> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Spirits

> Complete guide to tracking whiskey, bourbon, scotch, cognac, and rare spirits collections in Storehouses

## Overview

Track your spirits collection with detailed fields for distillery, age statements, ABV, bottle numbers, and limited editions. Perfect for whiskey collectors, bourbon enthusiasts, and rare spirits investors.

<Card title="Spirits Tracking Features" icon="whiskey-glass">
  * Spirit type and category
  * Distillery and brand tracking
  * Age statements
  * ABV (alcohol by volume)
  * Limited editions and bottle numbers
  * Cask information
  * Provenance and purchase history
  * Collection organization
</Card>

## Adding Spirits

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Add Item">
    Click "Add Item" from your dashboard or go to [storehouses.app/add](https://storehouses.app/add)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Spirits">
    Choose "Spirits" as the category
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Spirit Details">
    Fill in distillery, type, age, and specifications
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document Bottle">
    Add bottle number, limited edition details, packaging
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Photos">
    Add photos of bottle, label, box, and documentation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click "Save Item" to add to your collection
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Spirits Fields

### Distillery and Brand

<ParamField path="distillery" type="string" required>
  Distillery or producer name

  **Scotch examples:**

  * Macallan
  * Glenfiddich
  * Lagavulin
  * Ardbeg
  * Highland Park

  **Bourbon/American examples:**

  * Buffalo Trace
  * Heaven Hill
  * Jim Beam
  * Wild Turkey
  * Four Roses

  **Japanese examples:**

  * Yamazaki
  * Hibiki
  * Nikka

  **Other:**

  * Hennessy (Cognac)
  * Rémy Martin (Cognac)
  * Mount Gay (Rum)

  <Tip>
    Use the official distillery name for consistency
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="brand" type="string">
  Brand or expression name

  **Examples:**

  * Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak
  * Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve
  * Blanton's Single Barrel
  * Lagavulin 16 Year
  * Don Julio 1942

  **Format:** Include age statement and special designations
</ParamField>

### Spirit Type and Category

<ParamField path="spirit_type" type="string" required>
  Type of spirit

  **Main categories:**

  * **Scotch Whisky** (Single Malt, Blended)
  * **Bourbon** (Kentucky Straight Bourbon, etc.)
  * **Rye Whiskey**
  * **Irish Whiskey**
  * **Japanese Whisky**
  * **Tennessee Whiskey**
  * **Canadian Whisky**
  * **Cognac**
  * **Armagnac**
  * **Rum** (Dark, Light, Aged, etc.)
  * **Tequila** (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo)
  * **Mezcal**
  * **Gin**
  * **Vodka**
  * **Other Spirits**

  <Note>
    Be specific - include style when relevant (e.g., "Single Malt Scotch" vs just "Scotch")
  </Note>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="subcategory" type="string">
  Subcategory or style

  **Scotch subcategories:**

  * Single Malt
  * Single Grain
  * Blended Malt
  * Blended Scotch

  **Scotch regions:**

  * Islay (peated, maritime)
  * Speyside (elegant, fruity)
  * Highland (diverse styles)
  * Lowland (light, floral)
  * Campbeltown (maritime, complex)
  * Islands (varied)

  **Bourbon styles:**

  * Straight Bourbon
  * Wheated Bourbon
  * High Rye Bourbon
  * Bottled in Bond

  **Rum styles:**

  * Agricole
  * Jamaican
  * Barbados
  * Demerara
</ParamField>

### Age and Specifications

<ParamField path="age_statement" type="string">
  Age statement or maturation period

  **Format examples:**

  * "18 Year"
  * "12 Years Old"
  * "25 Year Old"
  * "NAS" (No Age Statement)
  * "21 Años"

  **Multiple ages:**

  * Some blends: "Aged 12-25 Years"
  * Solera systems: "Solera 23"

  **Important notes:**

  * Age = time in barrel (not bottle)
  * Younger for some spirits (rum, tequila)
  * NAS can be excellent (focus on quality)

