Cork rot anyone?

I've had a few bottles where the cork seemed to stick to the bottle neck a little. I don't think this is something to worry about too much. The thing to watch out for is overly dry corks, which may eventually break. If that happens, just drive down to your local hardware and get a few replacements (my hardware even had liquor corks, just like the ones that come with the bottle).

Hi! I work at the SAQ, which are the government-own liquor stores in the province of Québec. I have come across a number of scotch bottles and other different spirits closed using short cork that were tainted by bad cork smell, something that usually happens to wine bottles. Considering the fact that most whisky bottles have a short cork for closure, I assume that it is inevitable to sometime stumble over a ''corked'' bottle, even if its rarely heard of. You should also be able to bring back the defective product at the store you bought it and ask for an exchange. For the current matter, I would recommend using a different cork (maybe from a finished bottle) to prevent an eventual spoilage of your precious beverage.

@Doug. I have about ten corks of assorted sizes from assorted single malts in a drawer in case of emergency. There should be one to fit any bottle should the need arise. Save your corks, you never know.

@rwbenjey @Orpale @BlueNote Thanks for your comments. I had been saving corks based on advice I read on these boards regarding breaking corks. I have dealt with the problem and, having caught it before the cork began to smell, I believe the threatened whisky to be secure.

I guess I will have to keep an eye on this bottle by occasionally checking its color and clarity, its aroma, and its taste. I just don't know if the sample will survive my testing process. Hmm... may have to get more and continue my efforts.