Cork Count Result

Somewhat overdue, but we have the results of the annual cork count.

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The middle jar was the one to be guessed. the left hand one had 512 closures (272 corks/240 stelvins) and the right hand one 496 closures (388 corks and 108 stelvins).

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And despite appearances, the numbers were up. 517 closures made up of 122 corks and 395 stelvins.

The closest guesser online was Andrew W at 524.

Can we make 550 this year or will the recession bite?