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Delabrum
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 Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:22 pm Post subject: Tiny bit of cork in a VERY expensive bottle. |
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Hey guys, first time posting on here so go easy on me!
I opened a rather expensive bottle of whisky tonight with a friend of mine and some tiny bits of cork came off when opening the bottle. Most of them were sat on the top of the whisky when I poured it, hence they ended up in our glasses, but one or two are alas still present in the bottle.
Will these tiny bits of cork ruin the taste of the whisky? If so, how long will it take? It's a cask strength, 63.9%. If it will take months to ruin the flavour I'll just leave them in and finish it within the next few months - I'd rather not have to strain it and pour it into another bottle if I can help it!
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arqueturus
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd definitely decant myself, slowly an gently trough a fine mesh sieve. Might be worth mentioning what Whisky this is - is it chill filtered? Ifit is then you'll lose nothing decanting it other then the pesky cork, if it isn't (likely as cask strength, using fine mesh shouldn't impact it. Either way it then goes back into the original bottle. |
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Delabrum
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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| arqueturus wrote: | | I'd definitely decant myself, slowly an gently trough a fine mesh sieve. Might be worth mentioning what Whisky this is - is it chill filtered? Ifit is then you'll lose nothing decanting it other then the pesky cork, if it isn't (likely as cask strength, using fine mesh shouldn't impact it. Either way it then goes back into the original bottle. |
It’s a Gordon and Macphail Port Ellen (  ) So I’m guessing non chill filtered? It doesn’t say on the bottle.
I’ve been taking another look at it, there’s literally one tiny piece of cork in there sitting at the top of the whisky. Could I just try and get it out with a pipette instead of having to risk decanting the whole thing for one pesky (and literally tiny) piece of cork? |
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arqueturus
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Delabrum wrote: | | arqueturus wrote: | | I'd definitely decant myself, slowly an gently trough a fine mesh sieve. Might be worth mentioning what Whisky this is - is it chill filtered? Ifit is then you'll lose nothing decanting it other then the pesky cork, if it isn't (likely as cask strength, using fine mesh shouldn't impact it. Either way it then goes back into the original bottle. |
It’s a Gordon and Macphail Port Ellen ( ) So I’m guessing non chill filtered? It doesn’t say on the bottle.
I’ve been taking another look at it, there’s literally one tiny piece of cork in there sitting at the top of the whisky. Could I just try and get it out with a pipette instead of having to risk decanting the whole thing for one pesky (and literally tiny) piece of cork? |
If you can get it with a pipette go for it. That's a bit beyond rather expensive!
You really *really* don't want to be rushing the dramming of that one  |
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arqueturus
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Just thinking, Plastic Pipette but snip the end so it's got a wider opening - that should allow you get it. |
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Delabrum
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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| arqueturus wrote: | | Just thinking, Plastic Pipette but snip the end so it's got a wider opening - that should allow you get it. |
Good idea!
Will that small of a piece of cork really wreck the whisky over time then? I figured decanting it and hence adding a load of oxygen would do more harm than a tiny bit of cork, or is that logic flawed?
May I just say that it’s an absolutely beautiful whisky! |
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Crossroads
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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| I’m guessing the whisky will be fine. Cork is chosen to store wine which is in constant contact for decades in a fine wine as it laid on it’s side. Whisky is higher proof, more robust and I think it will make no difference. |
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arqueturus
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Whether that bit of cork could harm the whisky I don't know but with the CS Port Ellen I wouldn't want to take the chance.
The high ABV in Whisky destroys corks over time which is why you don't store whisky on it's side like you do wine. In wine you're wanting to break the contact of the air and the cork whereas in Whisky that high ABV. |
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Quaich1
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I would leave it be. Had something similar happen several times over decades and if there is one small piece, forget about it in my opinion.
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lincoln imp
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| Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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If you cannot get it out, I would not worry about it. I have had this happen to me a few times,never any detriment that l noticed.
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