Jelinek Cork Group

Hi Jill, As a natural cork supplier I am sorry to hear you have had issues with your natural corks. I am not sure what your fellow distillers will recommend you do to take out the pieces of broken cork but here is my recommendation for you moving forward should you choose to keep using natural corks. Please make sure your supplier knows what spirit you intend to use the cork with. High levels of alcohol and sugar have an enormous impact on what quality of cork you use. Ensuring you use a natural cork and not an agglomerated cork is also important. When budget is of concern sometimes a lower quality of cork is used that is not suitable for the type of spirit used which is why you are getting breakage. This problem can be avoided by discussing in full with your supplier your needs. A white spirit such as Gin or Vodka needs to have a fully washed and sealed cork where as a spirit like Whiskey does not need the cork to be sealed. I hope I have helped? Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions. Fay Stallan Jelinek Cork Group 1-800-995-0995 Ext. 34 or fhs@jelinek.com

We are interested. We sell closures to the spirit and wine industry and really want to start spreading the word that natural cork is not going extinct. If you don't mind a supplier sharing your booth? Please contact me directly at fhs@jelinek.com

Hi Ben, Our company offer a full range of capsules. We are new to this forum so you may not have heard of us. Jelinek Cork Group has been in the cork industry since 1855. Many of our customers have asked us to provide a one stop shop for the stopper and capsule so please let me know the sizes and colours you are looking for. I would be happy to provide you with a no obligation quote. Our website: www.jelinek.com my email fhs@jelinek.com or phone 1-800-959-0995 Ext. 34

Hello, I'm really happy to have discovered this association and forum. Our company has specialized in cork stoppers for distillers since 1855. We work very closely with our clients to ensure every detail is covered. With our unique in house casting machine we are able to offer smaller runs to craft distillers as well as very competative prices on standard stoppers. If any of you have questions regarding the right quality of cork stopper or if you are having problems with "head space" please post your question. I am happy to help solve your problems and I promise not to try and sell you a cork! We just want to get involved. From top to bottom we can help with your bottling needs, shrink caps, glass, medallions, custom stoppers or standard stoppers. Let our team work with you to ensure your brand gets the attention it deserves. Call us today: 905-827-4666 Ext 34 or 1-800-959-0995 email: fhs@jelinek.com