How to add a spirit to your collection
Adding a spirit only takes a moment, and detailed entries make your collection searchable, shareable, and analytics-ready.
Key takeaways
- Search our database before creating custom entries
- Attach tasting notes, purchase data, and photos for context
- Use status tags to track open, shared, or finished bottles
Start with a search
We maintain an extensive catalog of distilleries, limited releases, and store picks. Searching first saves time and keeps naming consistent across the community.
Step 1
Open the add form
Navigate to the collection page and click 'Add spirit'.
Step 2
Search by name or barcode
Enter part of the brand or expression. Use the barcode option on mobile for even faster results.
Step 3
Select the closest match
Review the preview, including proof and release year, before confirming.
Capture the details
Great records make comparing bottles and planning tastings effortless. Fill out as many fields as you can—everything stays private unless you choose to share it.
- Purchase info: retailer, price paid, acquisition date, and lot size
- Bottle status: sealed, open, shared, bunker, or finished
- Flavor notes: note aroma, palate, and finish impressions
- Media: upload a photo or short video to remember the occasion
Use smart tags
Tags help you filter quickly when prepping a tasting or comparing releases.
- Occasion tags like 'daily pour', 'special release', or 'gift'
- Production style tags such as 'single barrel', 'cask strength', or 'finished'
- Personal labels that match how you arrange shelves at home
Tips from the pros
- Scan receipts or press 'Add purchase proof' to store documentation for insurance purposes.
- If a bottle isn't in the catalog, submit a new entry. Our team reviews additions within two business days.
Common questions
Can I bulk import bottles?
Yes. Use the CSV template available on the collection page. Once uploaded, you can batch edit tags, status, and location.
Where do archived bottles go?
Finished bottles remain in your tasting history. Hide them from the main collection list by filtering out the 'Finished' status.