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Last Updated on December 28, 2022 by Lydia Martin
It can be tricky to think about how to store your bourbon collection properly with your home interior in mind.
If you’re planning on adding a lot of personality to your home – and displaying your bourbon bottles at the same time – we have these bourbon display shelf ideas that will help you visualize your ideal storage.
8 Fun & Easy Bourbon Display Shelf Ideas
8. Barrel Cover Wall-Mounted Corner Shelves
You can opt for the barrel cover wall-mounted corner shelves if you want a simple look.
This is also space-saving as it only takes some minimal space in your house’s corners.
You can mount the barrel shelves in the corner of your room, pantry, or kitchen. This is quite unique compared to standard layer shelves mounted on the wall.
Also, your bourbon collection will look great stored in barrels.
The barrels have been the spirit’s home for years, right? So why not store them again in there?
7. Hanging Shelves
Hanging shelves is another great bourbon storage idea you can try at home.
This idea is also space-saving, as it will take up only some of your wall space.
Displaying your bourbon collection on hanging shelves will emphasize the beauty of the precious bottles.
And it’s really hard not to notice the display when someone comes into your house (unless you put the shelves in your room).
This might look simple and ordinary, but instead of putting any stuff on it like books, perfumes, keys, or cosmetics, you have your bourbon collection to show off.
6. Glass Shelves
A glass display shelf is a great way to protect your prized possessions from the elements and keep them looking their best.
Some modern glass shelf designs are made from thick glass to ensure that your bourbon display can be clearly seen– but in a protected way.
This style looks good almost everywhere as its design is versatile. Plain but looking elegantly fine.
5. Repurposed Old TVs
If you have old TVs in your bedroom or living room, and they’re not working anymore, why not make them into a useful storage shelf?
If your wall space is too crowded or you don’t have any decent corners to mount shelves, but you have an old TV, this is the sign.
Tidy it up now and make it your bourbon corner.
“Nothing is so musical as the sound of pouring bourbon for the first drink on a Sunday morning. Not Bach or Schubert or any of those matters.”
— Carson McCullers, American Novelist/Poet
4. Wall Shelves
This bourbon shelf idea is for those with lots of extra space in their house or room.
Wall shelves are recommended to display your bourbon bottles, as they give more room and protection.
If you have many bottles to display (or are planning to collect more bourbons or whiskeys), you might want to build wall shelves– from ceiling to floor.
If you think this is a bit overwhelming, it’s not. You can customize it depending on your style.
You can use pre-made planks attached by cables to make the shelves.
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3. Ladder Shelves
Another great idea for displaying bourbon bottles is by using ladder shelves.
If you can DIY, go for it, but you can purchase ladder shelves in many home decor stores.
This will not take up more space in your house, and you can boldly display your bourbon or any liquor collection.
You can opt for higher shelves if you have many bottles to display.
Or, if you already own one, display the bourbon bottles on the ladder shelf instead of putting your books and other stuff.
2. Bourbon Retail Display Cabinet
Down to our top two favorite bourbon display idea is recreating the bourbon retail display cabinet in liquor stores.
It’s like having your own bourbon retail store at home.
Some have glass panels, and some do not, but you can choose your preferred style.
You can arrange the bourbon bottles according to your liking.
1. Repurposed Barrels
One unique idea on this list is repurposing empty liquor barrels and making them your bourbon shelf.
But since it’s hard to find barrels [1] you can repurpose, you can purchase bourbon barrel display cabinets at home decor or furniture stores online.
You can opt for barrel cabinets with glass panels or a wood door in front.
But if you want easy access to your bottles, you can opt for barrel cabinets that are open.
Also, if you have lots of bottles to display, choose barrel cabinets with a large diameter.
FAQs
What’s the best way to store and display a bourbon collection?
The best way to display and store your bourbon collection is to keep it upright.
If the high alcohol content of the bourbon reaches the cork, it will deteriorate over time.
What temperature should bourbons be displayed on a shelf?
Bourbon must be displayed on a shelf or storage space with a temperature between 60 to 70 degrees F. This temperature will preserve the flavors of the bourbon.
Key Takeaways
Displaying your bourbon bottles can’t be complicated. You can opt for many display ideas, depending on your style.
With any of the display ideas mentioned above, you can easily store your bourbon collection with the interior in mind.
But remember, regardless of which display style you prefer, you must make sure the bourbon is standing upright while maintaining the recommended temperature (60-70 degrees F).
Reference:
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/oak-barrels
Lydia Martin hails from Redmond, Washington, where you’ll find some of the best cocktail bars and distilleries that offer a great mix of local drinks. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. Lydia can whip up a mean Margarita in seconds! Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.
