proper storage of scotch?
 

i am new to scotch. i bought a bottle of 12 year glenlivet and wondered how to store it properly: freezer, fridge, dark, etc.

how do you store yours?

I'm not sure so I make sure it doesn't stay in the cupboard for too long... ;)

Dark in the cupboard. Drink at room temp with just a couple of drops of distilled water to open up the flavors.

With Scotch, the aging process is complete. It doesn't age or take on any flavors once on glass. So, keep it in a cool, dry place. Avoid sunlight and excessive heat. Do not store "on the cork". Let it sit upright. The trick is to drink it before anything can happen to it. If you let it sit a long time, the cork can dry rot and lose it's seal. That, however may take a very long time.

store it in your liver?

Yep.

No matter how you store it, whenever you drink scotch you must reminisce about Bill Brasky.

in its original oak cask until poured into Glass for consumption

In my stomach...

Warning: It can change your life.

I find this entire post perplexing.

That stuff doesn't last long enough around my house for storage to be an issue.

it might be around for awhile. i have a bottle of vodka that is safely ensconced in the freezer, where its been living for about three months.

although, i must say, this glenlivet is nice.

Absolutely! :D


KT

I have a serious related question. I have one of those old Soviet surplus flasks with the Lenin head on the side and on the screw-on cap. I recently filled it with bourbon for my motorcycle ride to dry areas of UT and forgot to bring it. I just drank it the other night and the bourbon looked a lot darker than normal. Previously I had only ever had vodka in that flask. Do steel flasks do something to bourbon? Tasted ok, but looked a little suspect.

I'd like to join you for a glass sometime. SmileWavy

I like it over ice cubes.


KT

As Fat Bastard and Joeaksa said, "In my belly!"

you bring the glenlivet, i'll bring the ice cubes.

maybe it rustkie?

You guys put me in the mood.

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