Cracks in my Wax!

[smknjoe]

Are small cracks anything to worry about? Seriously though, the wiskey fill level and appearance are okay to me. Unless the cork had been removed (which it hasn't) I don't think there is much to worry about. What has your experience been?

[jtexaslonestar]

As long as you keep them in a controlled climate, I don't see an issue. But I did have one BMH16 that popped its cork while sitting in my truck on a hot summer day that I was going to take over to a buddy's place that evening. Not a good thing when you start smelling bourbon while driving. I also bought a BMH23 thats wax had cracked, but that only helped me to open it quicker.

[LostBottle]

Hey Joe, nothing to be concerned about. The hairline cracks in the wax are very common and appear with age. I have seen this on the old Pappy 23 bottles, and I have had Vintage 21 & 23 with the same thing - all tasted perfect. You are right that the cork integrity is the main concern, especially on older bottles - just keep an eye on the fill level and if it starts to drop, open it and drink it.

[luther.r]

Hey you're a poet! And you didn't realize it!

These cracks seem to happen with Willett SB bottles often. I've also had the cork pop in a hot car on a Willett.

[LostBottle]

Hey you're a poet! And you didn't realize it!

I am just glad this thread is titled what it is and not "Wax in my Cracks!"

[WAINWRIGHT]

I have seen almost all of my Willetts develop cracks and have had no problems with them so far,that being said I have with one of the V17 bottles I have had.I had a V17 that cracked and when moving the bottle it lost a piece of wax on the cork line.I didn't see a noticeable difference then the bottle began to gain condensation within the bottle so I opened it,to my surprise the cork had a thin film of mold on it.I replaced the cork in the bottle and it seemed just fine,but moisture within a bottle is a sure sign of a problem.

[smknjoe]

I am just glad this thread is titled what it is and not "Wax in my Cracks!"

Not as enjoyable as they make it look on tv/in movies.


Thanks for the experienced input guys. That bottle is going to be opened sooner than later and I'll let you know if it's funky. My money is on delicious.

[squire]

If you don't smell whisky the seal is ok.

[BFerguson]

Like everybody else said, just watch and wait.

i've got a couple of BMH 23's that are either a combination of cracked, or cracked and some wax missing from where the tear away strip it.

Poor dipping job.

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[squire]

Or poor quality wax.