  <Tip>
    Age doesn't always equal quality, but affects value significantly
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="abv" type="number">
  Alcohol by volume (percentage)

  **Examples:**

  * 40.0 (standard strength)
  * 43.0 (common premium)
  * 46.0 (non-chill filtered common)
  * 50.0 (100 proof)
  * 57.1 (cask strength example)
  * 60.5 (barrel proof example)

  **Categories:**

  * 40-43%: Standard strength
  * 45-50%: Higher proof
  * 50-60%+: Cask/barrel strength

  <Note>
    Higher ABV often indicates cask strength or barrel proof - no water added
  </Note>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="proof" type="number">
  Proof (U.S. standard)

  **Conversion:** Proof = ABV × 2

  **Examples:**

  * 80 proof = 40% ABV
  * 90 proof = 45% ABV
  * 100 proof = 50% ABV (Bottled in Bond)
  * 120 proof = 60% ABV

  <Tip>
    Either ABV or proof is sufficient - they convert directly
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

### Limited Editions and Numbering

<ParamField path="bottle_number" type="string">
  Bottle number for limited releases

  **Format examples:**

  * "Bottle 523 of 5,000"
  * "#1234/10000"
  * "Barrel 17-B-38"
  * "Cask #4582"

  **Use for:**

  * Single barrel selections
  * Limited edition releases
  * Single cask bottlings
  * Numbered series

  <Note>
    Low bottle numbers (especially #1) can command premiums
  </Note>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="edition_type" type="string">
  Edition or release type

  **Examples:**

  * "Limited Edition"
  * "Single Barrel"
  * "Single Cask"
  * "Cask Strength"
  * "Barrel Proof"
  * "Store Pick"
  * "Private Barrel Selection"
  * "Master Distiller's Reserve"
  * "Anniversary Release"

  **Special releases:**

  * Annual releases (e.g., George T. Stagg)
  * Commemorative editions
  * Experimental/finished casks
</ParamField>

### Cask and Maturation

<ParamField path="cask_type" type="string">
  Cask type or finish

  **Common casks:**

  * **Bourbon Cask** (Ex-bourbon barrel)
  * **Sherry Cask** (Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez)
  * **Port Cask**
  * **Wine Cask** (Sauternes, Bordeaux)
  * **Rum Cask**
  * **Virgin Oak** (New charred oak)
  * **Mizunara Oak** (Japanese oak)

  **Multiple casks:**

  * "Double Cask" (matured in two cask types)
  * "Triple Cask"
  * "Finished in \[type]" (e.g., "Sherry Finish")

  **Example:**

  * "Matured in Ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Casks"
  * "PX Sherry Cask Finish"

  <Tip>
    Cask type significantly affects flavor profile and collector interest
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

### Packaging and Condition

<ParamField path="bottle_size" type="string">
  Bottle size

  **Standard sizes:**

  * **Miniature** (50ml)
  * **Half Bottle** (375ml)
  * **Standard** (750ml) - Most common
  * **Liter** (1000ml)
  * **Magnum** (1500ml) - Rare

  **Note:** Most spirits sold in 750ml
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="packaging" type="string">
  Original packaging included

  **Options:**

  * **Full Set** - Bottle, box, certificate, everything
  * **Box and Certificate**
  * **Box Only**
  * **Bottle Only**

  **Luxury packaging:**

  * Wooden presentation box
  * Leather case
  * Crystal decanter
  * Display case
  * Certificate of authenticity

  <Note>
    Original packaging, especially for rare releases, adds significant value
  </Note>
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_condition" type="string">
  Condition of bottle and contents

  **Bottle:**

  * Pristine (perfect, sealed)
  * Excellent (minimal wear)
  * Very Good (light wear)
  * Good (some wear, intact)

  **Fill level:**

  * Full (perfect)
  * High Shoulder
  * Mid Shoulder (concern for old bottles)

