Building My Whisky Collection in 2016
A journey toward refining my palate and curating the perfect home bar.
Consumption Rates
My overall whisky consumption has been consistent, averaging around 175 mL per week. This is roughly equivalent to a six-pack of lite beer, which is relatively modest. Over the course of a month, this amounts to about 750 mL (or one bottle), and annually translates to approximately 9 liters, equating to 12 bottles.
| Period | Blends Ratio | Single Malt Ratio | Inventory |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Half 2016 | 80% | 20% | 5 Blends / 1 Single Malt |
| Second Half 2016 | 50% | 50% | 3 Blends / 3 Single Malts |
The 80/20 ratio turned out to be somewhat dull, allowing me to enjoy only a single bottle of Single Malt. While Johnnie Walker Black was pleasant and Johnnie Walker Red acceptable, drinking the same whiskies for several months became uninteresting. I'm optimistic that the 50/50 ratio will be more enjoyable without significantly increasing costs.
Recent Purchases
To move towards my 50/50 goal, I've recently picked up three bottles:
- →Johnnie Walker Black — Recent addition for the blend rotation.
- →Macallan 12 Year Old — A core single malt addition.
- →Laphroaig 10 Year Old — Expanding the profile of my single malt selection.
These additions bring me closer to my desired ratio, and I still have some Glenfiddich 12 on hand. In a month or so, I plan to add two more bottles: Lagavulin 16 Year Old and Johnnie Walker Green. This will help balance my collection and provide additional options for tasting.
2017 Plan
Looking ahead to next year, I’m excited about the opportunity to expand my collection to a full twelve bottles while maintaining a year’s supply on hand. Some bottles will be mainstays, and I'll replace them as needed, but I also plan to leave slots open for exploring new brands and finding potential mainstays.
- →Johnnie Walker Red — (x2) — Mainstay blend.
- →Johnnie Walker Black — (x2) — Mainstay blend.
- →Johnnie Walker Green — Upcoming blend purchase.
- →Monkey Shoulder — Selected blend for the collection.
- →Macallan 12 — Mainstay single malt.
- →Highland Park 12 — Mainstay single malt.
- →Laphroaig 10 — Mainstay single malt.
- →Oban 14 — Single malt selection.
- →Lagavulin 16 — Single malt selection.
- →Glenmorangie 10 — Single malt selection.
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