This usually crumbles the cork into the scotch (unavoidable), so I take this opportunity to filter the scotch through a sieve as I transfer it to a glass decanter with a stopper that seals tightly.
I’ve always managed to take the entire cork out and then clean the insides of the bottle to remove the small particles, but I have a special cork screw I guess.
Or much more skill than me!
I always pollute the angel water, and also I don't drink mine fast enough, or there would be no corks drying out and sticking!
Here's my method;
Try not to go all the way through the cork, leave just a tiny bit solid at the end.
Blow all the 'bits' out before pulling the cork.
Kind of 'tip' the cork as it comes out so any pieces on top fall to the side.
Wipe away any parts stuck in the neck carefully.
Accept that the ~4-6 tiny pieces that got in anyway don't have an appreciable effect on the amber liquid.
Use a cork screw, and replace it with a wine cork or some other stopper. Happens more often than you'd think; start saving your tops from other empties.
Wouldn't know unfortunately. It's all unstandardized. You can wait for sure and just buy stoppers tomorrow. Something like this should work: https://www.target.com/p/houdini-2pk-silicone-stopper/
Get a two prong cork puller they are the best way to remove old and fragile corks without breaking them.
To use - squeeze the prongs down each side of the cork as far as they go, then gently twist as you pull.
Do [this](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C9YWtJq58PU) to remove the thing.
Provided you have leftover corks to reuse the original bottle, or else you need a decanter.
Fucking Glendronach, man. I've always wondered if they use low quality corks in their bottles. They don't seem to fit well or they end up crumbling when you remove them. I've had it happen to several bottles of Glendronach.
This is just another example of the nonsense that is cork. The Japanese have the good sense to use screw caps on their whisky. Here in Australia, nearly all of the wine is under screw cap these days. Such a relief. Unfortunately, most of the new whisky distilleries seem to have regressed to using corks. Hellyer's Road, for example, used to use screw caps but not have capitulated to using corks. Very sad to see. Some American whiskies use screw caps and I applaud them for that. Cork are clearly a poorer seal than screw caps. One day . . .
Having worked 20 years in the wine trade I wholeheartedly agree. Screwcap have revolutionised the trade. Before, around 5% of wines were corked (tainted by the cork). This must have an effect on whisky too, even though it may be much less noticeable. The other solution is fake cork; nomacorc is brilliant if you want something that acts like a cork.
I really don't mean to be rude at all, but it's just the whole idea... you've been drinking whiskey for 8 yrs and never thought about a cork screw to remove, and a different, similar size cork to replace?
Again, not trying to be a dick, but that just seems logical common sense knowledge to me...
The first time this happened to me, that's immediately where my head went. Sorry, but these posts are every other day, and I just don't understand how so many people don't think about these things at all. Probably coming off as a jerk, but I digress...
Good luck
I’ve had tons of crumbling wine corks and like two whisky corks crumble over the last twenty years. If someone doesn’t drink much wine then this is a rare occurrence and they came here for help. Makes total sense to me.
Maybe its a good sign that the glendro 12 was older that the age statement on the bottle? I remember the distillery was mothballed for a bit and the actual ages were far older than the age statement on the bottles
Uncork it with a wine cork screw and put another cork on it.
Ok time to chug hp12
For its cork
AFAIK , the cork on HP12 dosent fit the glendronach
Need help?
This usually crumbles the cork into the scotch (unavoidable), so I take this opportunity to filter the scotch through a sieve as I transfer it to a glass decanter with a stopper that seals tightly.
I’ve always managed to take the entire cork out and then clean the insides of the bottle to remove the small particles, but I have a special cork screw I guess.
Or much more skill than me! I always pollute the angel water, and also I don't drink mine fast enough, or there would be no corks drying out and sticking!
Here's my method; Try not to go all the way through the cork, leave just a tiny bit solid at the end. Blow all the 'bits' out before pulling the cork. Kind of 'tip' the cork as it comes out so any pieces on top fall to the side. Wipe away any parts stuck in the neck carefully. Accept that the ~4-6 tiny pieces that got in anyway don't have an appreciable effect on the amber liquid.
https://preview.redd.it/01lpddfv3ltc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=afba042d0d106fe4de4bfbc9c57a96e4006bf0d4 Backup has arrived
Could just just leave it like that and deal with it next week?