  **Seal:**

  * Intact/Sealed
  * Broken/Opened
  * Resealed

  <Warning>
    Opened bottles lose most collector value but can still be tracked for personal inventory
  </Warning>
</ParamField>

### Provenance

<ParamField path="provenance" type="textarea">
  Purchase history and source

  **Include:**

  * Where purchased
  * Purchase date
  * Original release date
  * Allocation/lottery info
  * Previous ownership (if known)

  **Examples:**

  * "Purchased from distillery visitor center May 2023"
  * "Won in state lottery allocation 2022"
  * "Single barrel store pick - Total Wine"
  * "Purchased at auction, Sotheby's 2021"
  * "Direct allocation from distillery mailing list"

  <Tip>
    Provenance especially important for rare allocated bottles (Pappy, BTAC, etc.)
  </Tip>
</ParamField>

## Spirit Categories

### Whiskey

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Scotch Whisky" icon="flag">
    **Single Malt:**

    * One distillery, malted barley only
    * Regional characteristics
    * Age statements common
    * Most collectible category

    **Regions:**

    * **Islay:** Peated, smoky (Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig)
    * **Speyside:** Elegant, fruity (Macallan, Glenfiddich, Balvenie)
    * **Highland:** Diverse (Dalmore, Glenmorangie)
    * **Lowland:** Light, floral (Auchentoshan)

    **Investment:** Older expressions (18+, 25+, 30+ year)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Bourbon" icon="flag-usa">
    **Requirements:**

    * 51%+ corn in mash bill
    * Aged in new charred oak barrels
    * Produced in USA (mostly Kentucky)

    **Allocated/Rare:**

    * Pappy Van Winkle (all ages)
    * Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
    * E.H. Taylor lineup
    * William Larue Weller
    * George T. Stagg

    **Single Barrel:** Often store picks, unique flavor profiles

    **Bottled in Bond:** 100 proof, 4+ years, single distillery/season
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rye Whiskey" icon="wheat">
    * 51%+ rye grain
    * Spicier, drier than bourbon
    * Growing collector interest

    **Notable:** WhistlePig, Thomas H. Handy (BTAC), Michter's
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Japanese Whisky" icon="mountain">
    **Top distilleries:**

    * Yamazaki, Hakushu (Suntory)
    * Yoichi, Miyagikyo (Nikka)
    * Hibiki (blend)

    **Characteristics:**

    * Influenced by Scotch tradition
    * Refined, delicate flavors
    * Limited availability
    * Premium pricing

    **Investment:** Age-stated Yamazaki, limited editions
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Irish Whiskey" icon="clover">
    * Triple distilled (typically)
    * Smooth, approachable
    * Growing premium segment

    **Notable:** Redbreast, Green Spot, Midleton Very Rare
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Brandy

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cognac" icon="grapes">
    **Designations (age):**

    * **VS** (Very Special) - Minimum 2 years
    * **VSOP** (Very Superior Old Pale) - Minimum 4 years
    * **XO** (Extra Old) - Minimum 10 years
    * **XXO** - Minimum 14 years

    **Top houses:**

    * Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, Courvoisier
    * Louis XIII (extremely premium)

    **Grades:**

    * Grande Champagne (finest)
    * Petite Champagne
    * Borderies, Fins Bois
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Armagnac" icon="wine-glass">
    * Older tradition than Cognac
    * Single distillation
    * Often vintage dated
    * Excellent value vs. Cognac
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Other Spirits

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Rum" icon="ship">
    **Categories:**

    * **Aged Rum:** Dark, premium aged
    * **Rhum Agricole:** French Caribbean, cane juice
    * **Jamaican:** Funky, ester-forward
    * **Barbados:** Elegant (Mount Gay, Foursquare)
    * **Demerara:** Rich (El Dorado)

    **Collectible:** Vintage rums, limited releases, independently bottled
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tequila & Mezcal" icon="cactus">
    **Tequila categories:**

    * **Blanco/Silver:** Unaged
    * **Reposado:** 2-12 months aged
    * **Añejo:** 1-3 years
    * **Extra Añejo:** 3+ years

