# My Bourbon Collection: Vault — Whiskey Vault & Inventory

> Bourbon collection management, tracking, tasting notes, and market value. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Hill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bourbon-collection-vault/id6745380859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810530792)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 290 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bourbon-collection-vault/id6745380859/reviews.md

## What is My Bourbon Collection?

My Bourbon Collection: Vault

Track, discover, and manage your bourbon journey. Built for enthusiasts and collectors—record your whiskey collection, tastings, and bottle hunts with help from Col Wood.

KEY FEATURES

PHOTO MANAGEMENT
Take photos or choose from your library. High-quality storage with list and grid views.

DETAILED TRACKING
Name, proof, ABV, price, date, location, market value, fill level, age, bottle size, and ratings. Track lifecycle (acquired, opened, emptied). Power-user attributes: store pick, barrel ID, barrel proof, bottled-in-bond, limited edition, release year, batch/lot, and age statement. Tasting notes for nose, palate, and finish.

SMART FEATURES
BourbonReader scans labels for brand, proof, ABV, mashbill, and barrel details. Col Wood’s Professional Review builds flavor profiles. Consult the Colonel recommends bottles from your collection by mood and taste. Save-for-later drafts finish anytime with Complete (N).

FLAVOR TAGS & RADAR
Tag flavors by category and intensity. View Flavor Radar on tastings and bottles; search by flavor.

THREE VAULTS
Collection: owned bottles, market value, and investment stats. Tasting: notes, ratings, flavor tags, locations. Hunt: wild sightings with photos, prices, open/closed status, and Hunt Challenges. Banner search filters the active vault. Toolbar: Account, Modes, View, Add. Help is in Account.

MODES & TOOLS
Switch vaults, Kiosk Mode for shared devices, and Consult the Colonel.

BOTTLE HUNTING
Photo-first logging. Add to Collection in one tap with details pre-filled. Hunt Challenges for themed sets.

ORGANIZATION
Search, sort, filter, list/grid, reports, and share open bottles. Filter by All, open, unopened, favorites, high-value. Dashboard: bottle count, open count, estimated value.

SHARING & BADGES
Share open bottles via QR or link. Send a read-only collection snapshot to a friend’s inbox. Username, optional directory, identity tag. Milestone badges from 10 to 1000 bottles.

MARKET VALUE
Live prices for 375ml+. Compare purchase vs. market, gain/loss, and portfolio totals.

BACKUP
Daily auto backups, manual backups, multi-select restore. Database, images, and config protected.

PRIVACY
Local-first storage with optional iCloud sync. Sharing only when you choose. Encrypted. No selling or renting your data. Optional email for updates.

ALSO INCLUDED
PDF insurance reports, CSV export, location search, notifications, fill-level tracking, Kiosk Mode.

PERFECT FOR
Enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, investors—beginners and experts.

PERMISSIONS
Camera (photos, BourbonReader). Photos (library). Location and Notifications optional.

Download now and build your perfect bourbon collection!

## Key features

- Detailed bottle tracking (proof, ABV, price, age)
- Tasting notes with flavor profiles
- Label scanning for automatic data entry
- Market value tracking and investment stats
- Bottle hunting logs and challenges
- Collection sharing and QR codes
- Daily automatic backups

## Chart rankings

- #54 in Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bourbon-collection-vault/id6745380859/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game Changer

*2026-04-19*

This app is a game-changer for bourbon collectors of all types. It makes managing my collection super fun.

## Frequently asked questions about My Bourbon Collection

### What is My Bourbon Collection: Vault used for?

My Bourbon Collection: Vault is designed to help you track, discover, and manage your bourbon collection. You can record details about each bottle, log your tastings, monitor market values, and even track your bottle hunts.

### How does My Bourbon Collection: Vault help with bottle hunting?

The app allows you to log wild sightings of bottles with photos and prices, and even participate in 'Hunt Challenges' for themed sets. You can then easily add found bottles to your collection with pre-filled details.

### Can I share my bourbon collection with others using this app?

Yes, you can share open bottles via QR code or a link, and send a read-only snapshot of your collection to a friend's inbox. This allows you to showcase your collection without giving full access.

### What kind of data can I track for each bourbon bottle?

You can track a wide range of details including name, proof, ABV, price, date acquired, location, market value, fill level, age, bottle size, and ratings. It also supports power-user attributes like store pick, barrel ID, and limited edition status.

