Liquor pours are used to control the flow of liquor from the bottle. The portion control eliminates under or over pouring and spillage of liquor. This results in less alcohol waste and a reduction in customer complaints due to inaccurate mixtures of liquor. Consequently, the bar achieves better profits.
Liquor pours also allow bartenders to pour and mix alcohol at the same time. This eliminates the need for shot glasses and jiggers. Dust caps on liquor pours keep dust and other materials out of the bottle. The corks on liquor pours are designed to fit different sized bottles such as liter, quart, half gallon, over-sized and unusually long-necked bottles. The corks create a seal and make the liquor pour easy to remove from the bottle.
There are many different types of liquor pours. Some are disposable and are less expensive than most liquor pours. Three ball pours contain a third ball bearing which keeps liquor from getting into the air tube where it can dry up and clog. This could result in a short pour or a vapor lock. Other liquor pours contain a sanitary screen which keep insects, such as fruit flies, out. With all of the different types of liquor pours, you’re bound to find one that meets your bar needs.