    **Premium brands:** Don Julio, Clase Azul, Patrón

    **Mezcal:** Artisanal, smoky, diverse agave varieties
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Tracking Examples

### Example 1: Rare Allocated Bourbon

<ParamField path="title" type="string">
  2023 Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="distillery" type="string">
  Buffalo Trace Distillery
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="brand" type="string">
  Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="spirit_type" type="string">
  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="age_statement" type="string">
  23 Years
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="abv" type="number">
  47.8
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="proof" type="number">
  95.6
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_size" type="string">
  750ml
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="packaging" type="string">
  Full Set - Box and Certificate
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_condition" type="string">
  Pristine - Sealed
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="provenance" type="textarea">
  Won in Kentucky state lottery allocation, November 2023. Original purchaser, never opened.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="purchase_price" type="currency">
  \$299.99
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="market_value" type="currency">
  \$5,500
</ParamField>

***

### Example 2: Single Cask Scotch

<ParamField path="title" type="string">
  Macallan 18 Year Sherry Oak Single Malt
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="distillery" type="string">
  Macallan
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="spirit_type" type="string">
  Single Malt Scotch Whisky
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="subcategory" type="string">
  Speyside
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="age_statement" type="string">
  18 Years
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="abv" type="number">
  43.0
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="cask_type" type="string">
  Oloroso Sherry Casks
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_size" type="string">
  750ml
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="packaging" type="string">
  Full Set - Presentation Box
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="purchase_price" type="currency">
  \$350
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="market_value" type="currency">
  \$380
</ParamField>

***

### Example 3: Limited Edition Japanese Whisky

<ParamField path="title" type="string">
  Yamazaki 25 Year Single Malt
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="distillery" type="string">
  Yamazaki (Suntory)
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="spirit_type" type="string">
  Japanese Single Malt Whisky
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="age_statement" type="string">
  25 Years
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="abv" type="number">
  43.0
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="cask_type" type="string">
  Mizunara Oak and Sherry Casks
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_size" type="string">
  700ml
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="packaging" type="string">
  Full Set - Wooden Box and Certificate
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="bottle_condition" type="string">
  Pristine
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="purchase_price" type="currency">
  \$3,200
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="market_value" type="currency">
  \$4,500
</ParamField>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Document Provenance" icon="file-text">
    **Why provenance matters:**

    * Proves authenticity (counterfeits exist)
    * Documents allocation/lottery wins
    * Increases resale value
    * Important for rare bottles

    **What to document:**

    * Purchase location and date
    * Receipt/invoice
    * Lottery confirmation (if applicable)
    * Store pick details
    * Original owner (if secondary)

    **Upload to Storehouses:**

    * Purchase receipts
    * Allocation confirmations
    * Certificates of authenticity
    * Photos of purchase/allocation

    <Tip>
      For allocated bottles (Pappy, BTAC), save lottery confirmation and original receipt
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Store Properly" icon="temperature-half">
    **Optimal storage:**

    * **Upright** (not on side like wine)
    * **Cool temperature** (60-70°F)
    * **Away from sunlight** (UV degrades spirits)
    * **Stable temperature** (avoid fluctuations)
    * **Low humidity** (preserves labels)

    **Why upright:**

    * High-proof spirits degrade corks
    * Prevents cork taint
    * Preserves seal integrity

    **Long-term storage:**

    * Consider parafilm on cork/cap seal
    * Climate-controlled space
    * Away from heat sources

    <Warning>
      Direct sunlight and heat can degrade spirits and fade labels
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Photograph Thoroughly" icon="camera">
    **Essential photos:**

    * Front label (clear, readable)
    * Back label (proof, details)
    * Top of bottle (seal condition)
    * Bottle number (if numbered)
    * Original box/packaging
    * Certificate of authenticity
    * Fill level (for old bottles)
    * Any damage or issues

