jsgorman Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I've picked up a few Old Fitzgerald Decanters with good bourbon and poor corks and was wondering if anyone has a process / favorite bottle to transfer the contents? I move around quite a bit for work, so there is absolutely no way I'm going to store the bourbon in the original containers (even if I did, most of the corks disintegrate upon opening). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancastle Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I reuse the Cognac bottles from Pappy, Lot B, and Hirsch bottlings. I even go to the trouble of soaking the labels off the decanters so I can attach them to their new bottles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 A simple stainless steel kitchen strainer -- I generally use a little chlorine bleach in the water when I wash it and my glassware -- will filter out any cork particles that detach on opening. If futher filtering is necessary, cheesecloth works effectively.I have some very nice '60s and '70s glass decanters from whiskey issues of that era in which to pour. Generally, I retain the original decanter/bottle at least until the whiskey's gone to show/prove provenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8erdane Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 If they are the "Irish" style series of decanter, round with a ball top, I have found that a surplus Blantons cork will fit on an interim basis. However, I like putting mine in old plastic screw top bottles to insure they don't get traumatized again. It's just a personal preference. Oh, and most of my decanters came with a hang tag that I drape around the neck of the new bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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