Pat=Pals Update . . .
Added 2023-06-13 17:48:39 +0000 UTC. . . why I keep opened bottles for YEARS !
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. . . the alcohol dissolves the glue between cork and top-section. Also, the alcohol dehydrates the cork being a solvent. . . . it eventually makes the cork more brittle.
2023-06-24 19:58:00 +0000 UTCHey, Ralfy. You caught me with „not wetting the cork“. Why not? I go through the bottles at least once per year to check the full level and such. I‘m sure I‘ve wetted many a cork reading labels and such.
2023-06-24 19:53:56 +0000 UTC. . . poor quality cork used to seal the stopper. Also, look out for tiny cracks in the porcelain which can cause seeping. Also, has someone else been 'dipping' your bottle and not telling 😨
2023-06-19 12:55:57 +0000 UTCI was given a bottle of Chivas Royal Salute in the fancy pottery bottle. I had a nip, then left it alone for about a year (i prefer single malts). When I went to it - eventually. I found a 1/4 of the bottle had disappeared as the cork had partially disintegrated. Your thoughts, Ralfy?
2023-06-19 12:36:12 +0000 UTC. . . made to keep for as long as you want.
2023-06-17 19:20:29 +0000 UTCI opened a bottle of BenRiach 12-year sherry matured 8 years ago and it’s still as fresh as ever! And what a belter :)
2023-06-17 19:19:09 +0000 UTCso sciencey! taking after yer brother! nice
Joel Murphy
2023-06-14 00:05:35 +0000 UTC
