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A tube, made of glass or metal, which is normally bent at a peculiar angle to enable easier access to barrels in a [[dunnage rack]]. The thief is used to extract a bit of [[Spirit|spirit]] from a [[Bottle|bottle]] or [[Oak_barrel|oak barrel]] for periodic tasting. It works much like a [[Pipette|pipette]], with the user holding a thumb over one end to prevent any liquid from leaving the thief. Also known as a Whiskey Thief or Wine Thief. | A tube, made of glass or metal, which is normally bent at a peculiar angle to enable easier access to barrels in a [[dunnage rack]]. The thief is used to extract a bit of [[Spirit|spirit]] from a [[Bottle|bottle]] or [[Oak_barrel|oak barrel]] for periodic tasting. It works much like a [[Pipette|pipette]], with the user holding a thumb over one end to prevent any liquid from leaving the thief. Also known as a Whiskey Thief or Wine Thief. | ||
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Revision as of 10:04, 15 September 2017
A tube, made of glass or metal, which is normally bent at a peculiar angle to enable easier access to barrels in a dunnage rack. The thief is used to extract a bit of spirit from a bottle or oak barrel for periodic tasting. It works much like a pipette, with the user holding a thumb over one end to prevent any liquid from leaving the thief. Also known as a Whiskey Thief or Wine Thief.
