![]() Who it isn’t for: People who don’t want to spend more than $100 on a wine decanter. Who it’s for: People who want an automatic wine decanter. Material: Recycled glass | Capacity: 1300 ml | Accessories: None Still, it’s a great budget pick for beginners. At our hour mark, our tester told us that it was still very good, “but not noticeably better” than when it peaked at 30 minutes. After about 15 minutes in the decanter, our tester told us our wine was “more fruit-forward, but not very complex.” At 30 minutes, the taste improved, but the change overall was small, with our tester remarking that it tasted “like the same bottle of wine” prior to pouring into our decanter. The performance of this decanter, however, wasn’t as effective as the more expensive models we tested. It was also easy to pour than others, which can be attributed to its wide, slanted spout, and a lot easier to clean (this product is dishwasher safe). Our tester called this affordable wine decanter a “great value for the money” that “felt more expensive than it was.” The GoodGlassware Wine Decanter can hold more wine than some of the other pricier decanters we tested at 1300 ml. Who it isn’t for: People who want a wine decanter made from crystal. Who it’s for: Beginners who want a wine decanter that is extremely easy to use. ![]() ![]() Material: Crystal | Capacity: 1200 ml | Accessories: Drying stand, cleaning beads, breathing port, removable lid All in all, one of our testers was so pleased with this decanter that they ordered one for themselves after we completed our testing. Other accessories include a stainless steel lid that goes atop the breathing port, so you don’t have to keep the cork for storage, and stainless steel beads, which will help tremendously with cleaning around the iceberg punt. You can pour wine into this decanter the old fashioned way, or affix the wine bottle to the included breathing port and pour it directly into the decanter to avoid any spills or dripping. Our tester also found this decanter to be “fun to use” overall thanks to its unique punt, which is shaped like an iceberg, and the convenient pouring method. “It tastes like a more expensive bottle at 15 minutes, with the flavors being more pronounced.” And after 30 minutes of decanting, our tester was surprised that the wine’s taste got even better: “Much more complex, can even taste leather and floral notes.” “The original bottle is quite astringent-this decanter immediately brought out the fruity flavor and got rid of a noticeable amount of the astringency,” they said. Within just 15 minutes of pouring, our tester noticed a difference in the taste right away. This small wine decanter decanted our wine beautifully during testing. Who it isn’t for: People who want a wine decanter that is dishwasher safe. Also avoid light exposure and heat if possible, as well as humidity to prevent liquor deterioration.Who it’s for: People who want a wine decanter that offers a very easy pour. If you intend to keep your premium spirits on display and sip them over a matter of weeks or months, the seal on the decanter is key for storing it correctly. If you're lacking counter space or room on the bar cart but have plenty of cabinet space for storage, a smaller decanter might be more appropriate. If you are trying to store fewer whiskey bottles in your cabinet, several of these decanters will leave you with two to three ounces of whiskey at the bottom of your bottle so a larger capacity will be helpful. Not all decanters can fit an entire bottle of whiskey. ![]() You can spot an antique decanter by judging the weight (heavier than glass) and looking for a seam (antiques are seamless). Most whiskey decanters come in a square shape, which shows off the color of the liquor as well as offering a symmetrical shape that's easy to handle and pour. Choosing a design mainly comes down to aesthetics, as all well-made whiskey decanters will aid in oxidation. Most whiskey decanters have a standard shape akin to a squat liquor bottle, though some on this list include diamond- and globe-shaped styles. We selected the Crate & Barrel Hatch Decanter as our Best Overall pick because it offers a beautiful aesthetic at a great value, plus it has a barware expert's seal of approval. ![]() From well-made but affordable glass pieces to fine crystal decanters, the best whiskey decanters sell at many price points. ![]()
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