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1. storiesandsips.com › the-story-of-your-cork-stopperThe Story of Your Cork Stopper - Stories & Sips Whiskey Club

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   Aug 13, 2023 · Harvesting Cork: A Sustainable and Time-Honored Tradition. The harvesting of cork is a unique process that distinguishes it from other types of bottle stoppers. What makes it remarkable is that the cork oak tree can endure multiple harvests throughout its lifespan, which can be up to 200 years or more.

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3. whiskymag.com › articles › achieving-closureAchieving Closure - Whisky Magazine

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   Finally, cork planks are cut into strips from which individual cork stoppers are punched out, either manually or mechanically. A head (with the logo or branding of the malt whisky) is then attached to the cork. Corks arrive at bottling halls in Scotland within sealed, air-tight bags to maintain hygiene. Corks can be applied to bottles as part ...

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   Oct 31, 2014 · The downside is cost – glass stoppers are pricier than cork, synthetic or screw tops so they aren’t as widely used. Screw caps. The screw cap, also known as the Stelvin, has several advantages: No cork, so no cork taint; it’s easy to open; it’s cheaper than cork; and it prevents the wine from getting too much oxygen.

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   Where did cork stoppers come from?

   • Cork use can be traced all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, but as late as the mid-17th century, vintners in Europe stuffed oil-soaked rags or hemp wrapped around cones into bottles of wine to stop up wine bottles. That doesn’t sound all that appetizing, so luckily people started using cork stoppers.

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   What is a cork stopper?

   • Cork stoppers come in different grades, ranging from high-quality, dense cork (known as “natural cork”) to lower-grade and composite corks. Natural cork is favored for its ability to create an airtight seal, allowing whiskey to age gracefully while still allowing for controlled micro-oxygenation, which enhances the spirit’s complexity over time.

   The Story of Your Cork Stopper - Stories & Sips Whiskey Club

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   Should you use a cork or a stopper on a wine?

   • Aside from personal preference, however, no one closure is perfect for all wines. A good rule of thumb: Wines that require a good deal of aging will do best with a cork – it allows enough oxidation to age the wine properly. Wines that don’t require a lot of aging will be perfectly fine with a synthetic, screw-top or glass stopper.

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   Where did Cork come from?

   • Cork Cork use can be traced all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, but as late as the mid-17th century, vintners in Europe stuffed oil-soaked rags or hemp wrapped around cones into bottles of wine to stop up wine bottles.

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6. islaywhiskyacademy.scot › cork-or-screw-top-forCork or Screw Top for your Scotch? - Islay Whisky Academy

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   There are different types of cork stoppers made ~ quality ones hand cut from single pieces of bark, composite corks made from broken pieces of cork – like wooden floor boards compared to composite flooring. Here are two good visual article showing how cork is harvested and created. How cork is made Making Technical corks

7. www.thedrinksreport.com › news › 2015SPECIAL REPORT: Cork stoppers

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   Aug 3, 2015 · Only cork from the third harvest (another nine years later) has the degree of flexibility required to produce stoppers. This means waiting an average of 43 years after planting the trees. At least the average life-cycle of a tree is 220-250 years, enabling around 15-17 harvests that can be used to make stoppers, which is the most lucrative use ...

8. www.amorim.com › en › projectsAmorim Cork stoppers in prestige whiskies - Projects ...

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   Amorim Cork stoppers in prestige whiskies Corticeira Amorim was chosen to seal the oldest malt whisky in the world - the Mortlach 70 years old, by Gordon & MacPhail - and the most expensive, the Dalmore Trinitas 64 , whose price is around 118 thousand Euros per bottle.

9. www.reforestingscotland.org › wp-content › uploadsCork, nuts and resin: Portugal’s long view of non-wood forest ...

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   foraging of this harvest! Cork oak stands are an investment made for future generations, and protected in law since the 13th century. Management, pruning, thinning and harvesting are prescribed by legislation. A tree is expected to produce cork good enough for whole, natural cork stoppers by its third harvest, at 38 years old. One harvest