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Thin, long-neck liquor bottles work best with speed pourers.

Clean these more often or don't use them on bottles that frequently cause this issue.

Sugary liqueurs can clog up the pour spout.

Be sure to clean and sanitize speed pourers regularly.

To slow down the pour, use your finger to block the air hole on top of the pourer.

After a few times of doing this, you will know the rhythm to get a precise pour. Practice with an empty bottle filled with water and fill a shot glass while counting.

For most speed pourers, you can count to three or four to pour 1 1/2 ounces of liquid.

Hold the bottle by the neck or the main part of the bottle (whatever's most comfortable for that bottle design) to tip it at a 45-degree angle when pouring.

This way, you'll always know which way the hole is pointing.

Place the speed pourer in the bottle so that the pouring hole is facing the bottle's label.

The Cap-On brand works very well and is a good choice for home bars and top-shelf liquors.

No-Spout: When you want to leave a speed pourer and recap the bottle, this design is ideal.

It's the same style used on olive oil and vinegar bottles. Flip-Top: Common on the long spout and angled pourers, this design features a hinged lid that covers the spout when the bottle is upright.Screened: Perfect for outdoor use, these pourers include a screen near the spout tip that keeps debris and bugs out of liquor bottles.Measured pourers often use internal ball bearings to pour a 1 1/2-ounce or 2-ounce shot when the bottle is tipped, shutting off the flow automatically. Measured: This style is popularly used by bars to control pour costs.Angled or Tapered Short Spout: Very common as well, the shorter spouts have a tapered design that controls the flow of liquor.The spout is between two and three inches and angled to allow a smooth pour. Long Spout: Also called a free-flow pourer, this is the most popular style used in bars.