Comment on why is my whisky evaporating?

9point6@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• SuperIce@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  The lead adds sweetness though

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  • lvxferre@mander.xyz ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Only if it’s lead acetate. You’d need vinegar or at least wine, not whisky.

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• cheese_greater@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Do people actually keep around lead crystal shit still?!

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  • Brkdncr@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Yes. Most crystal has lead, it’s just how it works. It’s fine if you’re not a child and you don’t store it in there for long periods.

    I have some and use the glasses regularly. The decanter is and finished in 1-2 days though.

    If it has a deep resounding ring you might want to avoid it.

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    • cheese_greater@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      And its not dangerous, like leaching into everything? How can you know its safe besides simply throwing it away?

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      • piecat@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Theres no safe level of lead, it accumulates in the body.

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      • Brkdncr@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        You can do your own research, but it takes time to leech. If you’re not storing in it for long periods it’s fine.

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• SadSadSatellite@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  No lead. It’s not great quality or antique, I just liked the shape.

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  • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    That means it’s a glass decanter, as crystal always has lead 😉

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    • SadSadSatellite@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      In the 1800s absolutely, but since the discontinuation of leaded products, significantly heavy glass with tin, aluminum, titanium or other metals added for strength and sheen has been deemed crystal, with the previous material being designated as leaded crystal.

      I’m an avid antique collector and have needed to know the difference for several years.

      If you reside in the EU or Britain however, disregard those statements, as they still have legal definitions of crystal on the books.

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      • spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        So it’s safe for my takeaway from this to be that I CAN get a modern crystal decanter? This conversation had me leaning away hard until your comment 😂

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      • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Well I learned something new today. Although, we have UKers in this household so the formal definitions from both the UK and EU are often stuck to. Don’t get me started on cheese…

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