Bourbon Scout Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I have 2 bottles of Michters, 1- Sour Mash and 1- Bourbon, both have condensation in the necks, both open with a couple-3 pours. I have 35-40 other bottles and 1/2 are open crystal clear and dry. What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Bourbon Scout said: I have 2 bottles of Michters, 1- Sour Mash and 1- Bourbon, both have condensation in the necks, both open with a couple-3 pours. I have 35-40 other bottles and 1/2 are open crystal clear and dry. What's up with that? I've seen that before. It can probably be attributed to temperature changes, thickness of the glass, etc. Maybe the glass is/was a little cooler than the whiskey inside and that may have caused. I've seen that, occasionally. It's nothing to be concerned about and will not affect the quality of the whiskey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I have the same happen regularly. Two bottles of Turkey get neck condensation when almost nothing else does. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remocap Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 It’s basic distillation. Top is cooler than the bottom. Stick your finger in and taste the high proof version. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 That condensation in the neck is intentional. By design, this condensation is injected into the bottle just prior to capping the newly filled bottle, resulting in a slow water drip into the top part of the bottles contents and thus lessening and even eliminating the impact of a poor “neck pour” experience. No more need to dump the neck pour! (Appropriate Emojis needed…LOL) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: That condensation in the neck is intentional. By design, this condensation is injected into the bottle just prior to capping the newly filled bottle, resulting in a slow water drip into the top part of the bottles contents and thus lessening and even eliminating the impact of a poor “neck pour” experience. No more need to dump the neck pour! (Appropriate Emojis needed…LOL) I was going to say, drink faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) I usually see this in stores when bottles are sitting somewhat near HVAC vents Edited January 31, 2023 by Kepler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 16 hours ago, smokinjoe said: That condensation in the neck is intentional. By design, this condensation is injected into the bottle just prior to capping the newly filled bottle, resulting in a slow water drip into the top part of the bottles contents and thus lessening and even eliminating the impact of a poor “neck pour” experience. No more need to dump the neck pour! (Appropriatemojis needed…LOL) LOL Can I buy a bridge from you:? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I see this occasionally in a variety of bottles (so not a brand or proof specific thing) and have yet to determine a common reason for why it happens. I have some right now in a RRSiB bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourbon Scout Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 Here's a picture for reference. None of my other bottles do it. Just struck me as odd as I have never seen it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remocap Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I’m starting to lose track where sarcasm begins and reality takes over on this subject. I do have a bridge for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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