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There are four kinds of people in the world - drinkers, non-drinkers, occasional drinkers, and bibulous (people who like to drink, without abusing, and are alcohol enthusiasts). The last kinds are the best if you want to learn A-Z about spirits. They know how every kind of alcohol is made, which country produces what kind, how to store them, how to drink, and everything else in between.
They don’t see alcohol as something you can either abuse or drink occasionally to get the buzz. Their outlook on spirits is quite different from the rest of the world. Much like gastronomes, bibulous dive deeper into the production, manufacturing, packaging, and serving of alcohol. If you aspire to be among them, here is your guide to storing different kinds of spirits at home.
Beer
Beer is usually stored in cool places, however, the temperature for lager (7°C to 13°C) and ales (13°C to 16°C) can vary. Light beer is advised to be stored away from any source of light, especially sunlight else they can smell foul. The best way to beer blends is to keep the bottles upright so that the content does not come in contact with the cap and oxidation can be prevented. Beers are not supposed to be aged in your cupboard, therefore, check the expiry date before consumption.
Wine
Most people like to build a collection of wine. You must have observed people in English, French, Italian, and American films have a wine collection in their basement. The ideal temperature of the room should be between 7°C and 18°C. The most important aspect of storing wine is to keep it horizontally so that the cork can remain wet and prevent air from entering and oxidising the beverage. You should also keep the wine away from UV light and sunlight, and the humidity should be 60-70% in the room.
Champagne
Sparkling wines or champagne are stored at 7°C to 10°C but make sure the temperature does not fluctuate because it can hamper the flavour and bubbles. Much like wines, champagne bottles are also kept horizontally to keep the cork moist and prevent oxidation. If you keep it in the dark space of the room, you can avoid spoilage. Keep them with wine with a similar amount of humidity in the room.
Tequila
Tequila is among a few spirits that can be stored at a high temperature ranging from 13°C to 24°C. However, similar to all varieties, it should not be exposed to sunlight and temperature fluctuations. The tequila bottles need to be stored upright to maintain the quality of the cork and avoid leakage.
Vodka, Rum, Whisky
The process of storing vodka, rum, and whisky is similar. All of these spirits can be stored between 13°C and 24°C (always side with the lower temperature setting). Make sure that you do not keep them in a space near the kitchen or stove to avoid fluctuations in the temperature. Dark cabinets are ideal for this, and the bottles should be kept upright. These alcoholic beverages do not need humidity, cold and dark space is enough.
Cider
If you like cider, you can store these at a temperature range from 7°C to 13°C. These can be stored with beer in a cool, dry, and dark place. Much like other spirits, cider can also be destroyed if it comes in direct contact with sunlight. Keeping the bottles in the upright position will prevent the beverage from oxidation but instead of storing them, it is better to consume it fresh.
