alan barrett Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Has anyone tried using plastic bottles for sloe gin?Only want to use a bottle with a larger top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Did you ever see spirits for sale in plastic? I believe the alcohol is high enough to leach nasties out of the plastic. Only time i see strong alcohol in plastic is the palinka my Romanian mates give me in used pop bottles. I think that probably says enough in itself! Edited November 18, 2015 by 39TDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) hi alan P.E.T (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE) plastic bottles vary hugely in their constituents and how they are made. i used some years ago when making damson and sloe gin and vodka and without doubt they imparted a plastic hint into the finished product. however if you buy plastic food grade pet bottles these are highly suitable for your sloe gin etc. these are what the american market uses for bottling vodka, gin etc and basically most spirits. i use pet bottles for my elderflower champage they are both practical and cheap. here is a link to some, will give you an idea. i was i america i april and purchased several litres of vodka ad other spirits all in plastic pet bottles and this seems to be the way they have gone for spirits in 2 litre bottles. was there for a month and their was 10 of us so we got through a little bit. interestingly the co-opretive in 2009 started to bottle there own brand of spirit also in pet bottles. also vodka smirnoff minis and gordons gin come in pet bottles from minibars in the uk as a cheaper option for glass.here is a uk site that does them. http://www.justminiatures.co.uk/smirnoff-red-label-vodka-miniature-p-4542.html?cPath=902_2_12&zenid=7qg63v37bcaqc5tchsned8af26 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Brew-Litre-Plastic-Bottles/dp/B0036ALTHE atb 7diaw Edited November 18, 2015 by 7daysinaweek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Has anyone tried using plastic bottles for sloe gin?Only want to use a bottle with a larger top. Blimey, how big are your sloes? Edited November 18, 2015 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Did you ever see spirits for sale in plastic? I believe the alcohol is high enough to leach nasties out of the plastic. Only time i see strong alcohol in plastic is the palinka my Romanian mates give me in used pop bottles. I think that probably says enough in itself! Yes most duty free spirits come in plastic bottles BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barrett Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hi thanks for the replies I will look into the P.E.T option. I wanted a larger top to try and make some raspberry gin , and didn't want to crush them trying to get them in the bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hi thanks for the replies I will look into the P.E.T option. I wanted a larger top to try and make some raspberry gin , and didn't want to crush them trying to get them in the bottles. Use Kilner jars (other brands are available) and decant the liquid into bottles when it`s ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I use green sparkling water 2l bottles, never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Pickled egg/onion jars from your local chippy, they hold around a gallon and the opening of the lid is about 2-3 inches in diameter. Edited November 19, 2015 by r1steele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi thanks for the replies I will look into the P.E.T option. I wanted a larger top to try and make some raspberry gin , and didn't want to crush them trying to get them in the bottles. Blimey, I make raspberry gin, first thing I do is blitz the berries in a food blender, add to the gin and wait for the transference of all the juice. You are left with a white pulp that I then put through coffee filter papers in a funnel to get all the goodness out! You do not need to treat the berries nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Has anyone tried using plastic bottles for sloe gin?Only want to use a bottle with a larger top. Take a look at the "kilner" type jars from Wilcos (glass but cheap) Blimey, how big are your sloes? Maybe call them Victoria ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Maybe call them Victoria ? Streuth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I nipped into my local wine making shop to get demijohns to make sloe, raspberry and elderberry gins and they only had plastic ones. 2" screw lid with a hole for an air lock or you can get a closed lid. They are fantastic. Need to buy another one shortly to make mulled gin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Need to buy another one shortly to make mulled gin. That sounds interesting. Any chance of the recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) That sounds interesting. Any chance of the recipe? It is a makey up and experimental recipe I'm afraid, just going to throw a few bags of mulling spices and some brown sugar into the gin and see how it works out. Mulling spices are typically cinnamon, star anise, cloves, sugar and ginger, maybe a touch of nutmeg or cardamon. Could top that up with a bit of orange peel I guess. The plan is to serve it with ginger ale as a mixer or just drink it as it is. if it is bobbins then I will just add in other things until it becomes good Next on the experimental agenda is a sour cherry gin. Edited November 20, 2015 by grrclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.