Does anyone collect something else other than music.


 I guess all of us must be collectors at heart, both music and kit, but are there other collecting obsessions out there? Many people collect watches, cars, mountain bikes and so on.

I have started a small collection of good Scotch malt whisky. Always loved whisky, but never studied the range and quality available. It may be a bit easier for me, living in the UK, although most bottles seem to be available in the US, at comparable prices too. The only drawback is that I don't get to drink any of the good stuff, as the collection is something I intend to leave to my kids, who all have tastes above their pay grade. Whisky has always been collectable, but prices do seem to be on the up. It is staggering what bottles, particularly of the best distilleries and closed ones, can go for. Prices over £100,000 for one bottle, aren't unusual, with interest from all over the world.

 I like all whisky, but my current favourite is probably Caol Ila, a not too heavily peated  Islay distillery. Glad to say my consumption has remained very modest. Unfortunately, when we emerge from Covid 19, I think there are going to be a lot more problem drinkers.

 So what do you collect? If you are a whisky fan too, perhaps post your favourites and bottles worth collecting.

Thanks


david12
I have a goodly collection of Lionel Electric Trains and assorted paraphernalia of Postwar vintage. (1945-1969) They make me happy...
@dpl1: I have a dear friend who has an astounding scotch collection. I learned this trick from him: Instead of completely inserting the cork, only insert about 3/4 of the way. Then to open, tap *downwards* first. This breaks the cork loose from the side of the bottle’s neck and will then come out cleanly. Works a treat!
Yes to single malt (around 70 different ones) and like Caol Ila especially an 18 I tried recently but hadn't tasted in a long time.
Also pre-resurrection Ardbegs (although I also enjoy Uigeadail when in the mood).

Other collections include watches, wine, fountain pens, sports cars, antiques (particularly clocks) and some specific areas of gardening.
I have been watching this thread for awhile and it just dawned on me, yes I do collect things other than music, exotic skin cowboy boots, have 12 pair including 2 pair of gator, ostrich, sea turtle, lizard and one pair of snake. Well, I am in Texas. Enjoy the music
I am amazed to be the only one that collect books it seems.... Anybody else?

When I was young I would kill someone for a book..... Times changes, I dont need to kill or steal.... :)