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how do you deal with this disaster??
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talo ka
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12/16/2009
i was opening a new bottle of pyrat XO today and the cork broke off right at the mouth of the bottle. i broke out the corkscrew and removed it. my question is, now that the cork has been penertrated by the corksrew should i use it or put this in a decanter? i am concerend that rum could be affected by not having the good seal. help me save this fine rum. |
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amybean
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12/16/2009
Once upon a time, fruit flies found their way into my (very expensive) bottle of Carpano vermouth ...I would definitely decant, or at least get a fresh cork! :drink: |
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JenTiki
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12/16/2009
You should be able to get spare corks at liquor stores, kitchen stores, etc. They're often tapered so that they'll fit several bottle sizes. |
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Chip and Andy
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12/16/2009
You could use the cork from your last bottle of Pyrat as a replacement..... Or a similar sized cork from some other empty bottle. |
TK
talo ka
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12/16/2009
all good suggestion. my wife says i should just man up and kill the bottle. |
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amybean
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12/16/2009
Your wife is my kinda gal. |
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Swanky
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12/18/2009
The only issue is the fruit flies. Cover it and it's good. A cork is not required. A pour spout with a sealing flap will do to keep bugs out. |
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Chip and Andy
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12/18/2009
Best advice Evah! |
CV
Carmine Verandah
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12/22/2009
If concern is that the rum will get stale, get one of those wine vacuum-thingies from a good alcohol emporium, pump out the air and stick in one of those stoppers that keep the air out. |
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twitch
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12/22/2009
I remember waaaaayyyyy back in my first rum-drinking days having a bottle of Screech Newfoundland rum that I had lost the cap for. Like I said, WAY back. |
RC
Rum Connection
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01/03/2010
I usually keep the corks and toppers from most bottles of spirits I consume. That way, when a cork malfunctions, I've got a nice replacement at the ready. |
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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02/11/2010
a liitle over the top, I know....sorry. [ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2010-02-16 14:02 ] |
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