| Interestingly, whisky means the water of life and | | | | unique ones. Strathmill single malt and Dimple Pinch |
| it is no wonder then that a lot of individuals get | | | | Scotch whisky is some of his priceless collections. |
| hooked in this spirit. Whisky is actually made from | | | | Meanwhile, there are also whisky collectibles that |
| fermented grain and allowed to stay in a wood | | | | are not meant to be opened nor tasted. These |
| barrel for some time to work its wonders in the | | | | collectibles come in different measurements, |
| palate. While it is not clear where whisky | | | | some come in mini 2 ounces or less while others |
| manufacturing first started, it is being made in | | | | are packed in gallons. The most collectible whisky |
| different parts of the world now and enjoyed by | | | | decanters though are those that have been |
| millions worldwide. | | | | released as limited editions. Because these bottles |
| Meanwhile, whisky is typically bottled in glass | | | | are made for a short period of time, they are |
| containers, as the material doesn't tend to react | | | | made on special occasions such as the |
| or affect the taste of the aged spirit. These | | | | anniversaries of distilling companies; needless to |
| days, technology has improved and distilleries now | | | | say they are made to be rare and extraordinary. |
| use equipment that can make as many as 400 | | | | While the value of these limited edition whisky |
| bottles in just one minute. Here, the whisky | | | | collectibles can rise up over time, not every one |
| bottles are sanitized, filled up and securely | | | | of them does so, some even tend to get |
| covered until they are ready to be shipped to the | | | | lowered in price. The law of supply and demand |
| shops. | | | | mostly dictates the success of these |
| Consequently, whisky and whisky bottles have | | | | investments. Aside from the limited editions, other |
| become an attractive collectible for some | | | | collectors opt to get into specialization and collect |
| individuals, some whisky collectors claim that this | | | | every single item that is manufactured by a |
| pursuit could be just any hobby. What makes it | | | | preferred whisky maker. Another exciting |
| fun is that the collection never stops because it | | | | alternative is to watch out for a series of whisky |
| continues to grow and is never really completed. | | | | collectibles. |
| While there are those who accumulate them after | | | | Whether the collectible whisky item is meant to |
| choosing a favourite among the ones that have | | | | be preserved or not, making an array of whisky |
| been tasted, there are also those who collect | | | | set is a worthwhile endeavour. Whisky collectors |
| them as an investment. | | | | become like archaeologists who protect the spirit |
| Claive Vidiz is a Brazilian whisky collector who has | | | | legacy and allow it to be enjoyed by the next |
| the widest number of items in his possession. He | | | | generation. |
| has 3,384 whisky bottles that he has gathered | | | | Lastly, distillers themselves get encouraged to |
| from all over the world. These are composed of | | | | manufacture quality products by the enthusiasm |
| the well-known varieties as well as the most | | | | that whisky collectors have shown. |