Spilling an expensive bottle of whisky, a Yamazaki Japanese Whiskey at that would surely be a loss of investment. Thus, it should be stored the right way because, unlike wine or beer which may skunk, whisky is vulnerable to tainting. To avoid this, you should learn the proper way to store them.
In this article, you will know the steps on how to store your whisky right so that it will always be ready for you to get a taste.
Check the cork’s seal
First things first, make sure to check your newly purchased whisky bottle’s cork seal. If it is wiggly or causing leaks, then it means that it had let the air in which causes the drink to dry up and go bad. Once you open this defective bottle, you will smell the foul and musty whisky inside of it. This is the result of poor storage, so it might not be safe to drink it because you would not know what had come in contact with the whisky.
Keep out of direct sunlight
The number one killer of whisky is sunlight. It has the power to dull the colour of your beautiful and tasty mahogany booze. Not only that, but it also breaks down compounds of the drink causing it to turn rancid. Also, a bottle of whisky is always stored in clear glass making it susceptible to the sun’s destructive glare. A good way to avoid diminishing its flavour is to store it in an area in your home where UV lights cannot reach it.
Do not put it in the fridge
Putting alcohol beverages in the freezer would not permanently harm it but it will dull its flavours. Your flavourless vodka might become crisper once chilled, but your expensive whisky would taste way better at room temperature. If you want your whisky cold, it is advised to only plop an ice cube to enjoy it or, better yet, chill it for a few minutes in the fridge.
Store the bottle standing up
Wine are often stored horizontally to maximise the space in the cellar. However, your whisky bottles should be kept standing up straight. This would prevent any contact from the cork because if it does, it will degrade the cork over time. When buying whisky online in Singapore, make sure that they follow the proper handling of the whisky bottle when they make the delivery.
Transfer leftovers to a small bottle
This rebottling process is practised when a whisky bottle is drained to a quarter of its original volume. At this time, it is done to address its oxygen issue because the ratio of air to liquid is no longer in favour of the whisky. What is done it to simply transfer the remaining booze to a smaller container where the whisky will fill it almost up to the top. Cap it with a decent stopper then it will be good to drink and store it again.
With proper whisky storage, you will be able to enjoy the investment you get from a quality drink! Before you go looking into Hibiki whisky prices, make sure that you have all the needs of owning a whisky bottle. Get your whisky online in Singapore with Platinum Wines & Spirits! Check their selection on their website https://winesnspirits.sg/
