Bota Bag

Q: How to clean the inside of this Bota bag ?

I only put water in my bag. As such, a thorough rinsing with water is all I imagine it needs. Sadly though, both of my bags seem to have a very slow leak in them. I presume it’s from the stitching or some other manufacturing cause. They’ve never been punctured since I’ve owned them.

Q: Is this bag make with goatskin or something else?

Its not expensive enough for Goatskin. Latex inside, Imitation leather outside.

Q: What is the capacity of this bota bag?

The full capacity of the one shown is 1 liter. There is another one with a capacity of 2 liters. I have two of the 1 liter models and the most aggravating trait that they both share is that they both leak. This is not due to use or abuse; they came this way straight out of the womb.

Q: can you get the bag wet, to keep it cold?

tradtionally, yes. however, if the leather has dye, it will rub off. but tradtionally cured wineskins are made to be used this way. including a small amount of evaporation of H2O from the wine, itself. H2O molecules are HUGE compared to alcohol molecules so water can breathe out, but not alcohol. small bota for wine, larger for water. keep in mind that if the bota isn't lined with something impervious to liquids, nasty tanning chemicals from leather will muck up your drink and make you sick over time.