### Does My Bourbon Collection: Vault have ads?

No, My Bourbon Collection: Vault does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application, offering an ad-free experience for managing your bourbon collection.

### What is the price of My Bourbon Collection: Vault?

My Bourbon Collection: Vault is available for a one-time purchase price of $1.99. This grants you access to all its features for managing and tracking your bourbon inventory.

### How often is My Bourbon Collection: Vault updated?

The app was last updated on July 17, 2026, with version 3.0.0. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

### Is my bourbon collection data safe with My Bourbon Collection: Vault?

Yes, the app prioritizes privacy with local-first storage and optional iCloud sync. Your data is encrypted, and the developers state they do not sell or rent your data. Daily auto-backups are also performed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-07-17

Share your collection with friends—send a read-only snapshot to their Collection inbox, or share open bottles with a QR code or link. Choose a username, optional directory visibility, and an identity tag so friends can find you.
Flavor tags and Flavor Radar make tastings richer: tag notes by category and intensity (Subtle, Medium, Strong), see the radar on tasting and bottle detail, and search your vault by flavor.
Unlock milestone badges as your collection grows (10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000) and share them when you’re ready.
Hunt Challenges add themed bottle-hunt goals. Log sightings with a photo-first workflow, track open/closed status, and add a hunt to your Collection in one tap—name, price, location, date, proof, ABV, and photos pre-filled.
Kiosk Mode is ready for shared or venue devices. Save for later drafts keep you moving when a network step times out—finish them anytime with Complete (N).
Smarter tools from Col Wood: BourbonReader scans labels for brand, proof, ABV, mashbill, and barrel details; Col Wood’s Professional Review builds flavor profiles; Consult the Colonel recommends a bottle from your non-empty collection based on mood and taste.
Vault data stays on your device with optional iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Daily automatic backups plus manual backup and restore protect your database, images, and settings.
Market value tracking compares purchase price vs. live estimates for bottles 375ml and larger, with gain/loss and portfolio totals. Export PDF insurance reports and CSV inventory from View → Reports.
Help is now in Account → Help & User’s Guide. Modes & Tools and View sheets keep switching vaults, sorting, filtering, list/grid, reports, and sharing in one place. Banner search filters the active vault by name, price, location—and in Hunt, open/closed.
Also improved: bottle lifecycle tracking (acquired, opened, emptied), fill-level tracking, power-user attributes (store pick, barrel/selection ID, barrel proof, bottled-in-bond, limited edition, release year, batch/lot, age statement), and clearer navigation across Collection, Tasting, and Hunt.
Thank you for collecting with us—raise a glass and enjoy!

### 2.8.8 — 2026-03-09

Improved location services, including a displayed address for duplicate venue names (ex. Jungle Jim’s International Market - two locations within the same city).

### 2.8.7 — 2026-03-06

1. Unified filter-based mode system
· Collection, Tasting, and Hunt as filters on a unified interface
· Dynamic header and navigation
· Dynamic "+" button title based on active mode
· Shared underlying database and interface
2. BourbonReader — Smart label scanner
· Extracts: brand, product line, full name, type, age, proof, ABV, volume, mashbill, barrel info, edition/batch, bottling info, other visible text
· Proof/ABV calculation and consistency checks
· Precision handling for decimal values
· Available in Add Bourbon, Add Tasting, and Add Hunt screens
3. Hunt mode enhancements
· Visual Open/Closed status badges
· Proof and ABV tracking in Hunt mode
· Enhanced "Add to Collection" workflow with automatic proof/ABV migration
· Status prompt: "Mark as Closed" or "Keep Open" when adding Hunt to Collection
· Database schema updates: added is_open, proof, and abv columns to hunts table
4. Multi-select backup deletion
· Select and delete multiple backup files at once
· View file names, sizes, and creation dates
· Improved backup management interface
5. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service integration
· Embedded HTML documents in the app
· Accessible from "Manage Your Preferences" screen
· Buttons positioned at bottom of preferences screen
· Fixed scrolling and touch event issues
6. Help/About Location Change
· Part of the menu under the Account anchor
· Redesign of Help/About using “hamburger” menu in upper left hand corner

### 2.8.6 — 2026-03-01

1. **Vault search bar**  
   Search bar under the banner filters the active vault (Collection, Tastings, or Hunt) by bourbon name, price, and purchase location; in Hunt mode, also by open or closed status. Keyboard dismisses when you scroll, tap the list, or clear search—and clearing search keeps you in the current vault.

