StillSmart

Okay so i understand the basics of airing i think. I use 5ltr bottles/jugs and never put a lid on them, just cloth and rubber band, i do this in 95% for awhile and my 40%.

Question, is the neck to small to air properly or would it be better in a more open container with more surface area open to air.

Don't think it matters. I do find the warmth of the airing cupboard helps.

I think that common sense is the key here.
The smaller necked your vessel, then maybe the longer it will need.
Personally I never cover, and if a critter decides to die happy in a jar or bottle, I just filter it out. Shout at it, for the extra work, and throw it on the fire for instant cremation.
Airing 40% spirit is time consuming, I would not bother.
Ambient temps and airflow will have an effect at any percentage.
HTH.

Robert.

Wider is certainly better. I use kitchen roll or tea bag paper and an elastic band, but am full of admiration for those that cut out the centre of their jar lids and replaced it with muslin or whatever.

ps death to fruit flies.

There is a saying among distillers.
"Let the angels have their share"
Dont know about you guys but they
must be having a great party on
my roof.
Air mine for 3 or4 days at full
strength. It does help to mellow
the spirit taste (esp Rum).

Mine is airing from the day i distil it to the day i drink it but thought a larger surface area may be better, i cant be bothered with filtering.

I placed a pin on my roof, and 24 angels gather nightly to dance and have a bit of fun upon the head of it.
IMHO, for sure bigger surface area and long time airing will only improve your product,

Robert.

Once bottled, I generally set the lid on the bottle to keep the pesky little fruit fly gits out, but don't screw it on.

Before bottling I set teabag paper that I get for free over top of jars.

I love the jars with a hole cut out of centre of lid and muslin or whatever placed in, but I can't be assed.