    **For investment bottles:**

    * Multiple angles
    * Close-ups of important details
    * Serial/bottle numbers
    * Proof of provenance
    * Seal condition

    <Tip>
      Photograph upon receipt - documents condition at purchase
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Track Market Values" icon="chart-line">
    **Resources for valuation:**

    * Secondary market (Facebook groups, Reddit)
    * Auction results (Sotheby's, Acker)
    * Online retailers (Caskers, ReserveBar)
    * Local stores (for current retail)

    **High-value categories:**

    * Pappy Van Winkle (all ages)
    * Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
    * Japanese whisky (age-stated)
    * Old/rare Scotch (25+ years)
    * Single barrels/limited editions

    **Update regularly:**

    * Allocated bottles can appreciate quickly
    * Annual updates for collection
    * Before selling

    <Note>
      Secondary market prices can be 10-20x retail for allocated bourbon
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Organize Your Collection" icon="folder">
    **Use Storehouses collections:**

    * **By type:** "Bourbon", "Scotch", "Japanese Whisky"
    * **By status:** "Sealed Investment", "Open for Drinking"
    * **By value:** "Daily Drinkers", "Special Occasions", "Investment"
    * **By distillery:** "Buffalo Trace Products", "Macallan"
    * **By storage:** "Home Bar", "Cellar", "Safe"

    **Track location:**

    * Specific shelf or cabinet
    * Home bar vs. storage
    * Easy retrieval

    <Tip>
      Separate investment bottles from drinking bottles in your organization
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Insurance for Valuable Bottles" icon="shield">
    **Consider insurance for:**

    * Bottles over \$500-1,000
    * Allocated bottles (Pappy, BTAC)
    * Collections over \$10,000
    * Rare/discontinued expressions

    **Coverage options:**

    * Valuable articles rider (homeowner's)
    * Collectibles insurance
    * Specific spirits insurance

    **Documentation needed:**

    * Purchase receipts
    * Photos of bottles
    * Current market values
    * Provenance documentation
    * Storehouses export

    <Note>
      Market value often much higher than purchase price for allocated bottles
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Handle Opened Bottles" icon="bottle-droplet">
    **Once opened:**

    * Value drops significantly (not "collectible")
    * Still useful to track for personal inventory
    * Update status in Storehouses

    **Preservation:**

    * Consume within 1-2 years for best quality
    * Store upright, sealed
    * Keep away from light and heat
    * Consider smaller bottles for long-term (reduce oxidation)

    **Note in Storehouses:**

    * Update bottle condition to "Opened"
    * Adjust value (personal consumption value)
    * Track fill level if monitoring consumption

    <Warning>
      Never represent opened bottles as sealed if selling - this is fraud
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Investment Considerations

<Card title="Spirits as Investments" icon="chart-line">
  **High-appreciation potential:**

  * Pappy Van Winkle (all ages)
  * Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
  * Japanese whisky (age-stated, limited)
  * Very old Scotch (25-50+ years)
  * Single cask rarities

  **Factors affecting value:**

  * Rarity and limited availability
  * Age statement (older = more valuable)
  * Distillery reputation
  * Original packaging completeness
  * Provenance documentation
  * Bottle condition/seal integrity

  **Risks:**

  * Market can be volatile
  * Counterfeits (especially high-value)
  * Storage/handling damage
  * Legal restrictions on resale (varies by state)
  * Costs of storage and insurance

  **Best practices:**

  * Buy from reputable sources
  * Document everything
  * Store properly
  * Insure valuable bottles
  * Track market trends
</Card>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I know if my bottle is valuable?" icon="dollar-sign">
    **Check these factors:**

    * **Rarity:** Limited releases, discontinued
    * **Allocation:** Was it allocated/lottery item?
    * **Age:** Older age statements more valuable
    * **Distillery:** Prestigious names command premiums
    * **Condition:** Sealed, pristine condition essential

    **Research value:**

    * Secondary market groups (Facebook, Reddit)
    * Completed auction results
    * Online spirits retailers
    * Collector communities

