Screw tops vs Corks

[The Boozer]

To date never had any problems with any cork, not even breaking off (keeping my fingers crossed). Like others, prefer corks for old school but have no problem with screw tops. What's everybody's take on plastic vs metal screw tops? I prefer metal.

TJ

[CygnusX-1]

Im in the "I know screw caps are better but i still like the cork" crowd. The cork is classy, traditional, and i just plain like the sound/feel if taking one out and having a good pour.

[CygnusX-1]

What's everybody's take on plastic vs metal screw tops? I prefer metal.

TJ

Never had a bottle with a metal cap, what are some bottles that do?

[squire]

I prefer metal myself.

[independant]

I prefer metal myself.

Beer is the only thing that I know of with a metal cap

[kickert]

Beer is the only thing that I know of with a metal cap

My bottle of cheap scotch blend (White Horse) has a metal cap and my WT American Honey minis have metal. I prefer plastic.

[independant]

My bottle of cheap scotch blend (White Horse) has a metal cap and my WT American Honey minis have metal. I prefer plastic.

Completely forgot about minis. I never buy them so I wasn't thinking about them.

[gblick]

I have some old 500ml Dickel 12's with metal caps.

[sotnsipper]

What's everybody's take on plastic vs metal screw tops?

[scratchline]

All of these with metal caps. Only the Dant is post-metric (1980) so obviously metal is a thing of the past.

[boone]

All of these with metal caps. Only the Dant is post-metric (1980) so obviously metal is a thing of the past.

[scratchline]

What does "lined and unlined- 28 and 33" refer to, Bettye Jo?

-Mike

[funknik]

What does "lined and unlined- 28 and 33" refer to, Bettye Jo?

-Mike

[boone]

What does "lined and unlined- 28 and 33" refer to, Bettye Jo?

-Mike

[The Boozer]

Never had a bottle with a metal cap, what are some bottles that do?

Have a bottle of JBW and JB Distill Series with metal cap. Also recently purchased 3 different bottles of Irish whiskey, all with metal caps, (Bushmills, Power's Gold lable and Clontarf). Bombay, Tanqueray and Seagrams's Extra Dry all have metal caps.

Yes, agree one has to be careful when tightening the metal but also true of plastic, can crack when screwed too tight. (don't go there, I know there is a joke in there).

But is plastic or metal better than cork? I agree with most that cork is so traditional, but given the increasing scarcity of cork and potential for bad cork, sure don't want to have foul smelling or tasting liquor because of the cork.

TJ

[chefnash51]

Just opened a bottle of Wathen's last night and was suprised to see they are using a Synthetic cork. Keeps a great seal, makes that thump sounds when you open, won't be tainted... Seems like a great idea to me!

and what a tasty pour it was! (Bottled in 2008)