What Kind of Bottle?

[ZombieFoot]

hey guys I'm new and I was wandering what kind of bottles you guys like to keep your finished product in? I know it might not be the point of all this, but I kind of want to put my product in an eye catching bottle. suggestions welcome pictures as well.

something like this



or this but less flashy

[Samohon]

I usually temper my shine down to 40% - 45% from high proof. I store my whiskey/vodka, ect, in 1Gal demi-johns and decant when I need it.

Here's my WWII Ships decanter...

[LWTCS]

Recently my brother brought me a few cases of matching bottles. They are nondiscript,,,but nice to have a set of matching glass.
would love to have an attractive dedicated bar space for a nice decantor or two

[banter_king]

Man Samohon, i have seen that before but it looks just as pretty the second time. I personally am liking the clear white wine bottles. I know a few wineos so my supply is essentially and there seems to be only a few different designs so getting a bunch of similar ones doesn't take long.

[Bushman]

Depends on the bottle, I have been collecting them for a little over a year now and my wife says enough. I like dark bottles for my kahlua and clear bottles for my vodka and whiskey. I have one kind of bottle for my liqueurs, one shape for my scotch, one for the vodka, and one for the whiskey. It reminds me of the line "form follows function" in our case taste is everything but looks count for something!

[mash rookie]

Depends on the bottle, I have been collecting them for a little over a year now and my wife says enough. I like dark bottles for my kahlua and clear bottles for my vodka and whiskey. I have one kind of bottle for my liqueurs, one shape for my scotch, one for the vodka, and one for the whiskey. It reminds me of the line "form follows function" in our case taste is everything but looks count for something!

A chef will tell you that people taste with their eyes before the fork ever touches the plate.

[Bushman]

Depends on the bottle, I have been collecting them for a little over a year now and my wife says enough. I like dark bottles for my kahlua and clear bottles for my vodka and whiskey. I have one kind of bottle for my liqueurs, one shape for my scotch, one for the vodka, and one for the whiskey. It reminds me of the line "form follows function" in our case taste is everything but looks count for something!

A chef will tell you that people taste with their eyes before the fork ever touches the plate.

This is the art background in you and I come from a more linear perspective in my engineering background but I like your comment!

[DAD300]

If I'm going through a flea market I look for bottles and old decanter sets. We save pretty olive oil and wine bottles. I sometimes feel safer putting the high test in commercial 1/2 gallons with the original labels, like Maker's Mark 1/2 gallons, especially to transport (camouflage). Hard liqueur in a commercial liqueur bottle doesn't scream illicit still.

[LWTCS]

I sometimes feel safer putting the high test in commercial 1/2 gallons with the original labels, like Maker's Mark 1/2 gallons, especially to transport (camouflage). Hard liqueur in a commercial liqueur bottle doesn't scream illicit still.

Really good point for travel

[junkyard dawg]

I am always on the lookout for antique flasks. I love the old guaranteed flasks. Some I've found are quite old!

I'm pretty sure the old glass bottles help age your whiskey faster too!

[blind drunk]

I'm pretty sure the old glass bottles help age your whiskey faster too!

True, but only if you know the secret incantations and the certain dance steps

[banter_king]

i agree with the camo. i have been putting my clear in vodka bottles so i can leave it sitting on the counter with no worries.

[ZombieFoot]

dang so simple to throw it in a comercial bottle for camo and I didnt even think about that.
I love this place more and more every day, love all the knowledge I am absorbing.

[banter_king]

There are a few types that have the labels screen-printed on so you don't really have to worry about them looking old and worn out. Svedka is a good example and they have some larger bottles.

[blind drunk]

For camo, I mix my gallon jugs of hooch in with my gallon jugs of wine. I label them "barley wine" for the whiskey and "corn beer" for the bourbon. A casual glance would trick most, unless they were looking for something specific.

[The Baker]

There are a few types that have the labels screen-printed on so you don't really have to worry about them looking old and worn out. Svedka is a good example and they have some larger bottles.

Try some spray to protect the label.
Haven't tried it myself but others have, I think I have heard of them using clear laquer, or hairspray.....

[Monty671]

I have been collecting wine bottles.

Just like the idea of of an old fashioned style whiskey with a cork.
But the problem with collecting wine bottles is you end up with different colors, shapes and sizes. Most are either the 750 ml or 1500 ml bottles.

Also think it makes it special when given as a gift to friends an family.

[dakotasnake]

i have several 40-50 yr.old mason jars that have a slight blue tint i use. but yea for travel a whisky bottle with the original label is safest

[zaph1]

Are you really worried about camo? You can buy an increasing number of brands of moonshine in a mason jar at the liquor store. Ole Smoky, Midnight Moon, Georgia Moon, Old Timmy, Popcorn Sutton, even Jack Daniels all sell product bottled in mason jars. Five years ago a jar would probably have been a red flag, but today it just means you overpaid at the store.

What kind of liquor are you putting in the bottles? I buy them by the case at the LHBS. I like cobalt for brandy, clear or green for whiskey and rye, clear for vodka and rum. I think straight moonshine should probably stay in a jar. Jars are OK to drink from, but they don't pour well.

I recently asked about labels and Durace11 gave a couple good links:

I am a painters tape and sharpie guy when aging but for stuff that's going to be gifted I use an online label maker.
These are a couple of good ones:
http://www.beerlabelizer.com/
http://www.beerlabelcreator.com/

[Scrap dogg]

My preference is either wine bottles corked with t corks and finished off with shrink fit PVC capsules or Stollichnaya bottles.

[Mr.Brown]

Are you really worried about camo? You can buy an increasing number of brands of moonshine in a mason jar at the liquor store. Ole Smoky, Midnight Moon, Georgia Moon, Old Timmy, Popcorn Sutton, even Jack Daniels all sell product bottled in mason jars. Five years ago a jar would probably have been a red flag, but today it just means you overpaid at the store

Sounds good on paper, but i guess something about those bottled and thier labeling probably sets them apart. If the stuff in the bottles or jars is leagal and you are facing scrutiny, you will be able to prove yourself im sure. If it is not legal, why raise the red flag ? if the leo doesnt drink much hey probably doesnt know stuff is being sold in mason jars legaly.

I like clear wine bottles and usually go with the camo for transport.