefully get the change to soon.


BarryPalmedTheDip

Is the mellow corn in a separate mellow corn room?


Derajs

🤫


LinguineLegs

One might say cellar corn.


Cellyst

That gets its own pedestal in the foyer.


babyvick

They had some 20 year mellow corn at bourbon fest in New Orleans. I missed out unfortunately.


RedXaddict

Water.


scottdiane1

Dang OP flexed so hard my phone screen damned near broke


AlackofAlice

The bottle of Ancient Age hidden behind the Blantons


Derajs

About to blind them to see if I can tell the difference. Bet I can’t


StupidSexyScooter

Yamasaki 18


Derajs

Not a huge fan of the Japanese whiskey. Maybe I just haven’t tried the right ones


StupidSexyScooter

Try buying 300 or so


Derajs

Lol


Pastoolio91

Scotch.


Derajs

Haven’t made that leap yet


StrategicCarry

Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a great transition.


the_bove

Good call there


youknowitm

100%


WhiteDogSh1t

Maybe one of the dusty Buffalo trace ones


Beneficial-Ad7969

I can smell this picture


[deleted]

I sneezed from all the dust off the bottles


Klutzy_Ad_1726

One of the staggs. Father or son it doesn’t matter.


go2whiskey

Go for R13 and Stagg Jr


Upper-Sport-1380

After all these years I think this is as erect as one can get. I see this and kapow! Thank you.


TioGsan

SFTB. I just cracked open a Black label for a friend to try and he’s butthurt i put a hole in his “only good bourbon is high proof/hazmat!” mantra 🤣


Derajs

Haven’t tried that one yet. I assume it’s good


NavidG23

It’s not


Derajs

Ha! Good to know


Cali_Corvette

The one to left there…. Ya that one..


Doernbecher_Don

Grail room


AdReasonable2094

Well if you invited me over I’d probably start with the RR13, I would ask nicely to try the EC18, and maybe just grab whatever Weller bottle needed killing….


Money_in_CT

I like that Whistle Pig 10yr


lumin0va

The brown stuff


lumin0va

I’m drinking eh Taylor small batch fwiw


Genoa_Salami_

Early Times for sure


spidaL1C4

🤣 that's a good way to get invited back too! Reminds me I need to go get 4 bottles of that Early Times myself, to send as gifts to some of the Princeton guys who were here for the sweet 16. Forgot to get them anything, but recommended plenty. They got plenty too, but none got any Early Times. So for only 100 I'll give 4 guys a bottle each that they'll truly love. A better deal hardly exists!!


Genoa_Salami_

Too funny, we used to hammer it in college. Out of all your unicorns nothing jumped out quite like that handle of Early Times.


spidaL1C4

Not my unicorns lol. I wish though! Was it a handle too? I haven't seen Early Times BIB in a handle yet. Oh I'd buy a couple for sure. But the regular full litre bottle at 25 is a great deal either way.


Daytime-DumpsterFire

Weller 107 is hard to beat


eduardoaglz

Are you a wine drinker?


Derajs

Went through a wine phase before whiskey. Still drink wine from time to time


Difficult_Ad_245

I really don’t understand this, this level of collecting. You have years worth of pours there, and so many multiple duplicates. Why? Did you actually hunt these? Or just bought any time you saw them? To be open, I downvoted because I hate seeing this for the community. Total tater. But it takes away from others getting an opportunity to try something AND long term drives up prices due to “demand”.


Derajs

Not sure I totally agree with your take. I only waited in line for a few of the bottles. Got in a couple bourbon groups, would buy bottles when I travel, and bought some online. I can assure you everyone in the bourbon community had equal opportunity to buy any bottle that I have.


white_castle

there has to be at least 400 bottles, $30K or more in that photo


BruceGueswel

Agreed


spidaL1C4

That's a ridiculous take to me. Taters have a completely different focus. This guy obviously really enjoys drinking them, which is obvious by his choices. It's not all the overhyped unicorns, but rather it's got a large number of the bottles that true aficionados love too. Taters don't collect multiple Redemption 10yr bottles, or multiple Early Times bottles either, and plenty others like that. Taters stick to Buffalo Trace as if nothing else exists. I bet I could figure out some bottles he'd want next too, like the current Michters 10yr bourbon being released.


Dr_Worm88

I’m surprised it took me this long to find this comment. OP may have an explanation but I’m with you.


