A:AnswerIndefinitely. Alcohol doesn't expire. However, if you won't be using it for an extended amount of time, the manual says to clean and purge it to keep it functioning like new
A:AnswerThey stated that it leaks because you have to clean the canister nozel weekly. If it conties to leak after cleaning, contact their support team directly.
A:AnswerThe glass size depend on how much of a drink you want. For regular, it's about 8oz but if you like more alcohol in your drink, then go with the 12oz size.
A:AnswerThe pods are mixed explicitly for use with the machine. Try going on Facebook. There is a Bartesian Pod Exchange group that buys/sells/trades pods.
A:AnswerI would say that if you're using your Bartesian on a regular basis and lean toward a particular drink and spirit to keep that bottle full and the other holders either empty or with 8 oz or less of spirits.
A:AnswerIt's designed to be used with the five liquors as mentioned. Those form the basis of most cocktails. Although you could feel with others, I'm not sure why you'd want to given their capsules or design for those five main liquors