I have been collecting alcoholic beverages for a few years now. Even though I don't really drink (much) anymore these days... Most of the time, I couldn't even tolerate anything more than 2 drinks. However, the idea of collecting some novelty or exquisite items is kinda intriguing. Perhaps is the idea that someday I will build my own mini-bar in my kitchen or living room or something... So I decided to embark on a shopping quest for alcoholic beverages that suits my taste...
Initially I collect champagnes... Why? Mostly because I saw the homes on MTV's Welcome to My Crib, the rapper homes usually have a fridge full of Krystals. Because Krystals aren't available in South East Asia, so I had to improvise... I worked my way up from regular bottles of Moet Chandon, to special editions such as Reserve Imperialle, etc... Now I have a few (too many) bottles of those, including a few Dom Perignon, Le Grande Dame and Perrier Jouliet. I have opened a few of the regular ones for birthdays and parties, but still unable to bring myself to open one of the better ones. Of course due to a heavy termite infestation, I had to throw away most of the cardboard boxes and evacuate my champagnes to the fridge.
Next in line, I buy and enjoy drinking Single Malt Scotch Whisky. I started drinking it (for leisure) when I was introduced to it during my college time. I started with 12 Years old Maccallan, then I started to look at other brands as well. Right now, I am in the process of comparing the taste of all the 25-30 Years Old line of the mainstream brands. I recently completed the set of Maccallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Glenmorainge (I don't know how many other Glens are out there) and I am looking forward to having a tasting get together with my friends... to argue whether whisky, like women, gets better with age...
One other item I have is a bottle of Kirschwasser from Germany. Essentially, it's Cherry Schnapps, except the fact that this is the real deal. Made from 100% cherries, distilled to become 47% of clear smooth alcohol with a great cherry aroma. Only available in Germany, I pulled many strings to get my hands on these...
So now, after all that time (and money) spent... I don't think I'm gonna stop just yet... Before long, I probably would need a bigger cabinet space...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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