decanters

Ornate pouring bottles

Decanters are glass vessels, typically with a stopper, used to hold wine or spirits after they've been transferred from their original bottles.

The practice of decanting serves two purposes: it separates wine from any sediment that has formed, and it allows the wine to breathe, releasing its aromas and softening its flavors.

Decanters range from simple and functional to ornate crystal pieces displayed as tableware.

The whiskey decanters on the sideboard had belonged to his grandfather.

spirits

whiskey

Oak-aged grain spirit

brandySpirit from fermented fruit
cognacGrape-based distilled spirit
scotchDecisively put an end to

bourbon · port · sherry · liquor · bar cart · cabinet · gentleman · nightcap · snifter · tumbler

glassware

crystal

Ordered-atom solid

lead-freeContaining no plumbum
stopperClosure for an opening
vesselReceptacle for contents

blown glass · Waterford · Baccarat · faceted · cut glass · etched · hand-blown · ornate · elegant · craftsmanship

wine

aerating

Introducing gas into

pouringFlowing in volume
cabernetDry red wine variety
sedimentParticles settling in liquid

vintage · sommelier · breathing · bouquet · tannins · uncorking · cellaring · oenophile · stemware · serving

decorative

antique

Old valued collectible

VictorianOf a prim era
GeorgianOf four kings' era
ornamentalFor beauty, not function

collectible · display · centerpiece · mantelpiece · sideboard · heirloom · estate · vintage · curio · showcase

decanters

whiskey

crystal

aerating

antique

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