Decanters... pretentious?

[justgeton]

What's your thoughts?

I have a lovely little crystal one I bought for peanuts on an antique market. I've never used it but am tempted to, just for over Christmas

Is that a bit OTT?

Not at all! Some wines need to be decanted.

I love a decanter and I'm proper working class
I have a lovely, quirky vintage decanter for Jack Daniels, a traditional sherry decanter and a small, red decanter for port. They all have the appropriate glasses

Use it! What's the point in owning it if you never use it? I think it sounds lovely.

If you can't use it at Christmas, when can you?!

I don't have a decanter (although I'd use it if I did) but I have loads of pointless kitchen items. Why would I use one of my many many pretty teapots when I could just make a cup of tea in a mug? A bit of ceremony adds something lovely to food and drink that makes it more special. (Herein ends your daily load of old wank )

Took me a while to work out how you bought it "for peanuts" but are plnning to use it for wine It's been a long week!

@Abitlikeabiscuit

Took me a while to work out how you bought it "for peanuts" but are plnning to use it for wine It's been a long week!

Me too!

@Abitlikeabiscuit

Took me a while to work out how you bought it "for peanuts" but are plnning to use it for wine It's been a long week!

Although peanuts and wine, great combo!

@Abitlikeabiscuit

Took me a while to work out how you bought it "for peanuts" but are plnning to use it for wine It's been a long week!

Haha.. if I use it it will be for something stronger than wine.. you sound like you've earned a glass

Totally OTT but I love mine. Enjoy using yours.

I think that sounds lovely , its been so miserable of late i think we should do whatever we want to bring some cheer and a smile into our lives .

Absolutely OTT but fabulous. I have several in the drinks cupboard with the homemade spirits in.

Put peanuts in it, then it will look ironic and you will look cool.

DH has an extensive collection and several are always in use for whisky and port. One even has a piano board.

They live on top of the bar with his homebrew kegs (wine and beer) and his optics.

We probably sound like alcoholics now.

(Or just use it for port or whatever, it's not pretentious!)

@MrsEricBana

Put peanuts in it, then it will look ironic and you will look cool.

I was just thinking I should fill it with peanuts and post a pic.... 😂

Definitely!

Oh please do OP!

Beautiful! Do it!

I have 3 cut glass decanters gifted by my beloved (deceased) MIL

I don't "keep them for best". They are displayed with pride in my sitting room. One for sherry or port, one for brandy and one for wine.

I don't think it's 'pretentious' or posh, not that it actually matters. Why have/keep one if it isn't going to be used for the intended purpose after all! Go for it.

@Submariner

I don't have a decanter (although I'd use it if I did) but I have loads of pointless kitchen items. Why would I use one of my many many pretty teapots when I could just make a cup of tea in a mug? A bit of ceremony adds something lovely to food and drink that makes it more special. (Herein ends your daily load of old wank )

I agree. Hence my collection of cream jugs, sugar bowls, milk jugs, coffee pots, cake stands...

My DH was an officer in the armed forces so decanters always remind me of happily riotous mess dinners. Go for it!

googles piano board

@Aroundtheworldin80moves

DH has an extensive collection and several are always in use for whisky and port. One even has a piano board.

They live on top of the bar with his homebrew kegs (wine and beer) and his optics.

We probably sound like alcoholics now.

What is a piano board please? Have googled and none the wiser.

OP I'm loving the peanut decanter idea!