2. **View options as a sheet**  
   The View button in the bottom toolbar now opens a sheet with the same sizing and styling as Account and Modes. Options: Search, Filter, Sort, Grid/List View (Collection), and Share Open Bottles (Collection) for a consistent experience across all three menus.

3. **Help in the bottom toolbar**  
   Help/About (?) has moved into the bottom toolbar, placed just to the left of the "+" button, so all main actions—Account, Modes, View, Help, and Add—are in one bar.

4. **Hunt to Collection improvements**  
   When adding a hunt to your collection, choose "Use hunt photo" or "Choose new photo" before opening Add Bourbon. Name, price, location, date, proof, ABV, and image are pre-filled; the hunt photo is correctly applied when you choose to use it.

5. **Unified filter-based mode system**  
   Collection, Tasting, and Hunt as filters on a unified interface with dynamic header and navigation, dynamic "+" button title by mode, and shared underlying database and interface.

6. **BourbonReader — Smart label scanner**  
   Extracts brand, product line, full name, type, age, proof, ABV, volume, mashbill, barrel info, edition/batch, bottling info, and other visible text. Proof/ABV calculation and consistency checks, precision for decimal values. Available in Add Bourbon, Add Tasting, and Add Hunt.

7. **Hunt mode enhancements**  
   Visual Open/Closed status badges; proof and ABV tracking; status prompt "Mark as Closed" or "Keep Open" when adding Hunt to Collection; database schema updates (is_open, proof, abv on hunts table).

8. **Multi-select backup deletion**  
   Select and delete multiple backup files at once; view file names, sizes, and creation dates; improved backup management interface.

9. **Privacy Policy and Terms of Service**  
   Embedded HTML in the app, accessible from "Manage Your Preferences," with buttons at the bottom of the preferences screen and fixed scrolling and touch behavior.

### 2.8.5 — 2026-02-25

1. **Vault search bar**  
   Search bar under the banner filters the active vault (Collection, Tastings, or Hunt) by bourbon name, price, and purchase location; in Hunt mode, also by open or closed status. Keyboard dismisses when you scroll, tap the list, or clear search—and clearing search keeps you in the current vault.

2. **View options as a sheet**  
   The View button in the bottom toolbar now opens a sheet with the same sizing and styling as Account and Modes. Options: Search, Filter, Sort, Grid/List View (Collection), and Share Open Bottles (Collection) for a consistent experience across all three menus.

3. **Help in the bottom toolbar**  
   Help/About (?) has moved into the bottom toolbar, placed just to the left of the "+" button, so all main actions—Account, Modes, View, Help, and Add—are in one bar.

4. **Hunt to Collection improvements**  
   When adding a hunt to your collection, choose "Use hunt photo" or "Choose new photo" before opening Add Bourbon. Name, price, location, date, proof, ABV, and image are pre-filled; the hunt photo is correctly applied when you choose to use it.

5. **Unified filter-based mode system**  
   Collection, Tasting, and Hunt as filters on a unified interface with dynamic header and navigation, dynamic "+" button title by mode, and shared underlying database and interface.

6. **BourbonReader — Smart label scanner**  
   Extracts brand, product line, full name, type, age, proof, ABV, volume, mashbill, barrel info, edition/batch, bottling info, and other visible text. Proof/ABV calculation and consistency checks, precision for decimal values. Available in Add Bourbon, Add Tasting, and Add Hunt.

7. **Hunt mode enhancements**  
   Visual Open/Closed status badges; proof and ABV tracking; status prompt "Mark as Closed" or "Keep Open" when adding Hunt to Collection; database schema updates (is_open, proof, abv on hunts table).

8. **Multi-select backup deletion**  
   Select and delete multiple backup files at once; view file names, sizes, and creation dates; improved backup management interface.

9. **Privacy Policy and Terms of Service**  
   Embedded HTML in the app, accessible from "Manage Your Preferences," with buttons at the bottom of the preferences screen and fixed scrolling and touch behavior.

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