    **Most valuable:**

    * Pappy Van Winkle (any age)
    * BTAC releases
    * Old Japanese whisky (Yamazaki 25+)
    * Very old Scotch (30+ years)
    * Rare single barrels
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Should I open or keep sealed?" icon="bottle">
    **Keep sealed if:**

    * Rare/allocated bottle
    * Investment purpose
    * High secondary market value
    * You have duplicates (drink one, keep one)

    **Open if:**

    * Want to enjoy it (spirits made for drinking!)
    * Not particularly rare
    * Have multiple bottles
    * Personal consumption collection

    **Middle ground:**

    * Buy two: one to drink, one to keep
    * Open lower-value bottles
    * Keep rare/allocated sealed

    <Note>
      Remember: spirits are made to be enjoyed. Balance collecting with drinking.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How should I store spirits long-term?" icon="box">
    **Best practices:**

    * **Upright** (always, never on side)
    * Cool (60-70°F), stable temperature
    * Dark (away from sunlight/UV)
    * Low humidity (preserves labels)
    * Secure location

    **For very long-term:**

    * Parafilm around cap/cork seal
    * Original box if available
    * Climate-controlled space
    * Inventory tracking

    **Avoid:**

    * Direct sunlight
    * Temperature extremes
    * High humidity (damages labels)
    * Storing on side (damages cork)

    <Warning>
      Poor storage can damage seals and degrade spirits over decades
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there counterfeit spirits?" icon="shield-exclamation">
    **Yes, counterfeits exist, especially for:**

    * Pappy Van Winkle
    * Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
    * Old rare Scotch
    * Japanese whisky
    * High-value bottles

    **Protection:**

    * Buy from reputable sources only
    * Check seals and labels carefully
    * Verify bottle details (weight, glass, printing)
    * Document provenance
    * Be wary of "too good to be true" deals

    **Red flags:**

    * Suspiciously low prices
    * Private sales without provenance
    * Poor label quality
    * Incorrect details (proof, age, etc.)
    * Seller reluctance to provide details

    <Warning>
      Only buy rare/expensive bottles from authorized retailers, reputable auctions, or proven collectors
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can spirits go bad?" icon="question">
    **Short answer:** Sealed spirits don't spoil

    **Unopened bottles:**

    * Stable indefinitely if stored properly
    * High alcohol content preserves liquid
    * May lose some volume over decades (evaporation)
    * Corks can dry/degrade (very old bottles)

    **Opened bottles:**

    * Oxidation begins
    * Best consumed within 1-2 years
    * Won't "spoil" but flavor degrades
    * Low-proof spirits (liqueurs) more susceptible

    **Issues:**

    * Cork disintegration (very old bottles)
    * Evaporation through seal (decades)
    * Label degradation (cosmetic only)

    <Note>
      Unlike wine, spirits don't mature in bottle - won't improve over time
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What about bottle numbers - do they matter?" icon="hashtag">
    **Low numbers more valuable:**

    * Bottle #1 - significant premium
    * Bottles #1-100 - modest premium
    * Bottles #1-10 - noticeable premium

    **Other special numbers:**

    * \#007 (for Bond fans)
    * Matching sets (same number, different bottles)
    * Last bottle in series

    **When it matters:**

    * Single barrel releases
    * Small batch limited editions
    * Commemorative releases

    **When it doesn't:**

    * Very large releases (10,000+ bottles)
    * Standard age-stated releases
    * Regularly available bottles

    <Tip>
      For true collectibles, low bottle numbers (#1-50) can add 10-20% to value
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Add Your Spirits" icon="plus" href="https://storehouses.app/add">
    Start tracking your spirits collection
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wine Guide" icon="wine-glass" href="/asset-types/wine">
    Track your wine cellar
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Collection" icon="eye" href="/portfolio/viewing-items">
    Browse your spirits
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Inventory" icon="file-export" href="/portfolio/export-reporting">
    Generate spirits inventory
  </Card>
</CardGroup>