When purchasing a luxury Deakin & Francis crystal decanter, you want to know how to look after it and keep it looking the best it can. This is why we have decided to outline some key tips and tricks on keeping your decanter in tip top shape, how best to use them and what is the best drinks to put within them.

How To Clean Your Decanter

The most important thing to remember when it comes to cleaning your crystal decanter is to avoid anything that may leave scratches. Remove any jewellery that could leave a mark. Stick to soft cloths and kitchen roll. Never place your decanter in a dishwater as the detergent used in these tablets can dull the glass. Whether you use your decanter for wine or whisky, it can sometimes be tricky to remove stains from these drinks. Mix rock salt with half a cup of white wine vinegar. If these stains are persisting try a mixture of warm water, baking soda and rock salt.

Drying Your Decanter

Remember to avoid anything that could leave a scratch. Kitchen roll is great as it can absorb the liquid and will not leave any tiny bits of tissue. To be able to reach all parts of the inside of your crystal glass decanter you can wrap the end of a wooden spoon with kitchen roll. For the best results after a wipe leave the kitchen roll inside the decanter over night to soak up all excess water.

How To Use Your Decanter

So, what exactly is a decanter and what is it used for? A decanter is a vessel used to hold liquid. They can be used for many different types of alcohol such as wine, whisky, vodka or gin to name a few. In the olden days, decanters were a way for high society to flaunt their wealth. Today a decanters main purpose is for aesthetics rather than a specific functional use. Certain types and shapes of decanters work better for certain spirits. For example, a wine decanter does not usually need a stopper as for red wine it allows the wine to breathe. A whisky decanter can have a stopper as this spirit does not need to breathe, baring this in mind, you can of course use a stopper for your wine decanter if you do not plan on serving all the wine contained in the decanter.

What Alcohol Goes Into A Decanter?

We are big whisky lovers here and like to fill our decanters with whisky. Another couple of favourites of our Deakin & Francis team are Gin and Port. It is known that using a decanter for Tequila can take an edge of this intense spirit. For red wine, using a decanter helps to accelerate the breathing process, which increases the natural fruit and oak flavours. It is said that certain shape decanters can be better for certain liquids, such as wine in a more rounded decanter or vodka and whisky in a decanter with thick walls and bottom. A decanters most important purpose is the aesthetics, so no matter what your tipple of choice is, picking the right decanter comes down to your personal style.

The Perfect Decanter

We offer a range of luxury decanters. From our grumpy gorilla decanter to our stag decanter, there is something for everyone. Our iconic jaw dropping skull has also been turned into a luxury decanter, whether you choose the high shine silver finish or the matte black skull decanter, show off your luxury barware in style. The perfect barware addition to your home or luxury Christmas gift for a loved one.

If you have any questions regarding your decanter or would like to learn more about our luxury crystal decanters, contact us at cufflinks@deakinandfrancis.co.uk.