Mk Hortsch Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I did a few searches first so forgive me if this is commonly discussed. first, really glad I found this forum! My go to right now are Eagle Rare, Michters rye and russels rye. I was gifted a nice Waterford marquis decanter a couple years ago but I’m afraid to use. It’s crystalline and they claim 100% lead free. Can I trust it for long term storage? I want to use it for my mixing bourbon for old fashions and manhattans. Link to post Share on other sites
Kepler Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Define long term storage? I'm no expert about decanter materials but if a reputable company advertises "100% lead free" then I would personally not worry about lead. What you might need to watch out for is the stopper seal being air tight. Is it cork material or just a turned/polished glass surface? It needs an air tight seal to keep the liquid for very long. I have a nice Fenton decanter with a glass-surfaced glass stopper and I use it only for something I am frequently and actively drinking from, ... like WT101 or home blends like Grandpa Weller 4 Grain or Weller SB Blend (aka pour man's pappy). 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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