In this Bar Cart Foundations episode, we talk about the history and science of cork and cork products.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

• The history of cork and how it's produce
• The four main types of bottle closures you'll encounter in wine and spirits today.
• A few tips on how to identify and avoid a common flaw called "cork taint" in your wine and spirits.
• Tips for opening corks (or rescuing broken corks) like a boss.