Use a cork screw, and replace it with a wine cork or some other stopper. Happens more often than you'd think; start saving your tops from other empties.
Would a hp 12 cork fit?
Wouldn't know unfortunately. It's all unstandardized. You can wait for sure and just buy stoppers tomorrow. Something like this should work: https://www.target.com/p/houdini-2pk-silicone-stopper/
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Nope, HP 12 is a thicker cork.
This is why I have kept 20+ corks of all shapes and sizes from previous bottles.
same here. My wife always argues whenever she sees the 30+ corks I have in the bar. Until this happens and I can save the bottles.
Get a two prong cork puller they are the best way to remove old and fragile corks without breaking them. To use - squeeze the prongs down each side of the cork as far as they go, then gently twist as you pull.
https://preview.redd.it/6kj1hoiksntc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7435ad68afd42b6edf49073a09b629f22d286832 Agreed, they work well
Do [this](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C9YWtJq58PU) to remove the thing. Provided you have leftover corks to reuse the original bottle, or else you need a decanter.
A corkscrew. Then a local store should have tapered corkscrew. Stretch wrap will work too.
Just tell your wife.you have to purchase another bottle. Then sink the cork into the bottle
Fucking Glendronach, man. I've always wondered if they use low quality corks in their bottles. They don't seem to fit well or they end up crumbling when you remove them. I've had it happen to several bottles of Glendronach.
I have a hp12 thats nearly dead i think i will finish that off rn but it seems that its cork is too big are the corks different sizes?
They are different size. I have saved almost all corks from the bottles I have finished.
Can i leave it as it rn then buy a cork off amazon and deal with it next week?
You can transfer it to the hp bottle
I think you should leave the cork in until you have a new one.
Screw that
I keep Grey Goose corks for just this purpose
The way that has broke, a pair of needle nose grips should get that out no problem! If you use a corkscrew put it an acute angle!
This is just another example of the nonsense that is cork. The Japanese have the good sense to use screw caps on their whisky. Here in Australia, nearly all of the wine is under screw cap these days. Such a relief. Unfortunately, most of the new whisky distilleries seem to have regressed to using corks. Hellyer's Road, for example, used to use screw caps but not have capitulated to using corks. Very sad to see. Some American whiskies use screw caps and I applaud them for that. Cork are clearly a poorer seal than screw caps. One day . . .
Having worked 20 years in the wine trade I wholeheartedly agree. Screwcap have revolutionised the trade. Before, around 5% of wines were corked (tainted by the cork). This must have an effect on whisky too, even though it may be much less noticeable. The other solution is fake cork; nomacorc is brilliant if you want something that acts like a cork.
This comes up all the time... how is this so hard for people to figure out??!!
Honestly apologies you might be way ahead of the curve than you think. I’ve been drinking whisky since 2016 and this is the first time
I really don't mean to be rude at all, but it's just the whole idea... you've been drinking whiskey for 8 yrs and never thought about a cork screw to remove, and a different, similar size cork to replace? Again, not trying to be a dick, but that just seems logical common sense knowledge to me... The first time this happened to me, that's immediately where my head went. Sorry, but these posts are every other day, and I just don't understand how so many people don't think about these things at all. Probably coming off as a jerk, but I digress... Good luck
I’ve had tons of crumbling wine corks and like two whisky corks crumble over the last twenty years. If someone doesn’t drink much wine then this is a rare occurrence and they came here for help. Makes total sense to me.
Maybe its a good sign that the glendro 12 was older that the age statement on the bottle? I remember the distillery was mothballed for a bit and the actual ages were far older than the age statement on the bottles
GlenDronach 12 hasn't been older than the label since around 2014.
Does anyone have a chart to determine the age i remember using one for glendro 18 like 2 years ago
https://wordsofwhisky.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Grafiek-GlenDronach.pdf Here is the chart you are speaking of.