Why is the choice of closure so important?
The stopper is the last barrier between the spirit and the outside world. Its role is threefold:
✅ Ensure perfect sealing, even after several openings.
✅ Protect organoleptic qualities and prevent unwanted exchanges with air.
✅ Contribute to the consumer’s sensory and visual experience.
Depending on the type of alcohol, storage duration, and distribution channels, the requirements vary greatly. It is therefore essential to choose a suitable closure.
Closure specifics by spirit type
Rum and clear spirits
White rum, brandy, or gin requires closures that preserve aromatic purity.
Micro-agglomerated cork is particularly suitable, as it respects the colour and clarity of the liquid while providing an effective barrier against evaporation.
🔹 Our Emilia® cork stoppers preserve the crystalline hue of clear spirits, thanks to the use of carefully selected cork.
Whiskies and aged spirits
For barrel-aged spirits, long-term cork stability is crucial. The cork stopper paired with a wooden top ensures both robustness and elegance.
🔹 The French wood used for our tops brings natural sophistication, in line with the premium positioning of artisanal whiskies.
Liqueurs and flavoured preparations
These products may contain essential oils or sugars that can affect certain materials.
Bio-sourced cork, disinfected by thermal shock and enhanced with our washing techniques, offers greater resistance and total neutrality.
Advantages of bio-sourced cork stoppers with wooden tops
• Traceability and purity: cork sourced from certified Portuguese forests, with strict quality monitoring.
• Customisation potential: choice of material, shape, laser marking, and top colour.
• Technical performance: each batch undergoes sealing and compatibility tests with various alcohols.
• Perceived value: a premium bartop signals quality and respect for the product.
Examples of recommended configurations
Here are some combinations most popular among our clients:
✅ Premium white rum
• Superior Cork 29×23 mm
• Natural wood top 36×15 mm
• Custom laser marking
✅ Aged craft whisky
• High-density natural cork
• Tinted wood top, matte finish
• Distillery logo engraving
✅ High-end gin
• Micro-agglomerated cork
• Light wood top, food-grade varnish
Choosing the right closure means prolonging the spirit’s essence and reinforcing its identity.
Contact our team today to collaborate on a solution that elevates your creations and discuss your tailor-made eco-friendly closure projects.
