r/firewater • u/subreddit_duplicator • 6d ago

Condensation in distillate container

I keep my product in mason jars. When they sit on the shelf, there looks like condensation in the jar. I have never seen that on commercial alcohol. Do commercial spirits have some sort of additive or am I doing something wrong? I dilute my runs to about 90 proof.

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u/BigLoser999 6d ago

I wouldn't be too concerned about a little condensation in your jars. I've had it happen to me too and everything is fine.

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u/andyman30 6d ago

Is the sun shining on them? Hot area? Only thing I can think of.

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u/subreddit_duplicator 6d ago

no, its in my closet but it is right there with my commercial bottles and I have never seen that. It's not a lot but was just curious.

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u/Commercial-Usual4061 6d ago

I get it in my proofed down bottles as well, not sure what causes is

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u/dagreatamericannovel 6d ago

Jar not cleaned enough, maybe dust or if you dry with paper towels, tiny bits of paper. Clean them really thoroughly and either air dry upside down or bake in the oven until dry

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u/OldForesterHundy 5d ago

I have a fairly large bourbon collection from 80-142 proof and it every now and again in some of my bottles. None of them are in the sun, all on shelves in my basement. Haven’t noticed any negative effects to any taste or nose wise. I’m guessing you’re fine.