Original article from Food & Wine
Our favorite picks preserve the quality of your EVOO and all other cooking oils in style.
Also called cruets, olive oil dispensers are a must-have kitchen item. These containers are a stylish alternative to a plastic bottle, equipped with pouring spouts that allow you to easily drizzle your favorite fat into a frying pan or Dutch oven or over a plate of grilled meats. The best olive oil dispensers can also be set on the dinner table to keep flavor within reach.
But the olive oil dispenser also serves a practical purpose. "When choosing a container to decant olive oil, selecting a container that offers the greatest protection from light, heat, and the air is essential," says Lisa Pollack, an olive oil specialist and education ambassador for Corto Olive Oil. Too much exposure to these elements can make your oil go rancid.