I know people now that collect/invest in bourbon, partly as a hobby, but partly as an investment. When travelling, they hit all the obscure liquor stores (even in the bad neighborhoods) and then ask for what might not be on the shelves. I'd compare it to a form of hoarding except that the value of the accumulated stash continues to appreciate. Not all that different than accumulating gold and silver coins in the face of staggering inflation, but it clearly helps drive up the prices. It even has survivalist-overtones now in that it's also used as trade-fodder for other items, even better versions of bourbons that can't be easily obtained (rare or even discontinued).
Much like guns here, I'm a consumer (& not a collector). I tend to keep a little around for special occasions (& the occasional Saturday night snort). If it gets much above $40 a jug, I'm considering my other options.
Last edited by Lloyd3; 08/22/22 10:17 AM.
