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I first got into spirits, namely whisky, around ten years ago. I was attending the funeral of a family friend and in traditional Scottish fashion, I was offered a dram when I arrived at the wake. Not wanting to appear rude, I accepted and wandered off to a quiet corner of the room in order that I wouldn’t make a fool of myself when I attempted to drink the thing. water, I was rather surprised to experience instead of a liquid of soft, silky textures and subtle depths of flavour. Working my way through the glass I had something of a moment to myself, and when the tumbler was empty, I went straight to the bar to order another.

Here at The Bottle Club, we love good wine, and know how important it is to store and serve it correctly. If you want to enjoy your wine fully, it’s good to learn more about how to make the most of each bottle. Whether you need to know how to look after your wine, or how to serve it, we’ve got you covered. White wine needs to be kept cold to avoid oxidation and shouldn’t ever be kept in conditions above 24˚c. wine out of sunlight, . Fine wines are the exception to this rule and can last for years in a wine cellar. Port should be treated as a fine wine and will live happily in a wine cellar or cupboard until it’s ready to be enjoyed.

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