Various alcoholic drinks take a special place in the festive menu. You need to be able not only to correctly combine alcohol with each other, but also to know the rules, adhering to which, you can preserve the taste and aroma of drinks.
It is necessary
- - the presence of a cellar (or a dark, cool place);
- - observance of humidity;
- - maintaining a certain temperature;
- - availability of special racks or niches for storing bottles.
Instructions
Step 1
Such a delicious and expensive drink like cognac requires compliance with certain conditions during its storage. You need to control 4 parameters: the tightness of the bottle, its position, as well as the light and temperature. These parameters must be taken into account when storing all alcoholic beverages.
Step 2
It is best to store cognac in oak barrels, because in other conditions, its quality deteriorates, but if you cannot afford it, then it is better not to stock up on alcohol for future use, but periodically renew your stocks. Place the bottle of cognac in an upright position so that the drink does not come into contact with the cork, as cognac alcohol absorbs any odors very well.
Step 3
A bottle of cognac must be tightly closed so that air does not get inside. If you plan to store a bottle of cognac for several years, then it would be wise to fill the neck of the bottle with sealing wax.
Step 4
Store cognac at 5-15 ° C in a dark place. Be aware that open cognac can only be stored for about 2-3 months, since the air entering the bottle significantly changes the taste and aroma of the drink. Pour the unfinished cognac into a smaller bottle and seal it tightly.
Step 5
Store alcoholic beverages such as vodka or whiskey at a temperature of 5-25 ° C and an air humidity of no more than 85%. It is under these conditions that alcohol will not enter into chemical reactions with other substances and change its taste. Alcoholic drinks must be stored exclusively in glass containers (except for crystal), sealed, otherwise the drink will evaporate and become weaker and less strong. Never use plastic bottles, as alcohol can dissolve plastic and toxic substances that are harmful to health appear in the drink.
Step 6
Please note that alcoholic beverages are divided into 2 types: ordinary (without additives), the shelf life of which is not limited with proper storage, and special ones made on the basis of plant ingredients and flavors (apple, milk, prunes, etc.). Store special alcoholic beverages for no more than 6-12 months, as flavorings cause alcohol oxidation.
Step 7
Moonshine should be stored in ordinary glass jars and watch out for the sediment at the bottom of the bottle. If the drink becomes cloudy or a precipitate appears, then the container must be changed. Herbal moonshine is stored for no more than six months.
Step 8
When storing wine, keep a temperature of 10-15 ° C, because high temperature accelerates the aging process and deprives the drink of freshness and delicacy, while low temperature slows down these processes. Also, avoid temperature extremes that spoil the cork and allow air to enter the wine. Store white, rosé and sparkling wines closer to the floor, while red and semi-sweet wines can be stored higher.
Step 9
Observe the air humidity of 70-80% in the wine storage area, which will prevent the cork from drying out. It should be dark in the room, as bright light provokes aging of the drink. It is best to store wine in special cells or niches in the cellar.
Step 10
Keep the wine bottles completely calm by eliminating vibrations. To do this, make special spacers between the racks.
Step 11
Store bottles in a horizontal position so that the wine does not come into contact with the cork, which can spoil its taste. In this case, the main thing is that the cork does not lose its elasticity and does not let oxygen inside.