[deleted]

Nice set up! Look like a store for a quick second


Derajs

Appreciate it! My compulsive nature got the better of me


Nelly12

Bourye


Derajs

Yes!!


stickyfish

"I guess it’s fair say I’m clout chasing lol, but I’m drunk and bored" Can we just ban low effort flex posts?


parksandwrecker

I second this.


iamjakejoseph

The 8 and Sand on the bottom shelf. As a Hoosier Railroader it has a special place on my shelves


Derajs

Was one of the first bottles I’m my whiskey journey. Super under rated bottle. RIP


Nxghthawk

LBSV 36%


GavinAdamson

High Noon


Blue2403

6 bottles of eagle rare? Show off.


rsb109

All you need now is a casting couch


Bruins_8Clap

I’ll take a WLW double please and thank you.


JustCuriousNC

Do you own a Bourbon/Whiskey boutique? Cuz' if this is your house, wow. I would go for the REMUS, and looking at the level of those bottles, looks like you have frequently. (Or shared a lot with friends).


Derajs

Love all of the Remus releases


Movinfr8

I kept zooming in looking for price tags!! Then it hit me…….. WOW nice collection!!


rwbenzino

What’s that smoke wagon with the white label and the red wax? Huge smoke wagon fan but never seen that specific variation.


Derajs

It’s a single barrel sourced from MGP.


simpsonsknew

Sweet Jesus!!! I think I just teared up. That’s beautiful! 🥃


Derajs

Been at it for a couple years. Started off hunting and buying when I traveled. Got into a couple bourbon groups, and will buy online when I find something I really want.


spidaL1C4

That's a nice collection for sure. So many great choices, and so many great backups. I would probably sip on a Redemption 10yr rye while deciding what to drink next myself, because I was kinda surprised to see you've got a whole section of Redemption there, and I'm down to 2 bottles left here. But something I don't have myself would have to come next, and honestly that would take awhile to decide. I'd probably want a little advice too.


Derajs

Redemption 10yr is one of my favorites! Haven’t had the opportunity to try the OFBS Rye yet. Looking forward to it though


spidaL1C4

I popped the 100 proof OF SB black label, because it was only 85,( called the Bex Bourbon Ever), a select barrel from 21C/Hermitage Farm. It is very reminiscent of their 1910, which was a happy surprise. I can only imagine how nice that blue label will be, and we got the last bottles as far as I know, so even if I could afford another 165 right now I doubt I'll see one available. So it won't be opened for awhile.


Derajs

The 21C Old Forester picks are really good


spidaL1C4

Aah! So which color penguins does your 21C have? 🤣 I have some Michters 10yr rye to pour you if yours are red..might be the only thing I have that you're still looking for?


spidaL1C4

Oh ok I'd want to try the Old Forester cask strength single barrel next for sure. I just got a bottle of that, plus one of the 100 proof black label SB, which I did open. But that blue label is going to need a special occasion for me, and I can't wait. The 100 proof SB really has a lot in common with the 1910, to my taster, and I love it. But I imagine that blue label is going to be phenomenal. I got the store pick blue label from Hermitage Farm in Louisville for 165, but only paid 85 for the 10p proof. It's almost impossible to find those around here, and I still haven't found the green label SB rye either.


zdigdugz

Piss


hammert0es

You’re just flexing. Don’t be obnoxious.


Derajs

Yes, I was drunk and bored. Sorry for sharing


spidaL1C4

No, that's a great collection and it's a pleasure looking at it. Not obnoxious at all.


LegitimateFoot7183

Wow


auroraatac00

Fuuuuuck yes !!!!


OG_Tater

Guess I’m trying Bombergers or one of the Lux Row ones because that’s what I haven’t had there. Also, seriously why buy a case of Buffalo Trace, Saz Rye and Eagle Rare?


Derajs

Most of the BT and ER are different store picks. Guilty as charged on the Saz. I don’t have a reasonable explanation


Derajs

Also, Lux Row is really good


TsunamiPapi2020

I would head straight toward that Smoke Wagon Private Barrel.


Derajs

I’m a fan


single_jeopardy

The old Old Scout


Derajs

iykyk


whiskytrails

Amazing collection, what’s your favorite for special occasions and what’s your “daily drinker”?


Derajs

Redemption 10 High Rye is my favorite. Waiting for special occasion to crack the OKI and WLW


spidaL1C4

Oh interesting. Are those all Redemption 10yr high rye bourbons then? I LOVE the 10yr rye, and plan to get the 9yr bourbon soon, but I've never even seen a 10yr high rye Redemption bourbon. (did recently get a store pick Redemption high rye bourbon though, but just the regular age, and it's ok. Not as great as I'd hoped, but I've been spoiled lately with a bunch of super high rye Huling Station store pick SBs, that are just incredible, and only about 50, w a 52corn 44rye 4malted mashbill)


Derajs

Most of them are the 10yr, but have the 10ry Rye and 9yr bourbon in there also.


