Accidentally left uncapped

[Steep-n-Rocky]

Thought I would relate an experience this past month. We had family for a weekend and we (as we always do) sampled of my recent production for feedback, etc. About a week later I went to the shelf for a dram and found one of my earliest bourbons which had been left uncapped. Fearing the worst, I tried a sip and was surprised at how much the young, sharp feel had subsided. I guess this is an airing, just not on purpose. How long is too long for airing out?

Steep-n-Rocky

[LWTCS]

Some folks don't like to loose all of that sharp quality. Makes em feel they get more bang.
Some folks prefer more smooth.
Do it how ya like it.

[Steep-n-Rocky]

I have to say I like it. I might not like it with a rye whiskey but for the bourbon it is okay. I may try an experiment with one capped and one uncapped for 1 week and test it out on neighbors.

[shadylane]

I'm a fan of airing out shine.
On the shelf are several gallon jugs with cotton cloth stuck in the top of them
Looks like a shelf full of Molotov cocktails.

[HDNB]

I'm a fan of airing out shine.
On the shelf are several gallon jugs with cotton cloth stuck in the top of them
Looks like a shelf full of Molotov cocktails.

bin der. dun dat

[Truckinbutch]

Works that way for defense if ya made good shine , too .