reusing synthetic corks

[B1GDave]

Good idea if they're not too damaged? or is that a negative? I'm assuming that normal corks would be too damaged.
Thanks for the input

 

[WVMJ]

no

Good idea if they're not too damaged? or is that a negative? I'm assuming that normal corks would be too damaged.
Thanks for the input

 

[Hello]

I second that, no. You have damaged them with the corkscrew. No way I'd try to reuse them.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Reusing corks is a very bad idea. Firstly it's damaged, secondly it's been contaminated at a microscopic level both inside & out. ALWAYS use new corks.
Regards, GF.

 

[broadbill]

nope, I don't even like to recork the bottle they came out of with them. If the corkscrew went through the other side (tends to happen with the short corks you find) and you store the bottle on its side in the fridge, it will leak out the hole from the corkscrew.