All articles
Everything on The Upright Bottle, organised by topic.
Bar Carts & Cabinets
- Bar Cart vs Bar Cabinet: Choose by Risk and Space — Choose a bar cart when you need mobile, compact serving storage and can keep alcohol and glass inaccessible to children or pets.
- Best Small Bar Carts: Three Measured Picks — The IKEA RÅSKOG is the best small bar cart for most homes because its 13¾-by-17¾-inch footprint, three deep trays, four castors, and published 40-pound…
Glassware Storage
- Best Under-Cabinet Stemware Racks: Three Fits — The IKEA PÅLYCKE is the best removable under-shelf stemware rack for renters when a shelf is 16–20 millimetres thick and the glasses fit its 13-inch depth.
Bottle Care
- How Long Does Liquor Last After Opening? — There is no universal expiry period for opened liquor. Match the exact product to its maker's guidance and distinguish dates measured from bottling,…
- How to Store Brandy After Opening — Store opened brandy upright with its proper closure, protected from sunlight and heat, following the exact producer's directions.
- How to Store Liquor Bottles at Home Without Damage — Store distilled-spirit bottles upright, tightly closed, on a level shelf that safely supports the total load, away from direct sunlight, radiators, ovens,…
- Should Liquor Be Refrigerated After Opening? — Refrigerate a bottle when its label or producer requires it after opening; serving something cold is a separate decision.