Tips for gradually drinking Xyauyu

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I finally talked myself into a bottle of the gold and I am excited to try it.

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    My question is this, can I enjoy this in small measures over days or even weeks without a drop off in quality? I have read that this can be done with Utopias, has anyone tried it with Xyauyu? I am hesitant to experiment with such a pricey bottle so thanks in advance for your insight and happy New year!
     
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  2. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    I’ve seen multiple bars sell it as a 1 oz pour (or thereabouts) from an open bottle. I would think that those bottles remained opened for a long time. Take that for what it’s worth.
     
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Much obliged, that's good enough for me.
     
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    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    It's only 16.9 ounces, 13.5% ABV, and appears to go for only $50. Granted, a bit pricey but I'd drink it in one sitting. If I ever get a KBBS, that sells for $100+ and I'll drink that in one sitting. It's beer, not Cognac.
     
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    From reviews and research, this is subjected to oxidative aging, making it almost as much sherry as beer. The flavors are apparently incredibly intense as a result. If I can enjoy something this decadent in small measures over an extended period of time that is my strong preference, only partially for economic reasons, though money is a factor. This bottle costs almost as much as 12 bamburanas, which I believe is a favorite of yours as well.
     
    #5 DIM, Jan 1, 2020
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  6. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    People do that with Utopias too. Utopias is $9/ounce, 28% ABV, un-carbonated, keeps for years at room temperature, and is hard to get, all of which lend to it being sold by the ounce.
     
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  7. tobelerone

    tobelerone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,220) Dec 1, 2010 New Jersey
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    Would love to hear your thoughts on this bottle whether you choose to enjoy over several days or weeks or months or all in one sitting. Have recently seen a few on shelves and would consider pulling the trigger.
     
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    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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  9. Sparty93

    Sparty93 Devotee (399) Aug 29, 2013 Michigan

    Had it at Open Baladin in Rome last year. They were pouring from open bottles.
     
    #9 Sparty93, Jan 2, 2020
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  10. vtcraft

    vtcraft Zealot (719) Apr 1, 2013 Vermont
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    Any chance you have a keg system with co2 or any of those cartridges? When I have a big bottle or growler I’m not going to finish I shoot some CO2 in to purge the oxygen and recap the bottle, works great to keep things fresh
     
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I do not have any of that. From other responses I don't expect to need them.

    Cheers!
     
    #11 DIM, Jan 2, 2020
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