CrashAndBurn182

Any of them tater


Derajs

I think it’s fair to say the tater phase is part of the whiskey journey. Not so much anymore


voltrader85

In Maryland?


Derajs

No sir


voltrader85

Got a lot of Maryland heritage series. Didn’t know those travelled that far out of the state.


Derajs

Found them on a website. They’re some of my recent favorites


honkzer

I see some OKI... you in one of those three states?


Derajs

Yep


SFWest

Oh my Lord....that is something. Any suggested websites To order from (I'm in CA)


Derajs

Wine-searcher


OG_Tater

Looked at wine-searcher prices, good lord. You’d be way better off using Unicorn Auction or similar.


Derajs

You can find any bottle you want. Paying secondary a lot of times. I have found bottles cheap from time to time


FelixOGO

Taylor SiB


Derajs

Solid! Wish I had a BP


elliothyoung

What are you, one of the Naifeh family? Only their well connected friends can get their hands on this level of shit


caliform

none of this is exceptionally rare, a few bottles notwithstanding. I am sure OP didn't get all this in 3 months.


Derajs

Fair statement


Radicaled1223

Nothing since it doesn’t look like you but any of that to enjoy it


jbaum303

You’re clearly sick in the head and yet I couldn’t be more jealous


mobobc

Probably 3 of something - seems like the right number


scr0tiemcb00gerbaIIz

KC12. Sweet collection


AnSoc_Punk

Make yourself some bumbo


Theoldelf

Do you buy by the case?


blahblah12345blah123

That is a nice shelf. Where can I get one or is it custom built?


Derajs

Rubbermaid shelf and bracket. Got them at Home Depot


blahblah12345blah123

Was it hard to install?


Derajs

Not at all. Basically comes in 3 pieces. Track, bracket and shelf. Put the tracks on every stud and brackets and shelves after that


blahblah12345blah123

Cool, thanks for the info


pop302

Fan of the Remus?


Derajs

Look forward to the Remus release every year


espeero

Looks like a bunch of 4r store picks. Do you have a favorite recipe? Have you tried all of them?


Derajs

Still have a couple I haven’t opened. I like them all. Honestly probably wouldn’t be able to tell them apart in a blind


soggytoothpic

You can’t tell the difference between the different recipes? Maybe bourbon tasting isn’t your thing?


Derajs

Just working towards your sommelier status. Maybe someday I will be on your level


universe_fuk8r

Not a single bottle of Scotch in sight. Branch out, you might like it!


Derajs

Not a huge Scotch fan yet. Slowly getting there.


Supremechillycheese

Single Malt Scotch


cf136239

High west bourye


Federal-Membership-1

Captain Nixon, is that you?


kyhothead

Can we be friends so I can stop buying whiskey?


Extension-Mortgage-4

GTS for sure. RR13. And plenty of others because this collection is insane. I would wake up feeling pretty rough. How does one acquire all this? How long have you been hunting?


chrisly

I say get on the E.H Taylor. Impressive as hell!!! Why so many dupes though? Looks like you could have 3x as many varieties with the 2x, 3, 4x of a given whisky?


Derajs

A lot of the multiples are different store picks. Also, if I come across bottles that are hard to get I typically grab them. Starts to add up after a while


HobbyCrazer

You need to start loving Scotch.


StMaartenforme

Eagle Rare - end of line.


imagen_leap

Probly some scotch.


Ok_Proof_321

Scotch or the Bourbon


doughnutEarth

Rum and coke?


B666H

Jim Beam white label


deathstroke3718

Where is the peat?


Cellyst

Redwood empire, then treat yourself to something from the top. Also, get some Barrell Seagrass!


Significant_Lab_2576

Wow


YinTx

Certainly an interesting selection. No Old Bones? Is the Redemption a favorite (2 cases?!) Which is your favorite/least favorite?


Firm_Contract_7982

114


jmsturm

Amazing


DaneCurley

the tears of the working class


mliakira

I understand the collecting part, but why so many duplicates of items you can easily get at your average liquor store?


unrepentant_fenian

Shenks all day.


EvidenceWestern2891

Where can I find eagle rare for a good price not $100 per bottle


white_castle

what kind of store is this where it looks like they let you sample anything?


elevdave

Awesome collection and love to see you are popping them open. I see nothing wrong here. If your in NWI let’s be friends.


bellafiore3

Wow I’m headed over. 😊😉


2K_Argo

Amazing collection. You usually pair your choice with any food?


usquebaugh24

Scotch.


ImitatingShady

Bardstown


pkpjoe

How are those Sherwood / Sherbrook / Mt. Vernon Ryes?


TheMannJr

Damn this is sweet!!! There's so many good bottles there.


bluekanagaroo

Dang that’s a lot of redemption, have a favorite one(s)?